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I booked the team a room at the Super 8 and got the same confused response. But, they gave me the discounted rate anyways, so, it's all good.

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whoops, I broke it. i guess emails don't come in when the account isn't even set up. All should be working now for the volunteer email :)


sorry about that :]

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I noticed "Copioli heckler" was not on the list of volunteer options. I guess I'll have to do it freelance, although i was looking forward to a cool t-shirt for my efforts. ;)

JT

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A little birdie told me there may be something very interesting going on Saturday at IRI...hint...check out this site for the details.

Where can we see the teams who have already signed up?

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2 times a year.
Spring forward, and Fall back!

Trust me. I am a Clock after all. ;)

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I found three hotels less than 2 miles from the IRI.

Best Western Castleton...$72.00 a night. 2 people
Days Inn Indianapolis...$60.00 a night. 2 people
Super 8 Motel...$70.00 a night. 2 people

All these motels are on or just off 82nd street

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From Chris' above post:

HOTELS:

Hilton
8181 North Shadeland Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-849-6668
Rate: $96 / night
Must reserve before Thursday June 29.
Ask for Indiana Robotics Invitational Rate

Super 8 - Castleton
7202 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46256
317-841-8585
Rate: Single $49, Double $60, 2 room suite (5 people) $69.
Ask for Indiana Robotics Invitational Rate

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Where can we find the list of teams that have signed up? I'm anxious to find out who's going.

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The first listing will be posted next Monday (May 15).

If you cannot get thru on the volunteer email, PM me.

Yes, I will send an email to volunteers, but it may be a few days.

Right now Ryan and Tytus and Marian have come thru.
And if anyone could break the internet, I would put my money on Tytus....

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Team 1305 is registered and can't wait to go. Hopefully your robot wouldn't hit another hurricane/tornado.


Hafize

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Can’t wait! This is definitely is my favorite off-season event. From the looks of it, it’s going to be bigger than last year. All I can say is I cant wait! :cool:

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oh man oh man 67 is trying to get a group together!

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You guys better sign up quickly! We're running out of openings!!

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I sent in the registration info around 2:30 today.

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I know 930 is going, I sent the registration form in Monday night.

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Team 1726 from Arizona is planning on making the 1775 mile trip to play.

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I registered 1591 the other day.......our first time there!

cant wait to see everyone

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ANy tentative schedule out yet??

As in, not just what happens, but when or at least what day they happen??

What goes on Friday as opposed to Saturday?

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For IRI newbies like Elgin...

Thursday from 1:00-7:00 field setup & socializing

Thursday evening, various informal activities take place, ranging from pit setup groups gathering for dinner to band practice.

Some teams arrive Thursday night, and bring in their stuff

Friday morning (really early) a local television spot is usually made
Teams arrive Friday in the morning, set up their stuff, and start running practice matches

Before noon on Friday, Q matches begin

Q matches last until around 6 or 7, and then there is a meal

After the meal on Friday, a talent show will take place

After the talent show, the DS&K band will see what they can pull off this year

Saturday morning, there will be some consumption of donuts and drink

Saturday will continue, and end up much like a Saturday during a FIRST Regional

Also, there will be a 1 hour dodge ball competition (or an exhibition of special matches?? - we shall see) on Saturday

Essentially, Mr. Clock, it is a downright great time. Show up Thursday evening for the full effect. The above schedule is rough for a purpose... it will be set more accurately within a few weeks.

Andy B.

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Just a note, the IRI document and website say that teams cannot come in on Thursday night.

Just looking for a clarification or a final ruling on this for planning purposes.

It is nice to unload Thursday and save some time Friday morning, but if you don't want us in there, nothing we can do.

Ricky

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Ooops... I should not have said that, as I did not know that was the recent ruling.

Andy B.

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The IRI Plannign Commmittee will take this under serious advisement and issue a profound ruling on the conflicting controversy.

:)

(Andy, Libby - I guess we should talk more....)

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Somehow this did not end up in the posted version of the letter -

Filled Back-Pack for a 2nd Grade Student
Materials: Small Backpack, 1 pair scissors, 3 pocket folders, 1 box of 24 crayons, 3 glue sticks, 1 ruler with inches and centimeters, 1 package pencils, 2 large erasers, 2 black pens, 2 red pens, 2 packages loose leaf notebook paper, 1 school supply box, 1 package colored pencils, 1 package washable markers, 2 packages tissues, 3 spiral notebooks.


:)

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TEAM LIST AND INVOICES

We will publish a team listing Monday (not sure what time).

Also, we will post a generic invoice on the cyber blue website that has all of the payment information. You will just need to print it, fill in your team name and number, and create a total for the entry (fee + dinner). Please remember to send a copy of the invoice when you send payment - it helps us make sure the credit goes to the right team.

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Is there still room left to sign up? Half of our team can't read number so we thought that we couldn't come because of conflicting outreach events. But now we might be able to come.

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When is the team list going to show up? I'm really excited to see who will be battling it out at the best offseason competition.

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very very soon guys.

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The end of Monday the 15th is drawing very very near...

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Hey its Tuesday in Indiana, lets go guys!

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We are still confused with this daylight savings time thing -
do you add a day, or just an hour???


Seriously, we are finalizing the team list this morning and it will be posted today. Sorry for the delay but there are lots of teams interested and we are working to be very fair in the process.

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is there an invoice posted anywhere yet?

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Hey all, if you are flying in and/or out of Indianapolis Airport post here if you don't mind sharing a ride to/from IRI.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=47425

Post the time you will be flying into Indy, and the time you will be flying out as well.

Let's try to get some rides arranged so nobody has to ride alone. :ahh: lol

(It looks like a half hour from Airport to IRI event site).

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Is the team list on the CyberBlue website the finalized list???

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From my meandering experiences, the "Final list" isn't out until after the payment deadline.

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Wasn't that the 16th?

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The final list will be posted this weekend.

We are allowing some time for the wait-listed teams that were invited up to respond before we publish.

It is an awesome team list.....

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I'm suprised no one started a FF league for IRI

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oh I'm super excited... I'm now going to IRI
Friday, midday, I'm not riding home with my youth group from our missions trip in Chicago... instead I'm hopping on a bus and riding down! (still tenative, but most likely)
*excited*

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Yay! only a few more weeks!!! :D

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Well i wish i could go but my team isn't gonna be going :(
is someone willing to ship one SparX to IRI :D
how about my 229 buddies i am kinda on the way :rolleyes:

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Just a reminder to everyone - if you plan to have an act in the IRI Talent show, you must e-mail your name, team, talent, and contact information before tomorrow (July 1st). The e-mail is TALENT@indianaFIRST.org

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I wish 229 was bringing the robot Dylan. Alas, I am the only current 229'er to make the trip.

JT
229

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67 is staying at the Best Western Castleton Inn for IRI. Is anyone else?

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How are you getting there then Jay?
Possibley pick me up if driving??

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It's Friday night - weekend has started?

We're anxious to see if you processed the check for 1213. Our statement came today and the canceled check wasn't in the bunch.

Also, can hardly wait to see the final list. Hope it won't turn out like last year, when the final list didn't happen till the third or fourth iteration of the match list. Just in case, we'll make sure to have breakfast way early, rather than ducking out before our first match. ;) ;)

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you can ask alex, i think hes going

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Please keep travel arrangements between people to PM, IM or email.

Thanks.

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2006 IRI Team list is posted in a new thread.

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Best Western Castleton Inn:
.1 mile(s) from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Dave, are you reading this? :p

Edit: Best 300th post ever!

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Speaking of Dave...


Have you guys ever seen Dave, Woodie or Dean come to IRI? Boy this would be the one to come too if they haven't been before....



-

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*muwahahahahahahahaha*

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Dave has made the trip but we've yet to see Dean or Woodie come out to IRI.

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Thats not an actual Krispy Kreme store. That may be at a gas station or grocery store. The only Krispy Kreme store left in the city of Indianapolis is on the South Side, two miles from my house!!

You can't compare fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts from their retail store vs. some at a grocery store or gas station. Dave only eats the best!

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Ah, up here, the closest stores are in Troy and Allen Park. That's about 30 miles each from my house.
Anyway, off-topic.

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Ok, so I probably am just not seeing this, but you've posted that it will be in the "same location as last year", unfortunately we didn't go last year and don't know what that location is. Does anyone have access to that address? Thanks!

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Thanks for this, we need to put this location on the www.cyberblue234.com site.

Location:
Lawrence North High School
7802 Hague Road
Indianapolis, IN 46256

Lawrence North HS webpage

Google map location of LNHS

Hope that helps.

Andy B.

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Will there be lunch provided for a fee at the event this year?

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There is a dinner provided for attending teams on Friday night, but no free lunch (except for volunteers). Team 1024 runs a concession stand that provides food during the day.

Andy B.

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Kind've a technical question...

Where are the balls coming from? The red/blue balls from nationals, or brand new balls of all assortments right from Poof?

Thanks.

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We're buying a bunch of new balls from Poof. This "bunch" should be enough for the full event (120 if I recall what Chris said about a week ago).

Also, depending on how many of these new balls get tore up, our backup balls are from the host teams.

Andy

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From what I've found working at 3 competitions (1 field reset & 2 reffing), having 140 (not including spares) works best. That way, you can have the 6 robots fully load up the 60 balls while they're cuing without stealing balls from the field. This alone can shave off a minute or two from each match's setup time.

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Sorry if this has been said or already asked, I searched.

Can you tell us some of the things that will be included in the silent auction?

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We will get a thread going on the auction items, but a few if the items are:

2 tickets to the 2006 Nascar race at the Brickyard

A supersized FIRST shirt quilt

A signed game ball from the winning alliance at the Isreal Regional

T shirts from the winning alliance at the Isreal Regional

and a raffle for VEX kits

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Last night, my dad gave the official "okay" that I can go! YAY!

look for me in a 25 shirt! :D :D :D

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Matches are over for Friday, rankings problems are being worked on. Look for them soon.

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Rankings attached.

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So what is happening behind the scenes at IRI? Anything interesting happening.

Also was there some awesome plays or matches you have seen.

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The greatest match/alliance ever assembled on Friday. The blue alliance of Thunder chickens, WildStang, and team 70 The More Martians, against the red alliance Cyber Cards, Raider Robotix and 1000 I believe was the third team. That super blue alliance was the scariest thing in the world. They posted the second lowest score in the whole competition. You know 18 to 2 is just a dominating performance. WildStang made two shots while being superbly defended by 1529, 70 had a ball land on the outside of their shooter jamming it stuck but manged to push a ball in the corner, and those Thunder chickens fired absolutely no balls the entire match. It was worse when WildStang received a penalty. But man that was unimaginable.

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Just wanted to say great job to 71, Beatty, 1625, Winovation, and 910, Foley Freeze. You were an amazing alliance and together, took down what I thought to be the greatest alliance ever matched in 2006 with 25, 1114, and 33, not to mention a supurb effort against the reigning IRI and National Champions in 233 and 217.

It was an intense regional. I think I cheered harder in Beatty's semifinal and finals matches today than I ever have in even our own matches.

Oh, and it was great getting to go in for a match and get a reservation for the whooping we knew we would recieve by 25, 1114, and 33.

Great event, great times. Good job. Thanks to all of the teams who helped to organize the event.

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Our team had a great time at the IRI...we went in knowing that we'd have a hard time playing against 3 point shooters, but we did pretty well with our bot. We had played a few of the teams in the St. Louis Regionals and we noticed the improvement that some of the bots had since the last time we saw them.

The younger kids from our team really enjoyed the VEX layout - thanks to the team who thought to bring that layout with them.

I'm so glad we all stayed until the very end - the semi final matches were so intense. I've never seen so many balls flying at the same time - it was chaos! All the teams did a great job!

The whole event was awesome. Thanks to all the teams/parents/volunteers who put it together.

DeAnna
Team 1094
River City Robots

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We're glad our "take down" was so entertaining. It was a great set of matches and the winners did a great job.

WC :cool:

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Do you have the final rankings? If so, can you post?

Thanks,
DeAnna

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Beat me to it! But also, could you post the match list and such. I'd like to get my story straight as tell anyone who'll listen about Friends of 1213 at IRI '06.