Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional
 

Team 1975 is an all girls team. I had the pleasure of meeting them and their sponsor in Boston last year.
The Brits will be back and bringing another rookie team. Three teams from the UK to sing "God Save the Queen" this year.
We are still working on the updated website and the update on hotels.

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That was definately my favorite regional last year, especially since Kilroy, Buzz, and the NASA Knights got the high score! Can't wait to go again! My Grandparents actually came to see it and were so overwhelmed by the commotion that they left :ahh: ! Well, what can you expect from a FIRST event? :p :rolleyes:

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional
 

Sent out to the registered teams-45 with 11 pending.

Greeting Mentors!
• You are receiving this email because you have registered for the FIRST Chesapeake Regional.
• Hotels: The Annapolis Conference and Visitors Bureau can serve as a clearinghouse for the teams seeking hotels. 1-888-302-2852 and ask for Joyce Baki or Andrew Heidt. Or email jbaki@visitannapolis.org or aheidt@visitannapolis.org They are contacting hotels in the area in preparation.
• The Chesapeake Regional Planning Committee is in the process of creating a new website and adding lots of content. There will be information on parking, documentation that will be needed for buses and teams entering the Naval Academy grounds, and information on services and attractions in the area. One tremendous perk at the Chesapeake Regional is that the Naval Academy allows teams to bring their own food and drinks into the pit area in Halsey Field House. www.chesapeakefirst.org
• Until the content on the website is up and running, I am happy to answer any questions you may have re: this event or planning your trip to this area. jbeatty@usfirst.org A few teams last year combined their trip to the Chesapeake Regional with a trip to Washington DC.
• Desiree Taminelli serves as Volunteer Coordinator for the Chesapeake Regional. Lots of volunteer positions open! http://www.chesapeakefirst.org/frc/volunteer.html
Go Teams!

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P.S.: Have you expanded (or will you) the number of teams registerring? It's stuck at 55, which seems low for a Chesapeake Regional. It should be more like 65 or 70. I know it would create a crammed situation in the pits==but hey...it'll be worth it! More people to help the rookies and a much more intense regional than it already is.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional
 

Steve,
FIRST holds back some slots for late registering rookies and will figure out how many extra teams can be accommodated. It will get mostly sorted out in the next 3 weeks. Last year there were 64 teams and it was pretty cosy in the pits.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional
 

Team #75 is now making our way down to the Chesapeake Regional. Hoping to have a good time there!

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Fun? You kidding me? It's an addiction! You guys are gonna love it!! Especially with the El Nino weather they're saying we're gonna have this winter/spring!

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:(
I'm not sure if I'm gonna be able to make it or not. I might have to go to Russia during the same week.....
w00t for another awesome reason to attend Chesapeake!!

Imad

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional
 

Team 2199 will be there as will 1464

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional
 

Who's pending for the Chesapeake Regional? There are supposedly 5 or more teams pending. Are these the teams that were pending before (204, 224, 405, 1676, 1895, 1975) or are there other hidden teams that I don't know about?

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This'll be my first year at the Chesapeake Regional. Looks like a lot of fun!

I registered to volunteer at the regional. Hoping to get a slot as a referee! A great way to start off my spring break.

See you all there!

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EDIT: I think I figured out the pending teams

204
224
405
1676
1731
1895
1975
2186

Based on 1676 and 1731 coming, this looks like a tough regional for anyone. It already has 75, 122, 175 (HOF), 341, 888 (Midwest winner), 1184, 1218 (Championship finalists a couple years ago),1629, and 1727 (second-best rookie in Championship; only to 1902) among others.

If this regional were moved to Week 4, maybe people would be talking about the Chesapeake regional. But because it just so happens to be pitted this year with Hartford (a lot tougher because of 25), New York (11 and 56). Detroit, Boilermaker, and Midwest.

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I never really think much about comparing one regional to another. I think they all have their own character. I just know that Chesapeake has always been one that we love. We always suggest Chesapeake to other teams. looks like another great crew this year.

Who else has been to Chesapeake ever year since 2003?

I know definitely 007 has. Anyone else?

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165, 1111, 836, 768, 888, 686, 1184 as a definite (All but 3 of the maryland teams around in 2003.

449 has only missed one (2005), while 53 and 1131 are either gone or in need of serious funds

611, 612, 614 definitely
122?
203?
224?

Many of the teams at Chesapeake in 2003 are no longer around....just to point out.