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2007 New York City Regional
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Looks like we're gonna have an interesting regional this year. A couple of things add to this excitement. First, a move to a new venue (The Javits Center!!). We also got a couple of new teams attending, including another team from England, and we've got team 56 (Robbe Xtreme) registered, along with lots more teams pending (11, 422, and lots of others). So who's planning on coming? Feel free to discuss anything related to this regional in this thread, who's coming, who's going to win, and more, and more. |
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Yup, Team 11 is making our first appearance in New York!
It's going to be a different atmosphere for us. The past three years, we've gone south to Palmetto. We really love it down there; the people (and the weather!) are great, but for budget and travel reasons, we're going to the Big Apple this year. I don't know what took us so long, really. It's right around the corner. I'm looking forward to a great competition, and I especially like the new venue. I was at the Javitts Center for NextFest, and it's great, but I do wonder about spectators. (Are there any stands there?) |
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Apparently, we're going to be getting at least the amount of stands that there were at Riverbank (The previous venue.). But I hope that there will be more, because we're going to have about twice the number of teams attending.
Hopefully, they also decide to webcast the regional. ;) |
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Ok well here's my challenge to all teams in the NYC regional.
In the past the crowd excitement hasn't really been up to par with other regionals. And now with a bigger venue we need the excitment to be bigger than ever. If you guys do your part to make things intense, I'll do my part by entertaining you as co-MC. Deal? |
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YEA!! LET'S GET PUMPED!!!!
Come on guys, you got the friendly rivalry down pat, lets show it by cheering your voice away. |
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NYC is always fun, but I can't wait to see what a bigger venue brings to this event! Additionally, and I bet you didn't know there will be the first ever Science & Technology Career Fair! Which is ....awesome. So if you have a free minute at the event, you can talk to companies who are looking for employees to do exactly what you're interested in!
Still, it sort of weirds me out that the regional is Friday - Sunday this year. But, if that was the cost of getting the Javit's, then I'm all for it ! |
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Question for all. Does anyone know why the regional goes from Friday to Sunday?
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The deposite was made. The test run was successful (NEXTFEST). And the volunteer list is filling up... :] |
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I meant concrete as in why it is indeed Friday-Sunday. And you were the man I knew would answer. Was the reason that its Friday to Sunday just because of the Javits Center openings? |
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Wow, the Javits Center! Congratulations! I would LOVE for us (Team 20) to make it to the NYC regional this year. It has always held a soft spot in my heart.
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The Top 10 Reasons to Attend the New York City Regional!
1. FRC at the Javits Center Come join us for our first year in the Javits center. We’re making the NYC FRC event bigger and better than ever by moving to the city’s premier event location. Join over 60 teams competing in the NYC FRC competition! 2. New York City FIRST Science and Technology Career Fair Be part of the inaugural New York City FIRST Science and Technology Career Fair. Bring your resumé. Prepare for the opportunity to meet representatives from twenty of the New York City metro-regions major employers. Learn more about the ways in which science and technology are used in their enterprises. 3. New York City is #1 New York City is the World’s Best City (Travel + Leisure), the World’s Hottest City (Condé Nast Traveler), the Safest Large City in America (F.B.I. crime statistics), the Greenest Large City in the U.S. (Trust for Public Land), and the Best Sports City in North America (The Sporting News). (see the full list below!) http://www.nycnjfirst.org/nyc_10.html *** Message for teams attending the NYC Regional *** At registration Teams will be assigned a PIT station for your robot AND a Team Table a the Team Cafe setup in a separate area. Teams will be responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping of their pit and the table. These are your second home for three days. :) Due to the quantity of teams, some teams will need to share a table. |
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I have counted these reasons over and over and over again and all I come up with is 3 not 10. BTW math was not my better subject, I have 4 Math Regents failures to prove it =). Anyway see you and the rest of the Field Assembly Crew on Thursday Afternoon. |
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Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend :-D.
(I'll be on spring break, w00t!) |
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Top 10 Reasons to Come to the NYC FIRST Robotics Competition 1. FRC at the Javits Center. Come join us for our first year in the Javits center. We’re making the NYC FRC event bigger and better than ever by moving to the city’s premier event location. Join over 60 teams competing in the NYC FRC competition 2. New York City FIRST Science and Technology Career Fair. Be part of the inaugural New York City FIRST Science and Technology Career Fair. Bring your resume. Prepare for the opportunity to meet representatives from twenty of the New York City metro-regions major employers. Learn more about the ways in which science and technology are used in their enterprises. 3. New York City is #1. New York City is the World’s Best City (Travel + Leisure), the World’s Hottest City (Condé Nast Traveler), the Safest Large City in America (F.B.I. crime statistics), the Greenest Large City in the U.S. (Trust for Public Land), and the Best Sports City in North America (The Sporting News). 4. World Capital. New York City is the global leader in commerce and culture, the world's most intriguing and diverse city. A visit to New York is, quite simply, an unforgettable experience. 5. It’s Easy to Get Here & Great Value too. With three major airports serving the New York City area there are flights available to New York from every city in the USA and from anywhere in the World. With more than one million flights a year at competitive prices, plus a wide range of hotel choices, New York is excellent value and an outstanding experience - Costs fall well below those of other major cities and world capitals. 6. Choice of Hotels. New York City has more than 71,000 hotel rooms, so you’ll have your pick of location, price, and ambiance. Every destination says they've got something for everyone - New York really does! 7. One-of-a-kind Venues. From historic Broadway theaters to an aircraft carrier-turned-museum, from an Egyptian temple to a space-age model of the universe, New York City has very special places to visit and enjoy. And there’s a restaurant in the city to cater for every conceivable culinary requirement. 8. Outstanding Transportation Options. Getting to and around New York City is convenient, thanks to our three major airports, 13,000 taxis and limousines, 4,500 buses, 500 subway stations, and countless feeder roads. New York is a great place for walking as well! 9. 24-hour Service. The city that never sleeps - need a laptop fixed at 1am or munchies for 50 hungry kids? No problem! 10. Come Stay Awhile. Unparalleled opportunities for vacation and educational add-ons make a trip to New York City even more attractive. The FIRST teams from New York City would love to be your guide to this great city. Tony P. |
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:ahh: Nasa's site isn't down today is it? I tried looking up on FF & IE and even turned off my firewalls and I still aren't getting anything
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More great news from our New York City 2007 FIRST Robotics Competition Jacobs Javits venue!!!
Javits Wireless Internet Access Wireless access is currently available throughout the Javits Convention Center. The service can accommodate one computer per connection and can only be subscribed to on site from the computer that will be accessing the Internet. Pricing is as follows (prices are subject to change): 56K bandwidth: $4.95 per hour $29.95 per show day $69.95 per three show days 256K bandwidth: $650 per seven show days It is up to the customer to be familiar with using wireless services, as we do not offer technical support for connectivity issues. Basic Connection Steps: 1. Turn on your wireless ready computer (from your booth or anywhere within the Javits Center) and select the "Javits" wireless access point. 2. Open up your internet browser and the sign up page will appear. 3. Please provide all the correct credit card and address information, otherwise the system will decline the credit card transaction, and the user will get locked out of the wireless network for the same duration of time they were trying to sign up for. (We therefore suggest that customers attempt to buy a (1) hour package first, so that if the card declines for any reason the user will only be locked out for (1) hour.) Please be aware that VPN is not supported on our wireless network. We do not sell wireless cards or any other wireless accessories here on site. The Javits wireless system is used primarily by our attendees and exhibitors to check email and browse the Internet. If you are planning to utilize the wireless network for an important core function within your booth we recommend that you call us prior to the event to discuss why our wired high-speed Internet options might be a better fit for your company. Okay, it's not free, but if you need it, it's there! Good luck! See you all on Sunday! |
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TEAM 2070: Ridgefield Robotics - The P=I^2R. ates will be attending this competition. If you'd like to see our robot and our team check out our website at www.ridgefieldrobotics.com! We're really looking forward meeting all the other teams, especially the veterans we've heard so much about. Good luck to all the teams, especially the other rookies! If any of you need assistance during the competition, please don't hesitate to stop by our pit and ask, ok?
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just one more day people :eek:
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I'd like to go but my teams not going so oh well. Although it's not the same without the old Pit Announcer who retired in 2004. She was awesome.
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Yes she might be gone, but you have some equally qualified people on the floor this year. I hear the MC/Announcer combo for NYC will be amazing!
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Yea Wayne!!!! Yea Mike!! Yea George!! Don't disappoint me, guys! ;) |
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I'm going to attempt to be there on the sunday...
Chesapeake on saturday, NYC on sunday? Wow, I'm not gonna be sleeping much. ...but TWO regionals in ONE weekend?! I'm so excited, I won't even care. |
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Still can't get to NASA's site to see what Web casts they will be doing this year - oh well. Sleep what sleep, I'm not gonna see any sleep till the earliest Monday afternoon =(. Got to do the regional and go to work back to back =). Maybe I'll break my record for staying up 52 hours or more =). Anyway I'll be at the venue today to set things up if I get a chance I'll snap some pictures. Sarah are you going to NYC?
Wayne, George and Mike oh my this regional will be excellent. *Cries* I wonder what happen to Shaniqua, How could she leave NY and NJ =(. |
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yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay NYC regionals! i went there today for volunteer info (ill be there all 3 days cheering on 334 and all the other spectacular teams). man im gonna have no sleep...
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btw there were GIANT bleachers, i heard it can seat 2500 people but whos gonna sit anyway? too much excitement lol
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Here's to hoping the Javits center won't leak!
Those tarps covering the ceiling panels are always a bit disconcerting... |
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IN CASE OF SERIOUS FLOODING, GRAB A RINGER AND HANG ON!
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Well look at it this way. if the roof leaks, and the snow falls in, we'll have plenty of tubes for sledding!
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a sunday regional is the best thing ever...
because now, your gona have teh national FIRST attention focoused soley on your webcast don't disappoint guys, good luck to everyone (if we can do NYR on a Sunday, why not make nats 4 days) |
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The whole country watching OUR webcast? I don't know if we can handle it...oh wait, of course we can. We're going to rock the Javitz center, and show the US what east coast robotics is!
Anywho, I'm hoping its a good show, and that we won't have any problems getting to the arena this weekend. (The weather channel is predicting about a foot of snow for NW NJ from Friday morning-saturday morning) |
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wow its 5 already? lol. theres gonna be a mobile machine shop at the NYC regional (provided by NASA i believe). was it at the other regionals? kids aren't allowed on it though =/ only authorized personnel.
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i heard dean kamen might be stopping by on sunday
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An Important Message from the NYC Regional Director:
"We will be delaying the start of the New York City FIRST Competition for one hour, tomorrow, Saturday, March 17th. Pits will open at 9:00am. No one will be allowed in the pits until 9:00am Opening ceremony will begin at 10:00am. The entire day can be expected to run at least one hour later than originally scheduled. Please travel safely, Randy Schaeffer" |
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wow today was just crazy we popped about 6 tubes, i threw one on the rack :yikes: and then drifted down a mountain on the way home
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A big THANK YOU!!! to Teams 334, 375, 694 for playing NYC FRC Tour Guides to all the FLL teams and schools that visited the NYC Regional today.
I have received comments like "Amazing! I want to do this in High School too!" Your all have become FIRST Mentors! :) |
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Today was crazy! :ahh: :yikes: :)
Our rookie team #2070 was soo amazed when they saw the whole arena...It was pretty neat...Ah, the weather just made it quite difficult to get there and you know the usual. But, overall, meeting the teams, preparing for game, and fixing the robot was FUN! All I could say is ...GO ROBOTICS!!!:] |
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I had a blast today, and I can't wait to see all the robots running on the field tomorrow. |
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Woot Woot team1228 is in the house looking forward to seeing you guys there.:D
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how did the bronx team do, team 1155, our finalist partner in NJ?:D
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Any comments on the Team Cafe area?
The Pit area? The public Cafe area? And Job fair starts tomorrow! :yikes: |
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I think I'll be making my way up to The City tomorrow with my grandfather, it depends on the weather a bit I suppose, but as it stands now I have a good shot on getting there. I hope to see some great action at the Javits Center, its a great venue and my Grandfather not only helped build it, but he also helped set up the trade shows that came in all the time. I wonder what his thoughts would be on setting a regional up...Anyway I hope to see some great action from one of the fastest growing regionals.
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I came up to the city today with one of my friends so you can expect to see me rockin the orange and blue on saturday and sunday.
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After being at the Riverbank last year, wish I could be there to see what it's like at the larger venue this year. Just been on the NYC FIRST website and seen a few of the days matches from the archive linked there :)
I'm keeping an eye out. Naturally, I have to cheer on my old team too (come on 759!) A friend from across the pond, Jay |
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I am watching of course, while keeping an eye on the Six Nations Rugby too... technical fault I guess meant I missed the first 759 match of the day as the feed crashed though :(
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"There will be no flux capacitors available at the New York City regional"
This has to be one of the best quotes I've heard in a long time, great job staten island ;) |
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I have some pictures from the NYC Regional on setup day and let me tell you there is plenty of room all around. Everything is safely spaced from one another and you don't feel as if your crowded in anyway. There are "RUMORS" that in '08 there may be 2 fields with a bit more teams on register (hopefully if this years event ends successfully), possibly a FLL or FVC competition as well. As of right now we are using a "BRAND NEW" field straight out of NH which means we had little to no bugs in setting up the field and running our 1st. day of Qualifying Rounds.
Congrads to all the teams who won their well deserved and hard earned awards on the first day of competing and I hope to see an even better day of qualifying on sunday. The top score as of right now in NYC is 260, lets see if we can beat it in NYC Regional and all around the globe. |
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how come the webcst isn't working this morning
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mine was working but now it stopped I don't know what is going on
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Probably everyone who was at regionals yesterday is watching NYC today. That's what I'm doing got back from the UTC Regional last night and already the withdrawl has set in and then I realized I could get my fix from the NYC regional going on today. Here's hoping they can up capacity for finals.
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You're probably correct Justin.. I mean it is the first time they've had a competition on a Sunday... that I can recall of. Mine's been in and out since I started watching... 5 minutes on, 5 minutes off. I just wanna see some robot action :( Lol.
I hope everyone is enjoying their snowy Sunday in NYC :cool: Good luck teams!!! |
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What's up with the recorded cheering during alliance selection?
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Any sign of the NYC stream? Or did it finally succumb to all us crazy FIRSTers looking for a fix?
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Just picked it up.
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Does anybody have a list of the alliances?
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Alliance 1: 694 56 375 Alliance 8: 2203 2070 1684 |
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What is the link to the webcast? I tried the one on NASA's page, but all I get is a 404 error.
(I ask, because it seems as though some people are watching). |
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Alliance 1:
694 56 375 Alliance 2: 11 796 522 Alliance 3: 1302 2274 354 Alliance 4: 271 1807 369 Alliance 5: 637 1230 395 Alliance 6: 335 1211 1660 Alliance 7: 1340 640 1155 Alliance 8: 2203 2070 1684 Not sure if all the alliance numbers are correct :/ |
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go robo wizards!! :)
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looks like 56, 375, 694 took second to 1302, 354, 2274 (watched the SOAP video).
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I just got home, and my legs are about to fall off and my throat feels like sand paper, but I have to say that this was one of the best NYC regionals we've ever had. The excitement couldn't be matched, and some of the finishes to elims were insane!
Congrats to 1302 for taking home their second win in as many regionals, and 354 for finally breaking over the hump and taking the gold. And to 2274, They're a great ramp bot, and even though they're rookies, watch out for them in Atl! |
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Just got back from the NYC Regional as well, Thanks to George and Wayne for keeping the level of excitement way up there. Thanks to all the teams who came and participated and congradulations to all those who went home with some well earned awards. If anyone was watching on NASA's webcast you may have heard Dean emphasize on how much he would like to make the NYC Regional the biggest one in the country which means a good possibilty with the right Regional Sponsorship could buy us 2 fields and expand. The Javitts Center as I and many others have said is HUGE and can easily accomodate another 20 - 30 teams as well as another field setup.
BTW George you missed it - The A/V crew starting lowering the Lights and half way through the bank of lights it snapped in 2. The only thing holding together was the power cables to the lighting. Fortunately no one was hurt nevertheless a heart stopper. Looks like we ended just in time.:eek: |
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I just got back, and it was a REALLY fun event.
Congratulations to all teams that were there, y'all did great! Wayne, I'm still a little miffed at you for completely humiliating me on the field, but i think i'll get over it :p Wayne & George did an amazing job keeping everyone excited and focusing on the field, even if some of it WAS at my expense...:) Overall, a really great event to visit. Hopefully next year will be even bigger & better! |
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Congrats to GHouse, Sparta and Blazing Phoenix for winning the gold. Plague, Bound Brook and Stuypulse had an amazing run throughout the tournament, especially for such an enjoyable final match.
Brooklyn Tech lived up to their team name, winning Enginnering Inspiration 2265 The Fe Maidens won Rookie All Stars and finally WE WON CHAIRMANS!!!!! SEE YOU GUYS IN ATLANTA |
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Awesome regional from what I saw yesterday, the space the that Javit's center gives you gives you a lot of options to play with, and I know it's minor, but the match queuing space being so large was really nice, I wish every regional was set up the way it was. I like the idea of 2 fields and more teams, that could be a lot of fun. Oh did anyone get to stop by the MAKE table? They ran a pretty big article on their blog, Pretty cool stuff I had fun and the teams looked good.
For those who missed out: (this is what the venue looked like) ![]() |
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Also, Plague, you left your flag behind. Don't worry, its safe and currently in the back of our shop. PM me or Simon Strauss for retrieval info.
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congrats all teams on this years regional and 1155 SciBorgs definitely deserved that Chairman's Award!!!
we sure are happy with engineering inspiration, i heard our team president cried with happiness :p (darn i hope he doesn't see this post lol) |
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Congratulations to SciBorgs for winning the NYC Regional Chairman’s Award.
You guys earn it!! Best wishes at the Championship. |
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Congratulations to all the teams that participated! Thank you to all the volunteers! You all truly make the New York City Regional a wonderful event, and I'm glad to have been a part of it!
Congratulations to 2274, 1302, and 354 on a well-played 3 finals matches! Also congrats to 1089's New Jersey pit neighbors, 1155, on winning the Regional Chairman's Award! Can't wait for next year! |
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Sorry, but there was no team 1684... team 1884 was there, however.
Alliance 8: 2203 2070 1884 |
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http://www2.usfirst.org/2007comp/eve.../rankings.html
According to the FIRST website, the alliances were actually 375, 694 & 56 522, 11 & 759 (not 796) 2274, 354 & 1302 369, 271 & 1807 1230, 395 & 637 1660, 1211 & 355 (not 335) 1340, 1155 & 640 2203, 2070 & 1884 (not 1684) Just thought I'd mention it. Not far off though ;) |
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hey im from 1302
does anyone have clips from the elimination rounds and finals? my team's tryin to collect media stuff for our sponsors and people who weren't at the competition from our team thanks in advance :D |
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Here's video from the competition: http://www.soap.circuitrunners.com/2007/movies/ny/
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OMG, It's Libby Kamen!!! :cool: |
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;) (BTW- nice job with co-emcee) |
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thanks for the link!
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