Re: New Jersey Alliance Takes Annapolis By Storm
 

Haha I guess you liked that one :p Oh but it is so true!!! Jersey in a robot is totally awesome... every robot should have it haha.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

I'm proud of my alliance, Teams 869, 888, 2199, the number 8th seeded alliance overall, and didn't have anyone orginially seeded under 12th. We beat the number 1 alliance in the first round, then lost to them in the second match 54-32 because 888 went to far up our ramps, and bumped the wall, and fell back down. And then in heartbreaking format we lost in match 3 in a score of 32-30 because 2199 accidentally lined up wrong and over shot the end of the ramp, thus falling off. If they had made it we would've beaten then 60-32, unfortunately we did, and Overall alliance number 1 was about to win it all. Fast fact - we were the only team to beat 293 all competition, had the closest matches all playoffs with 293 + 75, and ended up jumping from 53rd to 4th.

I would like to thank 888 and 2199 on working so well, and doing so wonderfully with us, and congratulate Spike and his teammates on their victory, and all the other winners of the day.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

The Chesapeake Regional was an exciting robotics competition and overall fun experience as a volunteer. I am definitely going to return next year and help out again because of all the cool people that I met.

Thanks to

“Momma” Troy and all the other team queuing volunteers that help with directing teams to the field. It was great working with all of you.

The Pit Divas for helping us get the teams out there on time.

To teams 1629 and 75 and all the other teams that were willing to help Team 204 out. Thanks tremulously.

I would like to mention a big shout out to Team 836, the RoboBees and Team 1629,GaCo for letting us join your alliance in the elimination rounds. If it wasn’t for electrical issues with the robots, who knows how far we would have come out in the elimination rounds. Both of our alliance partners were simply amazing on and off the field. Thanks again for letting us join your alliance.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

Team 768 thanks Susan Sloan and the Regional Committee (you all know who you are :D ) for hosting a wonderful regional. Despite the bad weather and so many people falling ill, you managed to pull off a great event. I hope all the teams had as much fun as we did.

Our team had so much fun meeting new friends, greeting old friends, playing with everyone and we were thrilled to get into semi-final play. Congrats to teams 293, 75, and 203 for your super win. Kudos to our Baltimore friends for their awesome achievements, we are so proud of everyone. We look forward to seeing everyone in Atlanta next month!

Robyn

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

Greetings from the Robo-Lions. We thought the robot was going to be OK but it proved to be a lot more sturdy and reliable than we knew.
Our drive team (Nick^2) were both Freshmen and just kept getting better as the competition wore on.:]

Even though many thought we made some strange picks for the 8th seed it turned out just fine. 888 has been our mentor this year and we were relying on their experience and their ability to score to get us through. And who could resist Powercord's big 2-robot porch. It deployed reliably every time and was a real threat.
Congratulations to 293, 75, and 203 on their victory. They were all well designed and well driven robots and deserved their success.

We'll be back next year, a little older, a little wiser, and "roaring" to go!!!
Hope to see everyone at Chessie next year.

--Mark (2199 mentor):)

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

To the three alliances that versed us, you guys put up a tough fight. As such, every team made the competition fun, exciting, and (in the end) nerve racking. Thank you Teams 293 and 203 for being a great alliance.

To those who attended our Team Social, it was fun meeting you all.

All in all, I hope everyone had as much fun as I did. And I look forward to Atlanta!

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

For all of the teams that praticapated, the dance off is now online. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lqKGa7WcHI Latter i will clean it up and make the credits, as well as finding the second half.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

First of all, congratulations to the "Jersey Alliance" who won (75, 293, 203), as well as to 1727 for winning the Chairman's award. Congrats as well to 1749 for making it to the finals in only their second year with FIRST. And to all BAA teams there, congratulations for doing such a great job.

As for us, Team 007, we had a rather difficult time. Despite not having scored a single point either Friday or Saturday, we still managed to end up in 29th out of 58 teams. We suffered moderate damage to our actuator as well as our drive system in consecutive matches, but somehow, we ended up being the 8th robot in the "Bullpen." Despite our troubles, the 12 members there, as well as our mentors, and those parents who decided to come and support us, all had a great time. This event will be a valuable experience to next year's team, and the years following.

As for me, personally, well, I'll save that for some other time. :þ

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

Everybody in the BAA had an awesome time we 1727 won the regional chairman's award as a second yr team and BAA had one regional finalist, and had 6 teams in the finals

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

I'll be honest. I was seriously praying for you guys to win. No offence to the winning alliance, you guys well deserved it. It was just the matter of time, when the winning alliance figure out one thing no one was good at, scoring top row. Even when i realized we were going against them for the finals, i said it to one of the student "We are no match for this alliance, unless we come up with a darn good strategy."

Imad

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

And surprisingly, the very first match featured 4 (four) BAA teams :D (and no, Ms. Jenny had nothing to do with it.)

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

To all the teams who competed congratulations on a great competition.

To the Naval Academy: Thanks for being our host and allowing us to play in your house!
To Mildred: Thanks for having me, and what a terrific regional
To Desiree: great job with the volunteers
To Jenny: congratulations on the success of the Maryland Teams as well as a great regional see you in Boston.
To Rob, Ron, Matt, Holly and the whole field team: Thanks for making Freddy, queuers and my job so easy.
Jeff and crew: What characters your are!!!!!!!
To the Pit Diva's: Well done, I had so much fun with you.
To my favorite Pit Princess: Thanks for getting us queuers the teams to the queuing area on time. You are the #1 Pit Announcer Princess!
To Freddy and the queuing team: Freddy from "Momma" Troy thank you, you made this alot of fun.......to the rest of the guys give yourselves a pat on the shoulder...............GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!
To all the other volunteers and anyone I may have missed, thank you!
To all of my kiddies "Momma" Troy thanks you and hopes to see you all soon - you guys are the best!

Good luck to all who are still competing at Regionals good luck......To those traveling to Atlanta..........hope to see you there.

A special note of thanks to Miss Daisy, team 341, thank you for allowing me to stay with your team. I had a lot of fun.....see you at Drexel!

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

We had a lot of media at the event this year. We will try to get links on the Chesapeake website within the next week.
The Washington Times got it mostly right!
http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20070...3745-6492r.htm

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

I disagree on one statement:

Even though you can "qualify" based on Engineering Inspiration Awards, Regional victories/finalists, Rookie awards, and Chairman's; you can go even if you don't "qualify". You just are not on the highest priority.

I would tell the people who wrote the article and Team HAVOC this:

Even though those slots are open for those winners, many winners and such already pre-register for the championship. Unless there's a dog and bone approach going on (get the bone of free championship for winning), there are always lots of spots available after regionals (because of this).

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

I am still in shock that we won the Chairman's award! This is technically my first year on the team(I was like a team little sister last year), and I had never imagined that we could have won. Now, our team can go to Atlanta(we were wait-listed previously).

In my opinion, the Chesapeake regional was much better than the Trenton regional. The teams seemed more friendly and close to one another, and everyone cheered for each other.

I'm also very proud that many teams from BAA (Baltimore Area Alliance) won numerous awards. The BAA seems to join teams closer together.

Congratulations to all of the teams in the finals, and to the Jersey alliance for winning the Chesapeake Regional!

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

i must say, though. this year, i had prepared alot wednesday night for the regional, and what i anticipated. then, thursday night, i prepared even more (getting about 3 hours sleep each night). every day of the competition was draining.

However, despite that, i enjoyed everything about the competition. the teams, the officials, the students, mentors, parents, everything. Oh, and the robots too. Can't forget the robots. Its true, though, that I didn't mention that the competition was stressful, because, although there were periods of stress, I was able to, thanks to a certain person who I don't think visits these forums, relax and calm down.

True, it's sad that all of our hard work didn't end up exactly how we planned, but this is a valuable learning experience, for all of us. We'll have a strong base of experienced members next year, and for the years to come. Even in the "off season" (for us at least), we'll continue to work on our team, and try to do better next year.

After all, life is what you do outside of FIRST. No wonder it's so short.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

Does anyone know if any videos of the regional have been posted? I would love to watch some of the finals again.

-Spikey

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

They were going to do a FIRSTcast episode. The FIRSTcast people may have videos of Chesapeake.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

Our team (1111) tried to get together with them at the local mall to try to socialize, maybe see a movie, and in general just make friends, but due to some problems with their robot, they were unable to come, from what I've gatehred. But hey, there's next year, and from what I've heard, they enjoyed it. And next year we'll do some extra planning ahead, just in case!

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

Oh you suburban people, ruinin our cities with your little "malls"! :D j/k

If I were in your shoes, I would definitely get into the habit of planning these sorts of things. Not just with the UK teams, but just in general with any team in particular. <Trying to convince 399 single-handedly to go to the South River's Improv show was kind of hard doing it all on Friday during the competition.>

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

They Start folded up in this position.

They Are actuated into this position.

Begin to open via motor in front.

And Eventually Fully opened

2 robots mounted 13 inches off the ground for a big bonus.


First 4 are from our final Seeding match with spike, and the one is our quarter finals match against spike.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

The United State Naval Academy would like to identify students from teams who have applied to the the USNA Summer Seminars in Annapolis this year.
Please email me only if you applied and also attended the Chesapeake Regional.
jbeatty@usfirst.org

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TOOsT7Spjlc

Day one, through the eyes of 1111. Major props to James/Shadow, our videographer.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

Sorry to bring bad news, but it onl took two regionals to get that to work! We helped 1975 design and build theres in three hours, but i was glad to see it work. Next time stop by our pits and our magic hands will make it work...good job, i never thoughti'd see it finished, but you guys proved me wrong!

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

http://www.chesapeakefirst.org/home.html

Photos starting to go up. Send more!
Channel 13 story is also up under "In the News."

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

WOAH! That's me in one of them.....The crazy guy in the green jacket and amber safety glasses. :þ



I'll see if I have any to put up there.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

But remember that 2199 didnt count because part of it was supported by the tube:mad:

Great match though:)

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

I'm compiling a list of Rookie Awards and the Highest Rookie Seed at Chesapeake was awarded to 2234 from Episcopal Academy. According to the team results on the FIRST Website section it looks like Team 2199 finished prelims with a higher ranking. Does anyone have the reason that 2199 was not given the HRS?

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

2199 was not a true rookie. They were a part of a three school team that split into three teams.

Wetzel

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

My understanding is as follows:
As the number of FRC teams continues to grow, FIRST is developing criteria for what constitutes a rookie team. The criteria is described in the Team Handbook under “Rookie or Not?” A decision was made by FIRST HQ during the build season that Team 2199 did not meet the criteria as a rookie team. FIRST HQ therefore removed this team for consideration for rookie awards at the Chesapeake, including highest rookie seed.
That said this decision is not a reflection on any wrongdoing on the part of this team. Team 2199 has dealt with this entire issue with gracious professionalism, and I am proud to call them a Maryland team.

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

Thanks! Regardless as status as rookie or not, it looks like 2199 had a great time at Chesapeake! :yikes:

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

Hello,
The reason that we, Team 2199 Robo-Lion's, aren’t considered a rookie team is because we have 4 students that came from team 1464. 1464 is the team based out of nearby Career and Technology Center that has students in the National Project Lead the Way program.
Regardless, thank you for the complement RoboMom.
Naturally, we had tons of fun (and the crowd had fun with us)! We didn't dream of going to the quarterfinals leading our own alliance (and beating the #1 alliance with the only undefeated robot on it)! We "Racked and Roared"!

I would like to thank 888 and 869 for being great alliance partners!
I would like to thank 75, 203 and 293 for the great 3 rounds we had together!
I would like to thank everyone who cheered for us!
Finally I would like to thank everyone on the team, our mentors, our parents, and anyone and any team who supported us in any way!

Thanks, Aaron Carteaux

Re: 2007 Chesapeake Regional - Discussion
 

Is there any video of alliance selections? Thank You