Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

Chris and 1089 gang - WAY TO GO!!! A very deserving Chairman's Award. Your team inspires all of us! Best of luck in Atlanta!

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Thank you to all our friends! We wouldn't be where we are without all of your help and support!

A HUGE thank you for 25, for once again going above and beyond for us. You have proved time and again that FIRST doesn't just build friendships, it builds family.

To 1403 - I am so proud of your team too! For all the hard work you put in, through all the frustrations on the field with your bot this weekend, you did a GREAT job! I can't wait to see where you go and what you do next!

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

The sound quality was admittedly AWFUL on Thursday, when we were testing "UStream". However, once we got the NASA Windows Media Server access (Late Thursday night), we pumped it out at "CD Quality." Any problems from then on were from the production company where the feed came from.

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Thanks man, little nerve wracking, but it all worked out in the end.

Thanks everyone who offered their congratulations and well wishes.


As far as the event goes, it was far from perfect, but we did the best we could with what we had.

Field resets were smooth, and our systems picked up as we went. Teams were very understanding (thank you for that), and the volunteers were awesome.


Congrats to 2753, by far one of my favorite bots at the competition.

#1 Seed, undefeated and a regional victory on your first time out? What are you guys planning for an encore?

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

Every year Woodie tells us "people really like succeeding in a really tough challenge". For our team this has been "the year from Hell" and we had nothing but trouble with the control system since we opened the box back in December. Some may have seen us scrambling to finish the final touches in the pits during the long delay on Thursday and we still have a few bugs to work out.

But the competition was truly the watershed event that released much of that pent up frustration. We watched hard hitting action and rapid decision making and that truly is what FIRST should be about. And today I wake up with some degree of pride and satisfaction.

Over the years I have always said that if you build the team the winning robots will follow. At NJ yesterday I was privileged to see the evolution of 3 great teams. 2753, already FTC champs, reminded me of all of the thrill of the first win and the excitement of doing great at something new. I think "that was us 10 years ago". They get it and we need more of it.
1923 simply changed. They went from a loosely knit bunch of kids who didn't even get organized for a community fair a few years ago to a real team that put in the hours, did all the weekends of work and practice and listened to their stellar mentor Wayne Penn to now experience the success they sought for so long. Just imagine where you can go from here?
1089, a team from out of my own household, FINALLY got the recognition they truly desired. I've watched them go through just about everything wrong that can happen to a team. Cobbled together might describe their organization at times in the past but they set goals and worked towards them. Goals not to "win the Chairmans award" but goals to develop a working team structure, to educate the younger kids, to include the town of Hightstown. And they do it for the right reasons. 1089 does more with less and they do it well.

Yesterday ended our string of first place wins at NJ with our friends the Cybersonics. I hope they feel as I do in appreciating the winners that succeeded us and I hope they came away from the event with some sort of pride and satisfaction that they too survived the season from Hell. Florida will only be fun for both our teams!! Look out guys ; )

Tomorrow the letter writing begins. A lot of "issues" need to be fixed from this year. But maybe FIRST is worth it and maybe they we can grow with us.


TTYL

WC :cool:

and below- a little fun from 25 about our build season
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NonsIR6qKWY

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

I just wanted to extend our congratulations to all of the great teams at the NJ Regional.
The NJ Regional is a traditional day of scouting for us, but it is more than that. It is also a place where we can bring our new rookies and show them what great teams look like and what great teams do at competition.

Teams like 103, 25, 1218, 1403, 1923, 1089, 826, 1676, 484 (and the list goes on...) inspire everyone that attends the regional.

Gracious, smart and tough competitors.

Good luck to all of you on the road to Atlanta!

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Thanks for the kind words Libby but your team and every other team has to go through a tough period to get to the good. I am so glad you did. It has been an amazing journey so far and I am really happy for 1923, 2753 and 2344. You are the teams who could use the regional wins to cause greater good. I am happy to see a mentor like Wayne Penn could take the time and effort to help you guys get so far.

612 and 834 - You guys were excellent. You exhibited excellent standards and it was a honor working with you guys. Do not let the control system issues let you think any less of your driving skills or your robot.

1089 - Having known you for so long, I can honestly say you guys truly deserved the Chairmans Award. For years, you went without any single piece of recognition or awards from FIRST and yet you continued to do what is right for FIRST and society and for the right reasons. I am honored and proud to be associated with you guys for so many years. This is only the beginning for great accomplishments.

As Mr. C said it, a year from hell it is. But maybe there is hope...

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

Not to derail this thread in any way, Bharat, but what you guys need to do is to take a wee break from the stress by fixin' yourselves some good ole evil sundaes. I will be most happy to come out and help make them for you. I could bring some secret Texas ingredients with me. mmm

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I didn't get the whole EWCP thing being team spirit but you should be proud none the less. I heard EWCP mentioned at least three times when we were on the field if not more. Regardless Stogi, We need to stop playing each other in so early in the finals. Those matches were far to exciting.

Dude, I don't think ownage like that is legal in the state of Pennsylvania. :p

And on another note, now that I've collected my thoughts and gotten some sleep, I'd like to thank my team (816). I'm so proud of you guys. People really stepped up for what was right when everything went downhill Friday and I was stunned. You guys are some of the best friends I've ever had and I couldn't have made it out to those Saturday matches without you guys. Thanks. :D

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I would like to thank team 102 for helping us on Thursday finnish our robot. Thanks!

Great job to everyone who made it into the finals!

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Indeed they were. Sucked that in our first match 1807 had problems and then in the second match 1228 was disabled on your alliance. That last match was epic though. Sorry we had to face each other. We'll play together in Philly though.

Forgot to mention it, but good luck to 75 and 303 in Chesapeake. I think 75 can pull off a regional win down there.

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

Hey!

I just wanna come in here for a sec to say major props to team 11. You guys were amazing alliance partners, and we all appreciate your help getting to the semis. The match reset thing was unfavorable, but we did our best.
Thanks to 1807 as well!

I know that our team has come a long way from last year, where we didn't go a single match without breaking down. At NJ we only had to make one minor repair the entire time.

Thanks to all the teams who participated, especially team 612, Chantilly robotics. Thanks for your help at DC and NJ. See you guys at VCU!

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Thank you very much...we were looking forward to that Chairman's victory and almost thought we had it , until the MC started listing out all the other things you guys have done. You guys deserved it! Not to mention it was extremely fun, cheering against you down in the Mascot Pit (RED/BLUE ALLIANCE)!!!

To 2753, 1923, 2344: all i can say is I called it. The first practice match with 2344, I was amazed at the Pilot skill and at the design. 1923's robot amazed me when we went over to 103's field for a test run. 2753, what a rookie team. You are all about what NJ is. (A side note: Let it be known, I totally called a victory if 2753 and 1923 were allied)

To all the other teams, who won or didnt win awards, amazing job at one of the first regional. I'm so glad I joined FIRST, and had the opportunity to attend Jersey!!!

Good luck and see you all another time!!
Sravan

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

Well congrats to Overdrive and Team Mercury you would figure 1089 would win the year i decided to skip the NJ regional haha

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yeah i was down there... it was so awesome with all those crazy chants and stuff... random question... did you paint your hair green or yellow? cuz if you did, i saw you... but overall good time in the DRP/ Mascot Pit

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Wow, I just realized that I never properly thanked our alliance captain and our alliance parter 1807.

422 you guys were great. We were disheartened during qualifying matches at our record of 2-5-0 but you guys did your scouting and we really appreciate it.

1807 what can I say, you guys were a complete steal! We were so excited and happy to be able to pick you. I remember your 2007 year and I think you're back at that level of competitiveness. I was extremely impressed. We definitely look forward to working with you this season and good luck at NYC! I know you can win that regional. Just go out there and do it.

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There were a lot of teams that came out of the woodwork, thankfully, like team 11, but it seemed that scouting was unfortunately really poor at this regional, and a lot of GOOD teams got left behind, and some AMAZING teams were picked VERY late in the rotation. I think that we're going to try to request to hold a scouting workshop at the next kickoff event to try to help new (and even experienced) teams develop a simple scouting system to help them at both alliance selection AND during qualification matches.

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Case in point:75

How the HECK did they get left behind that far???

Mr. G if you'd like any help with that please let me know.

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I know this is a little off topic. But does anyone have video of Saturday afternoon? There's a certain part of the day that i'd like to get ahold of ;-)

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

George,

Remember, the regional was webcast. :) Will that do?

Robin

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

Yea my team (team 1228) was really surprised that no one grabbed them in the first round of picking....regardless our last quarter finals match between team 11, 1807, 422 was really EPIC

also i would like to say that 816 and 75 were fun to work with because the 2 matches we played with them were all out insane

it was a pleasure to be in this regional and we made so many new friends

thanks to all:)

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

Congratulations again to everyone this weekend!

1089 is hosting an outdoor Laser Tag battle this SATURDAY, March 7th, and we'd like all of you to come!

ALL proceeds go to a local family who's son is battling Leukemia.

More details can be found here:
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...d.php?p=830950

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

Ever wonder how many times different teams played at a certain Alliance Station during an event???
(Red 1, Red 2 & Red 3 or event the coveted Blue 1, Blue 2 & Blue 3?)
Now if you played in NJ this year, you can see that info here!

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2224?

I just used NJ as a test since I was actually there.
I have an actual use for this in some upcoming events.

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

Red always does better, blue is never fun. Especially when you go 2 rounds of playoffs on the red side and have to switch :rolleyes:.

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Yup....been there...done that...a few hours ago in NYC...switched to blue for the finals....the rest is history..lol

Re: 2009 New Jersey Regional
 

I will be putting another one of these whitepapers up for anyone interested in the Alliance Station positions teams played (and practiced on Thursday) for the NYC Regional this past weekend sometime tonight, or tomorrow.
Stay tuned!