2009 New Jersey Regional
 

So who's going to be making another trip to Trenton this upcoming season?

Of course, MORT will be at our home regional once again. Expect even more powerhouse teams this year.

Join us at what is always a highly competitive and lively competition. Don't forget about all that GP packed into the Sovereign Bank Arena!


So who's ready?:cool:

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Of course 1089 would be there! We wouldn't miss our home regional!

Looking forward to seeing everyone again. =)

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Count me in :o)... I just have to make sure everything is ok with work first...

I'm about to check the FIRST site to get an idea of when everything is going on.

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See you all there! :D

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Sadly I will have to miss my first NJ Regional since 2001 (back when it was the mid-atlantic regional). Unfortunately the boston regional was moved to week 2 which threw a big gigantic ugly wrench into our plans for the competition season and is causing me to miss good ol NJ, but I'm sure NJ can hold it down without me ;)

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1676 will surely be there - how could we miss it? I'm just not sure I can bring myself to think that far in advance...:eek:

Don

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Hmmm I am not sure if we are going to the New Jersey regional but I would sure love to go and have the same result as last year.

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team 2016 shall be there, see you all there!
:)

[Free HUGS!]

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We'll do our best Brandon;)

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Team Overdrive #2753 is signed up and ready.

Looking forwards to seeing everyone there. :D

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Team 1807 is registered for our 4th year at NJ, hopefully we will go to NYC again as well.

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well, it's official 816 will be back in trenton one more year!!!!!

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It's officially official. The MidKnight Inventors will be joining the party in the Sovereign Bank Arena once more.

What time is it? It's Knight time.

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2495 will be there as well, and possibly the phili regional depending on how much spare cash we have left.

Last year was great cant wait to do it again ^_^

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We're signed up for Philly and just waiting for the 2nd registration period to open up. =)

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Of course Extreme Heat will there ready to go in our fire pants!!
<3

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103 will be making an apperance at jersey again this year

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Is there a team social for NJ?

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If there isn't one currently planned I hope that one could hopefully BE planned. I'm willing to help out with planning if needed! (That was originally discussed between myself and members of the Team Leadership Assembly... but nothing really came of it)

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Awww did you miss us that much at your other regionals last year Stogi, you decided to go to the same ones as us. Hope we get to work with you guys this year. But Yeah I am always excited for Jersey. Sure it will be tons of fun this year.

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Of course bro..:cool:

Some teams to look out for this year...

2590- finalists their rookie year
2753- born from the World Championship FTC team 74. These guys will be good competition.

Teams to look out for as of 10/18/08 (According to team lists on TBA)

41- The Robo Warriors
75- RoboRaiders
293- Team S.P.I.K.E
555- Montclair Robotics :)
816- WesTech Anomaly :)
869- Power Cord 869
1089- Team Mercury
1218- Vulcan Robotics :)
1807- Redbird Robotics
2016- Mighty Monkey Wrenches MMY :)

Adding more once teams register for 2nd and 3rd regionals...

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Hey now- don't forget the re-invented 1923- The MidKnight Inventors.
Last year was a hard year for us (no sponsors, both our mentors left us) , but 2009 is looking pretty sweet for us so far.

Can't wait for this awesome regional!
C'mon, kickoff... get here faster! :)

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Lists on FIRST have been updated. We are full and this competition looks to be insanely good.

WOoT, the Canadians are coming!!

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As predicted my job kinda screwed me over but for the most part I'll def. be there on Fri and Sat... Still working on the logistics of Wed. setup and Thu. practice since now I'm working 4P-12A Fri/Sat off.

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It's kinda-sorta Official ... Congratulations to team 2753 for winning the Rookie All Star Award AND Rookie Inspiration Award at the 2009 NJ Regional!



-------They are the ONLY Rookies comming!---------Yes, Registration is now closed for NJ (0 open spots)---------

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lol
There's no doubt in my mind they would have won it even if there were 20 rookies coming. People need to get to know this team at NJ..they will be prominent in the future.

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FIRST reserves spots in events for rookies until registration closes on December 1st. For most events I believe they usually hold 10 spots. This would seem about right for NJ this year as last year's attendance was 63 teams and 53 are registered so far this year. If those spots are not taken by rookies by the time registration closes teams on the waiting list will be let in.

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Hopefully more rookies are on the wait list. As much as I'd love to see 2753 win those awards I'd rather have them earn them. Also, if there aren't any new rookie teams in NJ, then god help us....we need new teams.

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Well, I am not sure if the list on usfirst.org is updated, as the teams aren't in order, and everything says 2009, but it looks as if there will be some, if not all of the same teams going....
Does anyone know if any of the lists on the website correct?

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team 2487 is singed up for the new jersay regional. this is our second year in first robotics and the first time we will be attending two regionals

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Wow, that is interesting...

Guess we will have to wait and see.

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There are two ways that the lists work, if you don't already know.

1) (the new default) teams will be sorted by the ABC order of their location, rather than by team number (which is why you will see the team numbers out of order)

2) you can click the number heading to sort the list by team number, which is how most of us are used to seeing the lists. I think this is something FIRST added a year or two ago (I'm not sure why, though.)

Hopefully this helps out.

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Turns out the rookie issue is also at Philadelphia regional. Wonder how they resolve this if no other teams register even with reserved rookie spots..:confused:

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Wow, I wonder if there are not that many new teams around here.

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I've seent that a huge chunk of the rookies for 2009 are in the Minnesota... I was pretty sure that New Jersey and the surrounding area got more rookie teams this year though =/

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Oh, and the Highest Rookie Seed, too.

Not really. The venue has a capacity of around 65 teams - that's what I have seen there in the past few years - yet only 53 spaces or so were "available", just as already noted by Vikesrock.

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Can't wait to see ya guys there! It was fun last time. Well see how we'll do without our old drivers.

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Hmmm its almost time for the competition but not really you know. And I was just wondering how many people would be interested in me giving out hacky sacks. I always see people playing and I was like Hmmm getting my team out there and playing my favorite sport what could be better. So if someone could let me know if there is any interested teams that would be good.

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102 gave them out 2 years ago (i believe). We brought a certain number to Jersey because we wanted to save some for our other competitions. Needless to say, they were a HUGE hit and we had to bring some extras out of our Atlanta stash to please the FIRSTers haha. So they are definately a good idea :)

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Team 303 will be there of course! Looking forward to a strong field of competitors and hoping for the best :)

P.S. As for a NJ Regional Social event, let me get back to you guys on this, we held one a few years ago so we might be able to do it again, how many of you guys think your teams would go for it?

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Any teams competing that want some extra practice hit me up here.

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...threadid=71782

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Yeah come spend some time with Thefro and the Heavyweapon guy. It will be great fun.

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1672 will be in attendance.

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Team 296 will be coming down from Canada to compete. Should be a lot of fun

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The new and updated number of team at the NJ regional is 61

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Power Cord 869 is chalking up a trip to Trenton this year!

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It will be great to see our next-door neighbors 1672 there, and !Woo Hoo! another team from the great white north! Coming down for the warm weather I suppose.

It's gonna be a good one this year, you watch...

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sadly 381 cant compete this year


btw they opened a taco bell like one to two blocks from the arena

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Will you guys be back in shape for next year? Let us all know, I'm sure we can work something out to help your team.

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Hate to hear that you guys were pretty cool last year. Hope you are better for next year. But TACO BEL!?!?!. YESSSS.

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I agree. It's terrible you guys can't make it. Maybe we'll see you there next regional. :cool:











And yes. Everyone luuuuuvs Taco Bell.
Chaluuuuuupassss! FTW

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Team 1228 will be there, see you in Trenton!

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yeah that sucks... u guys won last year if i remember correctly... well i definitely hope you guys will be back next year!

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25 days what? Cant wait to see what everyone in Jersey puts out on the field. Always fun to watch.

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Ill bring this up tommorow and see what we can do. Gotta talk to the right people you know.

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Thanks for any help you can give us. As this is our first time, we are still working the kinks out. We were posted in the user announcements section of the portal, but didn't seem to get any interest. :) :) :)

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If any mentors want an escape from the craziness of the NJ Regional on Friday night, legendary singer & Vegas regular Tom Jones is performing kinda nearby in Asbury Park, NJ!
http://theasburyparkboardwalk.com/events/444

I am actually considering going to this show if I make it down to the NJ Regional this year, since I'll more than likely drive in Friday night & come down Saturday for the competition if I go! lol :yikes:

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Yeah dude I will be there for sure Elgin. You know if I dont find something better to do.

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For the purpose of scouting I think it'd be cool if teams posted up a picture and some basic specs in this thread. This is in no way mandatory or anything like that, it's just a nice thing to do to make everyone's scouting a bit easier. I'll have a pic up of our final bot in the next day or two.

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Really wish we could come this year. :(

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Team 219 will be there!

I am sooooo excited! It will be my first FIRST competition!

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Heh, former 219er here, good luck Warren Hills!

How are you guys doing this year? I competed in 2004. Is Casio still coaching?

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Only 11 days away. Cant wait to see everyone. Its gonna be fun. Except Stogi.

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612 is coming to New Jersey for the first time. How big are the pits there?

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They are ok sized. Just cant have to many people in there.

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Anyone know the exact spacing? Is it 10x10 or smaller?

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You're all gonna get a taste of Canada there this year.

Team 1006 will be there.

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Should definitely be at least 10x10. They are pretty good sized, but the layout gets hectic with the way it works. Aisles aren't all that wide, and there's a lot of people around.

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MORT is ready as we'll ever be. Just hope its good enough to finally take the NJ title home. Winning our home regional for the first time would be a huge moment of success. Our robot, I'll admit, is mediocre and will be bested by many bots in ball capacity. Our strategies and drivers on the other hand should fair well amongst the other teams.

Just 10 days and bam, Lunacy will begin. I have seen the game played a few times and it is surprisingly exciting. I am excited now to see the outcome.

Few specific teams I want to get to know better: 303, 103, 102, 25, 75, 41, 816, 1403, 2753, 1279, and 1089. To the first 6 listed, MORT has lost our ways in communicating with our fellow veteran teams in the past and have built up a detrimental reputation and team aura, we are determined to change that. The change began for our team over the course of this summer and build season but we want to see the change come to full fruition at Trenton in those precious 3 days and continue for the rest of our team's existence. Younger teams may not understand what I'm talking about but I'm certain the mentors and members of those 6 teams do. MORT will be willing and ready to work with teams at Trenton with a positive and cooperative attitude and I hope that we all can share a mutual respect for one another this year. I say unto you all, best of luck and I, and MORT, will see you there with a heart to win this regional for the first time ever. Good night and may you have a pleasant ship day.

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I think I can speak for 303 in saying you guys have been one of the most helpful teams towards us this build season and we are looking forward to seeing you guys at trenton. As always we will be going into trenton with our eyes on the prize and a strong will to win :)

As a vet team we know what you mean and we're excited for the future between the teams you've listed, all which have extreme talent and potential, good luck at trenton and may the best teams win!

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ZOMG A BEAR!!! I don't know just figured I would start it out the right way you know. I am pretty hype for Jersey this year. Wanna try to meet some new people. Make new friends. Play good matches. Win some matches. Win the regional. Keep making like three word sentences.

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I'm resting up for what should be an awesome time at NJ...just figured I'd give a couple pointers for all attending:

1) It WILL be cold. All teams are playing on Regolith, but only a select few can say that they play on an ice rink. As a result, the arena tends to get chilly, so come prepared. You can always take off extra layers later in the day if you get hot, but you can't magically make clothes if you're too cold.

2) Like many people said before, the pits can get a bit hectic. We have more than 60 teams confined to a rather small space. Please exhibit proper safety so the EMT's won't have that much to do.

3) If you have any problems/questions about the venues please ask a volunteer. They are there to help (as long as you do so in a respectful manner).

4) Please remember that the volunteers are just that, volunteers. These people put in approximately 50 hours of work minimum over the 4 day competition. (You're only there 3, but we're there a day early to set it up.)


I'm sure there are others I'm forgetting, so If I remember I'll post them in the days ahead.

Everyone rest up, bring your GP, and get ready for a party!

PS: Danny, you still owe me a 816 shirt from last year :)

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Hmmmm and remember whenever your team is out on the field, cheer loud and cheer proud. Nothing makes me more bummed out then when we go out for a match and the team is just in stands and not cheering. So then I yel at them(in a nice manner of course) and tell them to cheer. I love hearing cheers from the crowd makes me fall all tingly inside ;).

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i am so ready for NJ, and so is 1089... can't wait to smell the sweet SBA air and watch one of the best (and underrated) regionals out there! Get ready for amazing Lunacy action!!!

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I think it was more highly anticipated back when it was the J&J Mid-Atlantic Regional. Teams from all over used to come. Hopefully next year a lot of the big name teams come back.

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Team 2458 is so excited for Trenton. (Our third competition ever!)

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I was bummed last year that I didn't get to go, so I'm psyched to be coming this year! '06/'07 was a blast and I'm certainly looking to catch up with my Jersey folks.

I'm also there to take photos for a MA newspaper as a teaser for the Boston regional, so smile! :D

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Does anyone know anything about the Webcast? I want to give the link to My Family and Co-Workers ahead of time if possible.

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Danny you owe me a shirt from Atlanta! :mad:

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Webcast will be graciously done with help from 1676 (per what I've kept up on with New Jersey Regional planning commitee minutes). As to a link yet, I am not sure but once there is one it will be posted :)

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1279 wishes all of our NJ friends the best of luck. We decided to try the new DC Regional this year, unfortunately DC is scheduled for the same time as NJ.

Hope to see and alliance with some of our friends later in the season at Philly!

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While it may have been more highly anticipated...it was also in a gym smaller than the one at MOHS.......

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Zomgggg Three days. I really hope that it gets warmer out. Even though it was really cold last year. And the year before. So I guess it is kind of a tradition now? Anyone else as excited as I am?

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haha its gonna be 51 on thursday... that might not seem that high for you northeast folk, but compared to recent weather, its gonna be hot... :cool:

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We'll be back again (Team 41), good luck to everyone. :)

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You guys are gonna be missed for sure!!! Not gonna be the same with only one of the Somerville teams there and the good ol Gracious Professional "rivalry" lol (jk!!!). I wish you guys luck in DC!!!!

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Indeed, this came as a surprise to me as well, but it's true! I do not have the link yet, but it will posted ASAP.

As in past years, Team 1676 will also be sharing our complete scouting database with anyone who has 802.11b capabilities. Stop by our pits on Thursday for an instruction card explaining how to log in to the database.

Don

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Given that 802.11b is a wireless technology I just want to make sure you are aware of the ban on wireless at events covered in Team Update 12 and clarified in Team Update 13.

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I get to support two teams this year, the one I mentor, 2180, and of course good old team 11.

So Akash, will McGowan be at the regional this year? The only thing better than meeting new teams and new team members will be reuniting with the ones I know.

Good luck to everyone on those fateful three days!

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Uhh.. I emailed him a while back and he said he'd be there. But I'm not entirely sure on it. Stop by the pit when you can and I'll take you to him if I find him. =)

Btw in that case we'll be rooting for 2180 too!

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Yes. Special arrangements.

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Alright, thank you! I love McGowan and everything, but I've found that you can't always trust what he says and what he does to be the same thing xD It's gotta be sad with him retired and all ;_;

Unrelatedly, when I told the mentors at 2180 that I was from 11, they were like, "ELEVEN?? The numbers go that low?"

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Hahahaha, so true. I'm holding him to this though.

Curious to see how 2180 does. They had an awesome rookie season IIRC.

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I'd love to see them do well, but since I haven't even seen their robot, I can't say I have much of a personal stake. I was involved in their animation, and although I think we did really well, if your animation beats ours then I'll be sad xD Hopefully their rookie animation team will do as well as their rookie robot team.

Will there be a lot of rookie teams at Trenton this year? As far as I could ever figure out, this regional seems to have a lot more experienced powerhouse teams than some others, and it's probably really tough to try to compete as a rookie.

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Bah! So much for a wireless Twitter match score display in the pits.
Meh. :(

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Elgin, are you even going to Jersey? Did you make up your mind yet?

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I think there is only one rookie team at NJ. Team Overdrive - 2753. Given their FTC past and the design of their robot they barely classify as a rookie team :p

Which leads to an interesting question... will Overdrive travel Atlanta given they win the Rookie All-Star by default :ahh:

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No. It's still a toss-up between BAE Regional in NH & the NJ Regional.
I'll know when I wake up Saturday morning.. or start driving on a whim either North or South on Friday evening after work.
That's just how I roll. :cool:
Heck, maybe I'll even just drive to DC since I was already an official part of that regional by doing some pre-event judging this past weekend. :p

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Hahah good point! I doubt they'll be penalized just because they're the only ones... after all, it sounds to me like the deserve it. I wonder how they'll do.