2010 Where is Wolcott Invitational
 

The 2010 Where is Wolcott Invitational will be held on June 5th. It will be at Wolcott High School. The web site is not yet set up for signing up teams (but very soon) still we are sure to include

Food from team GUS!!!!!!

A mentor only robot. Different mentors can sign up to drive this robot during different matches. Mentors sign up to go against your team's robot.

A lunch time human player event. We have no idea what it will be yet any suggestions are welcome.

and much much more!!

Wolcott High School
Wolcott Connecticut
457 Boundline Rd

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Team Paragon is in!!!!

Signing up even before we posted on our web site.

We will soon have information on our web site
www.max1071.com

Also you can email me at

Rcormier@wolcottps.org to register

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We are working on our human player competition ut this year is a little different if anyone has ideas for a good human player competition let us know.

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I'm willing to hold a NEMO (Non-Engineering Mentor Organization) meeting or workshop on a particular topic, if there is enough interest. Please let your mentors know and post here what non-technical topics would be of interest to your team.

Popular subjects we've covered in the past include:
Fundraising
Teambuilding
Team Organization
Team Communications

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I think some variation on the egg-in-spoon relay carry could work for human players and their tridents. Maybe not rolling down the ramp, but some other precarious positioning is possible.

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This is defintely a workable idea. I am going to present this to the team tongiht and see who can work out the details. Thanks Bill this is much better than anything I have come up with yet.

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We have to update our web site but, we are half full atm and filling up.

I think our lunch time competition will be less of a human player event and more of a human player/robot shooting event. I will put the details down when we formalize them.

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Maybe you can do what WPI did in 2008 with alliance human player competition. I don't know how many teams you have, but if you have 24 wait until after teams pick alliances to do the competition. Have all 12 balls either in the goal or behind the driver's wall and time each alliance of 3 teams in who can get all the balls on the field the quickest.

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We have to update our web site but, we are half full atm and filling up.

I think our lunch time competition will be less of a human player event and more of a human player/robot shooting event. I will put the details down when we formalize them.

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The Gaelhawks can't wait to try for a 3-peat at WIWI!!!! :D

This has been a really fun event for our team both of the last 2 years... and it is a great opportunity to get some of your newer members out there on the field for a little hands on training.

Hope to see you there!

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That is probably the competition that is closest to what the actual human players have to do.

We have found that we can only run one 'mini competition' during the lunch hour. After disucssions, we really do not need to have a 'human player' competition. So we are working out the details of a robot shoot off. The human player will set up the balls on the field and the robot with have to score with them. Those balls will have to be re-feed onto the field so they can be scored again.

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So I wanted to share with everyone how the Mentor Team works. It was a great success last season.

One robot will be in the competition (this year I believe this will be the back up robot from the Gaelhawks!! WPI regional champ and CT regional finalist!) This robot will be mantained by a pit crew and it will have the same number of matches as every team. Mentors will be able to sign up to be on the drive team for that robot when it goes on the field. The sign ups are match by match so that mentors can go against their teams robot or work alongside there team if they want.

Last year we had a lot of fun with this. Sadly :rolleyes: the mentor robot did not make it into the elimination rounds.

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Thanks! having great teams there has made this very fun for us. Last year the Gaelhawks were instrumental in getting our mentor robot schedule filled. It is nice to run an event in a community where everyone wants to pitch in and help

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Maybe the human player competition doesn't necessarily have to do with the game. Humans as robots? Normal soccer on a breakaway field (so long as people don't kill themselves on the bump)? Most pull ups on the bar? There's some good possibilities for fun games here.

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Jump on the platform with someone piggybacking you for SUSPENSION points? :)

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Better yet, do a pullup on the tower, and have another person grab your legs as you hang there :p

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The team list is growing. I am excited because we have some very solid veteran teams along with rookies and Pre Rookies. It looks like the makings of a really fun event:

1. Paragon Team 571
2. Elm City Robo Squad 558
3. Gaelhawks 230
4. WhoCTEKs 716
5. Team Beta 2836
6. 2nd Law Enforcers 178
7. Aces High 176
8. Pirates of the Pythagorian 3125
9. Panther Project 2064
10. Team MAX 1071
11. Team GUS 228
12. Mentor Robot 666! (230 back up robot)
13. Goodwin Tech Pre (228 back up robot)
14. DiscoTechs 1099
15. Granby Grunts 3146
16. Kennedy High Pre (TBD)

As you can see still room for your team. We have others that have expressed interest but have not officially signed up

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It looks like it will be fun this year! I've enjoyed the past two years, and I'd love to come back for this year, but I'll be out of the country this summer and will have left by that point. Enjoy!

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Well enjoy your time abroad!! We have not heard from the Uberbots yet I do hope they plan on coming again this year.

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Almost Full!!!

17. RAGE 173
18. Cyber Colonels 1740
19. CRASH 999
20. Mechatronic Maniacs 1027
21. StuyPulse 694

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Team 1784 the Litchbots are registerred

That makes 22 teams. 3 more and we are at capacity. If you are thinking of coming now is the time to sign up.

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23. Aluminum Falcons 2168
24. Apple Pi 2067


Because of the Mentor Team we would like 25 teams for our event (Sorry Mentor team, our plan is to NOT have the torMentors in the elimination round)

So THIS MEANS WE HAVE ONE SPOT AVAILABLE and then we start a wait list.

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Team 195 wants to be there, but we dont think we have enough team members interested or free on that day..... who knows? maybe something will change and we'll show up!!!!!

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We always like to have veteran teams here. It seems the more we have the smoother things go. Team 195 would be a welcome addition but we only have room for 1 more team (unless someone cancels).

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WIWI is FULL. We are at capacity with 25 teams. Anyone else that wants to sign up is welcome to go one our wait list. We are very excited to have this many teams with us this year.

25. Birds of Prey 181

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Some of the names have changed but we are still at 25 teams (our limit) Apple Pi and Stuypulse have pulled out of the event. T.R.I.B.E. and Buzz are in.

1. Paragon Team 571
2. Elm City Robo Squad 558
3. Gaelhawks 230
4. WhoCTEKs 716
5. Team Beta 2836
6. 2nd Law Enforcers 178
7. Aces High 176
8. Pirates of the Pythagorian 3125
9. Panther Project 2064
10. Team MAX 1071
11. Team GUS 228
12. Mentor Robot 666! (230 back up robot)
13. Goodwin Tech Pre (228 back up robot)
14. DiscoTechs 1099
15. Granby Grunts 3146
16. Kennedy High Pre (173 back up robot)
17. RAGE 173
18. Cyber Colonels 1740
19. CRASH 999
20. Mechatronic Maniacs 1027
21. Litchbots 1784
22. Aluminum Falcons 2168
23. Birds of Prey 181
24. Buzz 175
25. T.R.I.B.E 237

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Sadly the Mechtronic Maniacs had to cancel last night. This leaves us with ONE OPENING. Feel free to email me at rcormier@wolcottps.org or go to our web site max1071.com

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This has already been sent to each team via email but to post I figured I would post it here also just in case people did not see the email.

There will be no major changes to the game. We feel that because there are some pre rookie teams we did not want to make any major changes. All of the changes we have made are due to the equipment we will have to work with instead of a desire to change the game. The changes that we have made are as follows
1. Because the DOGMA system will not be useable during the competition all balls will be scored when they pass through the box on the ball return. No balls will be counted from the goal.
2. Teams will have 10 seconds from the end of the match to get any balls in their goal onto the ball return.
3. A 2 point penalty will be giving to a team that is not actively trying to get a ball back on the field.
4. No Red Cards will be issued.

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This year’s human player event is very unique. The rules of this game are the same rules as a regular Breakaway game. The only difference is that the human players will be crab walking. The game will be played as a normal game. The first 15 seconds, autonomous mode, will be played with blind folds, and after that time, the blind folds will be removed. The game will then proceed to continue as normal, while still crab walking. Players will have to score by kicking the ball into the goals. There will be designated people to return the soccer balls to the field when they are scored. These people will have no team affiliation to the current players.

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I CAN'T WAIT TO GO!

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The WhoCTEKs have been here all three years now. It is great to have veteran teams like yourselves come, compete, and be as supportive as you guys have been. See You Soon

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We have a nice line up of teams but we could fit one more team if there is some team out there still wanting to come.
Also if anyone was free and wanted to volunteer we could still find a place for you.
Everything is going well I am just saying if you want to be involved we can still accomodate

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We will most definitely be there!!! GOOD LUCK TEAMS!!!!

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Is it true that the referees wear red & white striped shirts?

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actually we were thinking of having someone one around like that

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Congrats to the finalists 230, 175, and 2064 and the winning alliance 558, 2836, and 9173 (Pre-rookie from Kennedy? with 230's backup robot).

Congrats to Team 1071 for pushing through the comms issues and running a great event. I think by the eliminations we had most of the robots up and running in almost every match.

It was definitely fun getting my first chance to ref, so thanks for the opportunity!

Here were the alliances after alliance selection:
230, 175, 2064
558, 2836, 9173
173, 181, 1740
9228 (GoodwinTech Pre-rookie), 178, 2168
1099, 1071, 176
571, 195 3125
228, 716, 237

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Thanks to 1071 for another great event, despite some technical difficulties, and to 228 for some great food (I think that an egg and pulled pork sandwich would sell well for breakfast next year LOL!) Congrats to 230, 175 and 2064 for some of the best-played finals matches I've seen all year, and thanks to team Beta and the pre-rookies from Kennedy High School in Waterbury for being such great alliance partners. Beta, you did all we asked of you and more, and Kennedy, you guys sure as heck didn't drive like rookies!! We look forward to seeing and working with you both again at future FIRST events!

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*2836, not 2846

Team Beta had a great time in Wolcott! Though we would have liked to finish all of the qualification rounds, we understand the need to keep on time, and that field/communication issues happen from time to time. We had lined up rotating sets of drivers for each qualifying match to get everyone some stick time.

Despite the time setbacks, heat and humidity, we couldn't be happier about the outcome. Thanks to 558 for picking us and putting on a show of offensive power, and to 9173 for rounding out the alliance with awesome defense. Denise, it was great working with you guys, and we're certainly looking forward to playing with you in the future!

And thanks to 230, 175, and 2064 for an exciting set of matches. I didn't think we'd be able to pull it off after you guys beat us the first time in the round robin. 2836's autonomous is coded only for the midfield- to kick 2 balls firing only when our IR sensors detect a ball in kicking range. Luck was with us in the finals- being in the near zone, we scored our one ball from the farthest starting corner, and a close miss from 558 in the middle zone bounced out on the chains, right into our IR sensors where we kicked it back in for another goal. Truly an awesome set of matches.

Big Thanks to 1071 and all the volunteers that made Where is Wolcott possible. The trophies are really cool looking! And thanks to 228 for the great food! I didn't get a chance to sample the pulled pork before it was sold out, but the beef brisket was certainly delicious!

I've already uploaded some photos to Flickr-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/betamar...7624212340888/

Can't wait for next year!

-Marc
Team Beta, 2836

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My apologies, I must have keyed into my phone incorrectly when I was taking notes.

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Thanks MAX for a great event. All of the TorMentors had a blast. It was great that the pre-rookie Waterbury team was able to take home the banner with our robot.

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I can't speak on behalf of the rest of the team, but as for my self I know even though I am wiped, I had an awesome time with my first WIWI competition as a member of 1071.

I just quickly want to thank all the teams for being so understanding when ever I came around to fix those bridges, or when I had to help Mr.Dependable with the start-up procedure on the field.

Some Specific teams I want to thank

9228 - Guys thanks for being so patient with the cRIO re-imaging to get you guys set to your proper team number. Once that was going you did really well and I wish you the best of luck on your upcoming Rookie Year.

2064 - It was a difference in Lowercase vs. Capital that kept you off, but it got fixed. Thanks for the understanding as I was going through your router settings.

I'm sure I already told you this, but thanks to Mr.Cormier (our head mentor) for getting this all together. I had a blast from the Initial set-up to the final Cake and Soda. I can't wait to do it again next year.

Finally, I enjoyed meeting everyone I crossed paths with at the event and I'm looking forward to seeing alot of you at upcoming events!

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this was so awesome!!!!!!!!! i cant wait for next year!

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Great photos, here's a few of mine.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/justins...7624212045060/

Thanks to everyone who came, braved the heat, put up with the technical issues and made it such a great day

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Rick, thanks for the tremendous Mentor robot!

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Thank You dude... I appreciated all the help that you were able to provide. Hopefully all the troubleshooting you've done you'll keep in your head in case a future team needs help getting it solved. Your truley talented and quick thinking =).

Aside from the field issues and random team communication issues I think WIWI was once again a great event. I would've liked to have kept my promise on a smoother running but like any off-season with new technology we had to relearn how to walk and then ran with it in the end =D. A late Congrats to all the Teams that came out for the day and had some fun, and those who were able to take home a little hardware (awards).

Thanks to Rob and the rest of T1071 for having me help run the event. I look forward to next year [hopefully if FIRST stays on track with the technology and not make any suddle changes] and will re-make the promise of having a smoother event.

Sorry I couldn't assist with tear down, maybe next year I'll be able to stick around.

Once again - Thanks and Congrads to all!

Mr. Dependable AT YOUR SERVICE! *Salutes*

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P.S. If anyone took pics (I know the dude sitting next to me got a couple of me) - I could use a new profile pic =)... +Hint Hint+

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Mike

Your pretty visage shows up in a few of mine (link on Page 3) you could check the ones from Team beta there too.

Thanks for all your work. I think we did better than Steve Jobs!