Saved Seats for Finalists
 

So on Saturday after losing two close matches against the #1 seated alliance we had to wait around until everyone got their trophies. Nobody went to get any seats because everybody was watching the finals. Unfortunatly, by the time we had lost, all the seats were filled by teams who had gotten out previously and we were stuck on the top to the very right hand side where we could barily hear or see anything.

I was wondering if anyone thought that roping off some seats (even on the upper balcony) for the finalists of each division. It seems that after all their hard work they deserve to be able to watch the Einstein matches and actully hear Dean's speaches.

Just an idea for consideration...

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yes, finding seats was the single most frustrating thing all week, They should at least open up the top set of seats.

Last year we couldn't find any so our whole team was scattered around the arena trying to watch. Finding each other was a nightmare.

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I bet there are over three hundred other teams who would have gladly had the problem you had.

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l would agree that I would rather be a division finalist and not be able to see Einstein instead of vice versa. I am not complaining, I am simply offering a solution to remedy the poor seating the finalists usually get.

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Yeah, we couldn't see very well, but at least there were screens. Personally, I was very appreciative of how well we performed and how lucky we were at competitions this year. To make it to the finals in our division, and to even receive medals at the Championship event was well worth having not-so-great seats for the Einstein matches.

Just imagine as this program grows!! Perhaps someday the whole arena will be filled up and people will have to watch from across the stadium.

Just imagine not making it to the Championship event at all and watching the finals/awards ceremony on your computer screen!!

I'm grateful that we were there in person, much less have a place to put our bottoms.

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There's merit to this suggestion. The finalists did work hard and do deserve to see the competition on Einstein.

Jane

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As part of the pit crew for a division finalist, we were allowed to stand right next to Einstein and watch it all, up close and personal. As for the rest of the team, I have no idea where they went, but I can imagine that if we weren't on Curie (or Galileo I suppose), we would not have found seats.

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I get and understand the problem but all the teams work hard and there are just not enough good seats.

Try being the first alternate and waiting around all through divisional finals and being in the same boat without the fun of playing.

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Scott, the discussion holds merit as does the suggestion.

Jane

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Wow, it would have been really nice to have been able to see! I had even done Dean's homework and had guests with me that had never heard of robotics! They were a little disappointed that we really couldn't see the finals.

One solution to the seating would be to push Einstein a little further away from the stands. That would let more of us see the field instead of the backs of the drive teams. Those of you really good in math can figure out the best distance so we all view from the perfect angle! ;)

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There is your answer

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I think BJC is referring to the reserved seating at the Championship Event; the winners of each division get 50 wrist bands for seats right in front of Einstein reserved by FIRST.

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Fortunately for my team, we were able to receive some of the served seats after they had been filled with the division winners and the two team representatives. I realize that my team was lucky, and was unsure if this was because we were finalists, or if the house crew was just trying to fill the empty seats. However, we were seated near some 148 members (division finalists along with 33 and ourselves) which made me realize that it may be because of the finalist situation.

I do agree that finalists should have a section of seats roped off for them. I recognize that there are many teams that are deceiving of those seats, but like those who were division winners, the finalists teams have a chance to make it to Einstein due to the backup robot situation, and how upsetting would it be if your team was called up and you couldn't even see your robot play?

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The odd thing is in that position (on the field at that) I got a good balcony seat last year.

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I do agree that finalists should have a section of seats roped off for them. I recognize that there are many teams that are deceiving of those seats, but like those who were division winners, the finalists teams have a chance to make it to Einstein due to the backup robot situation, and how upsetting would it be if your team was called up and you couldn't even see your robot play?[/quote]

That was actually very close to happening for the Newton side! They called for all the backups to get ready for the Newton side just before the final match!

The first paragraph is a quote from Alex...not sure why on my end it's not in the quote box!