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Historic FIRST data wanted
Hey everyone,
I'm compiling (or attempting to compile) all the information on FRC teams and seasons from 1992 to 2002 (up until the current TIMS system took over in 2003). So far I have collected quite a bit of data, but could use more. Currently I'm in need of:
Keep in mind that I'm trying to keep this as accurate as possible. Anything you can do to confirm your claim is greatly appreciated; be it a picture of the trophy itself proving its existence, a news clipping, or an official press release to document the outcome of the event. Thanks, Q. Sheets The compilation thus far - (Excel, iWork, PDF) |
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http://www.team358.org/files/frc_records/AllAwards.xls There are the awards 1992-Present. Thank You Mark!
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we have ours on our website, core2062.com.
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I'll add my own desired historical data if anyone has access to these:
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Thanks for the 2000 manual. I keep records on the Kit of Parts changes over the years, so the Kit stuff is really helpful.
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Be aware that FIRST does have errors in some of those published lists, so try to get multiple confirming sources when you get to your validation phase. We began with an older FIRST database that we archived before FIRST discarded it, but it too had data entry errors that had to be reconciled against other documentation. The current FIRST database also has data entry errors and omissions that have to be backfilled. |
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Hopefully you'll turn up some new sources. Teams/mentors from that era have given me a few of the awards, but no one ever seems to remember what anyone else got. Quote:
I only listed that discrepancy because I haven't heard from 868. Other discrepancies that have been reconciled are not noted in that spreadsheet. Obvious ones such as when teams are listed as winning awards at Regionals the team didn't attend (2003 animation was a notable exception since teams didn't have to attend to submit). When you start reconciling and cross checking you'll start seeing those. |
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Team 45, Technokats, had a press release from just after the 1994 competition that lists all the award winners.
Note: I did email FIRST to see if they happened to have an archive with press releases from 1992 and 1993. Michelle Normand (the most helpful lady ever) emailed me back saying they were unable to find any going back that far. If any teams have paper archives they can scan and post, it will be appreciated. Maybe we can help FIRST build an archive. |
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All,
The TechnoKats have just updated their website and there are a bunch of documents in their History Project page. This may help. Sincerely, Andy Baker |
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Great!
Glad to have that back, and with more historical records than ever! P.S. I like the picture of the Kit of Parts from 1992 and a partial list of awards (without winners) tells me I'm missing at least 4 more awards (I have 9 winners from various sources). A lot of the team lists and awards info was extracted from some of your stuff that filled in missing holes and contributed as secondary sources to help in validating the FIRST data. |
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108 *might* have something. I'm not sure though, since the system we had was from awhile ago. We had a pretty awesome system, SOAP (don't know if anyone remembers it, it's been a few years since it was done). I know you check out TBA (The Blue Alliance) and they have a lot, or FIRSTwiki might have some. But again, not sure.
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I think I found the site from someone on Chief Delphi. This site has a copy of most old game manuals. Didn't see it posted yet so hope it helps.
http://www.first-a-holics.com/competitions/ |
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The latest TechnoKats History Project had some of the game manuals I was missing.
Still missing Awards from:
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This wouldn't have been the first time FIRST wanted to expand and wasn't able to do so. Though expansion would have been nice, maybe it wasn't completely feasible. |
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