Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

I can vouch for the Alamo venue. We enjoyed it so much last year, Dona and I will be making a return trip this year to volunteer.

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

Nope, GTR West will most likely have both ice rinks once again. The two field setup was a lot of fun last year, but it did make for a longer day. By having the events in separate buildings on separate weekends, it allows for ample plays for the explosive growth expected in Ontario this year.

1114 plans to attend GTR East, Waterloo and GTR West. You'll have to ask 2056 to find out which events they're attending. I'll be the full time MC at Waterloo and GTR West, while doing some spot duty at GTR East. As for Montréal, mon français n'est pas assez forte pour cet événement passionnant nouveaux. Have no fear, I'm know the people organizing this event, and they are definitely some of the most enthusiastic FIRSTers I've met. The event is sure to be a blast.

All Ontario events will be Bag and Tag. I assume this to be true for Montréal as well, but I can't confirm.

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

Any word on if Montreal is going to be announced in English as well? We have at least a few French speaking students, but it'd be nice if I could understand the announcements. :)

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

Any trips planned South of the border?

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

I imagine championship/IRI, though they will once again need to earn their way there on merit.

Also: not the main MC at GTR East. Interesting. I wonder who's taking over that job.

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

Last time when we talked to Karthik, I believe he said that if they had the option to save money by competing in 3 regionals all in Canada, they would stick to that.

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

We enjoyed getting to compete with them at Pittsburgh over the last 2 years and was wondering if they were going to attend the Queen City.

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

as much as Queen City would be theoretically possible, being on week 6, that would involve getting their robot from Mississauga to Cincinnati in 4 days, one of which is a Sunday, plus, it would force 3 back-to-back-to-back weeks for them.

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

Not a problem with Bag-n-Tag events.

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

I learned that it was decided that all events, except Championships, will be bag-n-tag

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

Unfortunately not for any FRC Regionals. With the four regionals in Canada, it makes more fiscal sense for us to stay local for our three regionals. Especially since we hope to be attending the FRC World Championship in St. Louis and the VEX World Championship in Anaheim.

However, hopefully some of the team can come down and volunteer in Cincinnati and feast on some Skyline Chili!

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

Too bad, but having some volunteers would be awesome!

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

Why does Orlando only have room for 29 teams? That makes for a lonely arena. Lol

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

There are already 20 teams registered. It looks like there's still room for 29 more to me.

Re: [BB] The List & A New Region 9-23-11
 

Why did Pittsburgh stop at 29? We were hopping to attend this regional. Last year it had 39 teams attend. :confused: