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Unread 29-03-2011, 08:56
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Re: Who is ready for GTR 2011

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Originally Posted by 1075guy View Post
Ought to be good. 2 fields.

2056 is looking to extend their regional win streak to 11, and join that elite group of teams that have won 3 regionals in the same season, having won FLR, and Waterloo (currently consisting of 51 (as 47 in 1998), 1114 (2006,2008,2010), 1124 (2008), 1024 (2008), 1503 (2006), and i think someone else did it in 2010)

1114 is looking to do it for a 4th time, having won Pittsburgh and Waterloo.

Being split up, its the first time since 2007 that a GTR winning alliance will not contain both 1114 and 2056.
Additions to your list of 3 regional winners. Granted districts aren't the same as a regional, but in my mind they're definitely equivalent, if not greater.
- 1124 only won one regional in 2008.
- 359 won 3 regionals in 2010
- 67 won 2 districts and 1 state championship in 2009
- 217 won 2 districts and 1 state championship in 2009
- 217 won a regional and 2 districts in 2010
- 469 won 2 districts and 1 state championship in 2010
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I'm very excited for the 10th anniversary of the GTR. With the whole double regional (what does it meaaaan?) going on, there's going to be a constant barrage of matches. Plus there are many special ceremonies and presentations to celebrate 10 years of FIRST events in Canada. It's going to be a very special weekend!
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