[Rick]

On behalf of AIR Strike 78, I would like to thank teams 175 and 3323 for a great run into the semifinals. What a great group of coaches, mentors, and students to work with.


I was very excited to see all the teams on the winning alliance take down the regional win. CHAOS wins their first regional in 12 years, and it couldn’t go to a better group of mentors and students.


Riot Crew won the first BAE Systems GSR back in 2003. How fitting that they win it again on the tenth anniversary. We see them every year sitting next to us in the stands and just a few spots down in the pits. They are a great example of a hard working and professional team.


Also, congrats to 1831 for their first regional win and to the PVC Pirates for winning Chairman’s.

I also want to thank the volunteers that ran the BAE Systems Granite State Regional. It was the best run regional event I have been to in my 12 years of FIRST. The schedule was followed almost to the minute. All the volunteers – FTAs, refs, judges, queuers, inspection – everyone - was extremely professional and pleasant to work with. I look forward to participating in the 2013 GSR and working with this crew again.


AIR Strike is eager to compete at the Boston regional. See you there!


PS: Is there match footage available anywhere?