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Re: 2013 Buckeye Regional
Team 1629 would like to thank 2603, and 3003, for playing with us during the elimination rounds, we were struggling a bit to find the accuracy on our long range shooter, but you guys were able to carry us in the matches.
Congrats to the winning alliance, 639, 2252, 2834, you all had an amazing strategy and it worked out in your favor, great matches, well played!!!
Congrats also go out to 2016 for your Chairmans Award win, you all are an amazing team that every FIRST team should want to emulate.
Now for the bad....
Yes, I will agree, the Head Referee is terrible, it seems that he has gotten worse over the past couple of years. For someone in that position to not allow the students to be able to ask questions concerning the actual RULES posted by FIRST is simply ridiculous. He is very unprofessional, rude, intimidating, and obnoxious. We noticed this a few years ago when we had a question about a match, and we got the same treatment again this year when asking for a rule clarification. I for one will not vote to come back to Buckeye unless they get a different head referee.
The load-in. The load in is ok, except for the fact that you have to use the shipping elevator. Things would go 150% better if you could back up to the dock, load, and leave. I think this is a Cleveland State Rule for whatever reason. I have not liked that since we have been attending the regional.
I will agree with everyone else about the concessions, one stand, no food, and short hours.
The good.....
The rest of the volunteers, the rest of the referees, the emcees, all did an amazing job. Well run, and quite polite.
The judges are always amazing and allow the kids to really demonstrate and tell their story. They are not hurried, and really get into what the kids are talking to them about. Well done judges.
Parking is great and cheap, all close and all seem to allow trailers in their lots.
Overall, the event was fun, but there were a few negatives that can make for a bad experience. If just a few things change, this event will be top notch, if not, it will be a tough fill. Hopefully the people in charge will get the message and make the appropriate decisions!!!
Good Luck to all team in the upcoming regionals, and good luck to all teams participating at the World Championships, we will see you there!
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Engineering Inspiration
2008,2009,2010,2011, 2011 Championship,
2012 Championship,2013, NOVA District Event 2016, CHS District Championship 2016
Chairmans Award
2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, NOVA District Event 2016
Regional Champions
2006, 2014, 2015, 2016
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