[dellagd]

First of all, what an incredible event the Virginia Regional was! The volunteers, especially the field crew, were very good. Field resets were smooth, yet teams were never rushed off the field like I've seen done many times before to start a match quicker. The referees were simply great as well. They took the time to get it right, even checking for buttons before every match, something I hadn't seen before at an event. While adhering to the rules, they were still very helpful, not bothered, if you had a question for them.

As for the teams, we couldn't have hoped for more. It was incredible to feel at home amongst all of these teams that we had never met before. Everyone was so cooperative and match planning was very enjoyable.

Thank you Virginia FIRST for putting on such a wonderful and well-run 15th anniversary event. It was awesome.

I'd also like to thank our opposing alliance in the finals, lead by 1418 with 2383 and 435, as well as all of the opposing alliances for a very close race for the win. Seeing scores in the 200's I knew it was going to be a brutal eliminations. It was incredibly tough play with many strong alliances and tough defense all around.

As for our eliminations alliance, working with 384 and 1610 was some of the best FRC experience I've had in my (albeit small) 3 years. Thanks for accepting our pick Sparky; I was hoping to be able to ask you guys, but with the final push for assist points in the last few matches of the top ranked teams I wasn't sure it was going to happen. Of course a big thank you to 1610 for your great performance in our matches as well. You guys were great to work with. I really hope I'm able to see you all again in St. Louis.