Before I start, I would like to comment on the spelling in these posts (and the general OCCRA forums): Please use a bit of spell check before posting; it's a pretty handy feature. Be cautious of temper flares and criticism. OCCRA is a wonderful program, even it being brought back year after year to this county is a feat in and of itself. That said, I'd like to give a big thank you to all the organizers and participants of OCCRA!
Now on to the actual topic at hand:
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Originally Posted by CBaoth
accully its rediculous we had 2 qualifires on eather a saturday or friday so that the JA couldnt go. also the champoinship on a saturday was unfair to JA.
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Before going off into the ridiculous explanation for all this- what do you think can be done to make this better for the next years? Criticism without a possible alternatives won't bring changes quickly.
Members of the Jag-wires- do you think it would be possible to have a greater effect on the planning commission to make the tournaments playable for you as well? Its only my opinion, but discussing and contributing advice for planning a tournament might be helpful- this is what I would do if I was in you situation.
As for the championships- these are hard to plan on a weekday, because they usually last for a good 6 or more hours of matches and eliminations. I am shorthanded here to come up with any possible alternatives.
DStiebel, I wouldn't fret about having your team number up on some random webpage. What impacts team members most is their learning experience through OCCRA. Lists of teams and numbers are soon forgotten and all you are left with are your awards and memories of the fall season. In my team's case as the Placebo, we received no awards or scores for anything we did. But through the entire season, we have built up friendships and learned teamwork- this is what stays with your team. While not receiving recognition for holding the highest place before the Championships might be a disappointment to you, please try and remember the positive: you participated in a wonderful, local robotics tournament.
Best of luck to everyone in the next OCCRA season!
_Alex