Wow...
So I've finally calmed down, and I want to thank EVERYONE in that arena this weekend for making it such a great NJ Regional- definitely the best I've ever been to (and I've been going for ten years!).
2753 and 2344- Thank you, thank you, thank you, for being such wonderful alliance partners. The level of intensity we had during those matches was so fantastic. I'm so happy we made it all the way, and I hope you guys have success in the rest of your season.
1089- Congratulations on the RCA. You totally deserved it. I can't imagine it with anyone else.
1923 would like to take this chance to thank all the teams that helped us, with anything we've needed this season.
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25- When we needed our missing bits of KOP transmission (and FIRST wouldn't replace them), you were there for us. You've supported us since our rookie year. You're great friends to have in the area.
40/intelitek- Thanks for machining what we needed- we don't have that opportunity here at home, and Wayne coming down with new (lightened) sprockets was such a great help.
375- especially Mr. Mike Seigel- the advice we have shared has brought us both to better machines. Good luck at NYC, we'll be crossing our fingers for you.
395- When we needed to lighten our robot you sent us more than enough #25 chain. Thanks.
& last, but quite the opposite from least--- Team 103
Cybersonics, you let us come out to your facility every weekend to practice- sometimes even Saturday and Sunday. Without you, our drivers wouldn't have had the opportunity we did this weekend. You let us take parts & use your shop when we needed it...we owe you, big time. See you in Philly.
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This was my last NJ Regional as a student. I'm so proud of my team. I'm sad to see this part of my competition season go, and it's really upsetting to think about the fact that I'm not guaranteed to be able to go next year. I'll miss this regional. What a great event...
My team has already gotten 4 newspaper/online articles with our name & win mentioned- and it's not even 12 hours past the event. I'm hoping this will give the younger teams that made up our alliance some good exposure and give them a good base in the community for their future.
We had fun, & that's all I can ever ask for.
Thank you all for making my weekend so great.