2006 GTR - Super Regional

[Steve W]

It looks like Toronto has got another Super Regional. With 2 fields there is non stop action. Are you planning on attending? If not why and if so the same question.

If you would like to come but believe that there might be obstacles, what are they? We may be able to help. We would love to see 75 teams and maybe more. What are your thoughts?

[Jeff Rodriguez]

It happens to fall on the same weekend Philadelphia, which we are hoping to attend.

[Kims Robot]

Its on our list, but is our third choice for a second regional currently...

We had a great time last year, but with having to cross the border and all the extra shipping expenses, unfortunately staying in the states saves us money and the hassle of birth certificates...

But, If we dont go to a regional that weekend, I do plan on volunteering!!

[Karthik]

Teams 1114 & 1503 will most definitely be there! The two field super regional in 2004 was the best regional event I've ever attended. I'm looking forward to an even better show in 2006. I know that all the usual suspects will be in Toronto, hopefully some teams who've never made the trip before will take the Canadian plunge.

[Rohan_DHS]

team 1620 wants to go, but we arent sure wether we can go due to our 'lack of funds' :S if we do make it, we are definately goin to the GTA Regional

[Steph]

Team 1006 will definitely be there! The '04 Super Regional was amazing-- having two fields means constant matches, and no field reset delay! I can't wait for the 2006 event.

[Travis Hoffman]

Team 48 has decided that Week 5 Regionals are against our religious beliefs and will be taking up ballroom dancing to pass the time until Atlanta. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

--The Management

[Jeremiah Johnson]

You know.. way back in 2002 648 was seriously considering attending the Canadian Regional... but the engineers and elders thought it would be too much of a hassle to cross the border. Thus, 648 will not attend a regional outside of the US. And we are venturing out of the norm (StL and Chi) to attend the Western Michigan Regional. But we are getting a bit closer to Canada... so maybe it will happen sometime. But not this year.

[Denman]

would love to come but : No money and should really be busy at uni

[geo]

Hell yes, we are entering it

[Andy Baker]

The TechnoKats (team 45) have just signed up for the Greater Toronto Regional and our status is "pending" until we pay our bill* with FIRST. Our entire team looks forward to making some Canadian friends.

Andy Baker

* - I believe this means our spot is reserved until the 2nd Regional payment deadline of Jan. 26th.

[Mike Ounsworth]

After the first day of the Greater Toronto Regional, I decided to break the ice. We've been watching the practice matches (those robots that went to theirs) and I have to say that there is gonna be some pretty fierce competition.

I have to say that I'm liking the human loading mechanism of the ThunderChickens, the stretched cloth is simple, but works so well.

[Steph]

Today was a great start to what is shaping up to be an amazing regional. I really liked the two pools for practice rounds idea; always going to the same field made things less complicated, though I look forward to competing with and against everybody throughout tomorrow. There's some awesome looking machines out there! Good luck to all tomorrow.

[Vince lau]

i love 1006 hover cart..

didn't really get to see any practice matches, but just walking around the pit and seeing all the amazing robots, it looks its going to be competitve competition

[Steph]

Originally Posted by Vince lau

i love 1006 hover cart..

Thanks. It's too bad the trip to the playing field is so uneven, or we could use it all the way out. Ah well, still works in the pits .

Speaking of neat-looking things, I'm really impressed with the effort put into pits at this regional. There's many teams with elaborate displays and fun features. Well done everyone.