"Play Day" in Baltimore-Feb. 16

[RoboMom]

All team slots are filled, but this event is free and open to the public. Special invitation extended to referees, robot inspectors and field supervisors!

=>Sponsored by NASA-GSFC, the Chesapeake Regional Planning Committee and the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute's Team 1893.
Thanks to Rob Thate and NASA-GSFC, we'll have a full-sized FIRST Overdrive field. This is not a competition, but a wonderful opportunity for you to shake out your machine and get a good feel for the way the 2008 game will play.


MEDIA ADVISORY
FIRST teams will be testing out their robots on February 16, 2008 in Baltimore, MD
WHO: FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) teams in the FIRST Robotics Competition (high school students). www.usfirst.org
WHAT: FIRST Robotics Competition teams from MD, DC and VA will be testing out their 120 lb robots at a scrimmage being held at the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. This marks the end of an intense six week build period and the beginning of participation in regional competitions throughout the country. www.chesapeakefirst.org
WHEN: Saturday, February, 16, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free and Open to the Public.
WHERE: The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, 1400 Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21209
WHY:
FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills.
Since 1989, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) has inspired enthusiasm in young people, motivating them to pursue careers in science, technology and engineering, and helping meet the critical future workforce development needs of America. FIRST produces a hands-on program that truly changes the way our youth, educators, and corporate partners view science and technology, and makes technology exciting through hands on learning experiences

[RoboMom]

We are going to have a long night since set up starts at 8 pm tonight!
But looking forward to seeing all the teams, supporters and the public tomorrow.
Breakfast and lunch food for sale by Team 1893.

Morning time slot: 9 – noon
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Afternoon time slot: 1 – 4 pm
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[MOE]

Helloooo From the NE
Wish we could attend, But we will be in CT this weekend. Hope all the teams get in some great practice time. Good luck to all the teams. We at Team 88 TJ2 can hardly wait for the MD Reg. It will be a 8 hr. bus ride ---- but worth the trip. Good luck to all the teams this year
Seeee Ya Soooooon
oh yeah ???? OH YEAH !!!!
Team 88 TJ2 and MOE

[RoboMom]

A big thank you to the "Ro-team"- Rob Thate at NASA-Goddard, Ron Hoge at Poly and Ron Karpinski the FTA for creating the opportunity; to all the volunteers; and to the team who helped with set up and the teams who stayed for tear down.

This event was not a scrimmage, but a chance for the robots to run on the field. No official reffing, but lots of opportunities to ask questions. No official scoring. Lots of robots headed home to make changes based on what they learned. Lots of variety in designs.

Maryland's governor arrived about noon and drove the Team 768 robot. His press secretary said "This is incredible!"