Nationals are crazy

[Spiders]

Congrats to everyone who made it to nationals, and who an award, it was so awesome winning the rookie inspiration, our team was so small couldnt even here them cheering lol. its way different then i thought it was gonna be, espiecally the walking back and forth

[Alex Dinsmoor]

This was my first time going and it was amazing! We didn't win anything this year, but we had lots of fun! That makes everything better. And congrats on winning rookie inspiration!

[GaryVoshol]

You went to Nationals? We went to the Championship, where a Canadian team was part of the winning alliance.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

We went to the Championship, where a Canadian team was part of the winning alliance.

To add, a mentor from FRC 188, Mark Breadner, was awarded the 2008 WFA.
It was a great Championship for our Canadian friends.

Congratulations to your team, Spiders, as well. The distance of travel back and forth is a real eye-opener for sure. It can be very unexpected and surprising. Also, the size of the Dome and the spread of the fields. The first time I saw it, I think I forgot to breathe for a minute or two. Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the Championship just as you did this year.

Psst, many of our students, mentors, and parents on our team still call the Championship, Nationals. We still know what they are talking about. I like that some folks are calling it, Worlds. That's kind of cool.

[Koko Ed]

The Nationals are so 90s.

[Amanda Morrison]

Wow - way to rip someone on their choice of wording when they're clearly trying to say what a great time they had. At some point, you need to learn to let it go.

(If Dean still says 'Nationals', how can you ridicule a rookie team for it? Come on.)



Hey man... getting a rookie award at the big event is a really big deal. You should be proud of what you've done - there's only one chance to be a rookie and you've got a nice trophy to show for your hard work.

Congratulations - and we hope to see you back next year, too.

[Uberbots]

Originally Posted by Amanda Morrison

Wow - way to rip someone on their choice of wording when they're clearly trying to say what a great time they had. At some point, you need to learn to let it go.

(If Dean still says 'Nationals', how can you ridicule a rookie team for it? Come on.)

Our team president rips on both us and Dean whenever we use "Nationals" instead of "Championship Event". i guess its how much you desire to stick with the set standard.

Congrats #2599, its good to know that we have a rookie who 'gets it'. Nice site, by the way... it trumps ours in my opinion.

[Spiders]

heh guess its a big deal to call it nationals still, i thought it still was, but this was my first year so didn't really know

[Rick TYler]

In our organization we've started saying "Worlds" for two reasons:

1. "Worlds" is much shorter than "Championship Event."

2. We think our sponsors will be more impressed knowing we were invited to the world championships.

It's about the marketing, my friends. No bucks -- no Buck Rogers.

[zerorsd]

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[JaneYoung]

This thread could really be a fun thread that talks about rookie impressions of their trip to Nationals/Championship/Atlanta.

It is such an incredible experience with so much to absorb and so many wonderful people and teams to meet. I hope the rookies who traveled to Atlanta had a chance to visit the teams in the pits and swap buttons and stories. There are so many oooooh aaaaaaaah moments and memories to be shared.

[Spiders]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

This thread could really be a fun thread that talks about rookie impressions of their trip to Nationals/Championship/Atlanta.

It is such an incredible experience with so much to absorb and so many wonderful people and teams to meet. I hope the rookies who traveled to Atlanta had a chance to visit the teams in the pits and swap buttons and stories. There are so many oooooh aaaaaaaah moments and memories to be shared.

yeh, it was crazy. although the drive teams don't get much time to do anything other then sit, walk, wait, drive, walk, wait, repeat lol

[Spiders]

Dont get me wrong though it was still awesome

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Rick TYler

... 2. We think our sponsors will be more impressed knowing we were invited to the world championships.

It's about the marketing, my friends. No bucks -- no Buck Rogers.

I enjoyed hearing Ira Flatow call it the "World Robotics Championship" during his NPR Science Friday show last week.

[Nice job by Dean Kamen, and also by Grant from 217, BTW.]

[Akash Rastogi]

Give him a break guys

Btw, 2599 has an awesome website- guess they need to add an Awards page now though right?