2009 IRI - Event Update

[Chris Fultz]

Plans are finalizing for the 2009 IRI (Indiana Robotics Invitational).
Here are some of the Highlights

July 31 - August 1
Lawrence North High School.

Entry Fee - $500
Includes competition, dinner, all activities

Application Period May 1 to May 8

After the Applications are Reviewed, 78 Teams Will Be Invited
The First 72 to Complete the Registration Process Are In

Basic Lunacy Rules, Except -
4 Team Elimination Alliances,
The Elimination Alliances can mix and match Robots and Payload Specialists
Modified Draft Order (1-8, 1-8, 8-1)
Other Rule "Tweaks" To Be Determined

Mentor Match "Elimination Tournament"
12 Teams, Randomly Created Alliances of these Teams
Separate $100 Entry Fee - All $$ Go to the IRI Charity Fund

Early Career Teams Event
Special Field Set up for Pre-Rookies and other Early Career Teams who would like more Field Time.
(These Teams are not in the 72 team IRI field.)

Charity Auction, Talent Show, Scholarships, Great Competition, and

A Few More Changes - To Be Announced….

www.indianaroboticsinvitational.org


Chris & Andy

[Team 135]

Thanks for the update. Team 135 is planning on being there! Cannot wait, this is our way of breaking in our incoming team members, to get to see what a competition will be like.

[Taylor]

Wow, the Mentor Matches return to IRI. Very cool.

[johnr]

Once the 72 teams are picked, you may want to set a deadline for that mentor round or even set-up a bidding process and deadline. It is for charity and i think alot more teams then 12 might want to get in. Opening bid $100.00. Also you might institute some rule for the placing of robots during finals and since you are going 1-8, 1-8 maybe the higher ranked team should place their robots first. Oh, and no time outs since you have four robots ready to go.

[dlavery]

Originally Posted by johnr

Once the 72 teams are picked, you may want to set a deadline for that mentor round or even set-up a bidding process and deadline. It is for charity and i think alot more teams then 12 might want to get in. Opening bid $100.00. Also you might institute some rule for the placing of robots during finals and since you are going 1-8, 1-8 maybe the higher ranked team should place their robots first. Oh, and no time outs since you have four robots ready to go.

I will bid $100.00 right now to keep the serpentine. (I just couldn't resist)

-dave



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[Chris Fultz]

This could become a new fundraiser -

"Alex, I would like to buy a Rule Modification for $300"

[JB987]

Jeff and fellow event organizers,

Thought I would let you know that 987 won't be able to make it to IRI to defend last year's title...we will miss the great company and competition! Best luck to all who do take part...

[cziggy343]

ga... i would love to go to IRI... ive never gotten to go =[

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

This could become a new fundraiser -

"Alex, I would like to buy a Rule Modification for $300"

Given the controversial nature of the rule in question (i.e., the serpentine draft), maybe we could settle it using a non-democratic election. One in which vote-buying is actively encouraged. For example, votes might cost $100 each, and anyone can buy as many votes as she/he wishes.

The IRI committee might raise a lot of money for charity this way.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Richard

Given the controversial nature of the rule in question (i.e., the serpentine draft), maybe we could settle it using a non-democratic election. One in which vote-buying is actively encouraged. For example, votes might cost $100 each, and anyone can buy as many votes as she/he wishes.

The IRI committee might raise a lot of money for charity this way.

I think Paul would probably sell his house if that's what he had to pay to get rid of the serpentine.

[David Sherman]

Haha, Dave will have to put up some more money then if he really wants to keep the serpentine draft. I like the thought of auctioning off votes for rules, IRI Charity would make a killing I suspect. Another rule to bid on....G14. I can't wait to finally go to IRI and have another chance to meet such great people in FIRST.

[Chris Hibner]

Originally Posted by David Sherman

Another rule to bid on....G14.

I don't think G14 will make a lot of money. I'll put down $1 on removing it and I'll wager a hundy that will be all it will take...

[Herodotus]

4 Team Elimination Alliances,
The Elimination Alliances can mix and match Robots and Payload Specialists

I want to make sure I understand this correctly. Let's say team 100, 200, 300, and 400 are on an alliance. You can put team 100, 200, and 300 on the field with their robots, but substitute team 300's payload specialist for team 400's?

[ShotgunNinja]

I have a question: Where would I go to get information on applying for my team to get into the IRI? Our main mentor wants to have some more information, and I can't find many specifics on the IRI site. (Although I haven't checked out the other IRI thread yet...)

[Ice Berg]

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/papers/2251?

That has all the information about IRI.