FIRST Finale Possibilites

[Joey P]

Thoughts on what the FIRST Finale party will be in St. Louis since FIRST seems to be keeping it a surprise ? I've heard that they may have a black eyed pea's concert . This is a rumor that I have heard, I DON'T know if it is true so I may be lying. Let me know your thoughts.

[Dancin103]

Originally Posted by Joey P

I've heard that they may have a black eyed pea's concert . This is a rumor that I have heard, I DON'T know if it is true so I may be lying.

Anyone thinking this might be spot on. At the Philly regional, Dean mentioned how Will.I.Am said at kick off we would see him again. With that, Dean sort of confirmed that we will being seeing him in Saint Louis. Now, whether or not this means a Will.I.Am or full on Black Eyed Peas concert will take place, is anyone's guess.

That's just my $0.02.

Cass

[J_Miles]

Dean also mentioned something about Will.I.Am doing some sort of show at St. Louis, as well, when he stopped at the Ann Arbor district. I'm not sure what this means, but it may very well mean that we'll see a performance at the Finale.

I guess it doesn't matter to me; in fact, if two of our fields are in the pits just to make room for a giant stage for Will.I.Am or a related act, I will be legitimately upset, if only because I couldn't care less about those specific acts. I must also admit, though, that a show like that would be great for FRC, FTC, FLL, and FIRST in general.

[Barry Bonzack]

Be considering the possibility of a party on Friday instead of Saturday.

[Meredith Novak]

Originally Posted by Barry Bonzack

Be considering the possibility of a party on Friday instead of Saturday.

We always have a party on Friday. It's called scouting.

[Chexposito]

Originally Posted by Meredith Novak

We always have a party on Friday. It's called scouting.

agreed, now we get to do musical fields twice!

[Dancin103]

Originally Posted by Meredith Novak

We always have a party on Friday. It's called scouting.

Hahaha that it is!

[Si1v3rPho3n1x]

Originally Posted by Meredith Novak

We always have a party on Friday. It's called scouting.

Best TIme ever!Scouting is a bawwss

[Bob Steele]

Originally Posted by Barry Bonzack

Be considering the possibility of a party on Friday instead of Saturday.

Don't just consider it... count on it...

Start figuring out what you will be doing on Saturday night...

[Boydean]

Kind of related. The public agenda was updated today to fill the gap of Saturday night 6:30-9 with "FIRST Cafe: food and friends"

http://usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Rob...genda_2011.pdf

[Kristian Calhoun]

Originally Posted by Boydean

Kind of related. The public agenda was updated today to fill the gap of Saturday night 6:30-9 with "FIRST Cafe: food and friends"

http://usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Rob...genda_2011.pdf

The FIRST Finale link that was previously inactive on the Championship page has been replaced today with a FIRST CAFÉ: Food & Friends link.

[XaulZan11]

Originally Posted by Bob Steele

Don't just consider it... count on it...

Start figuring out what you will be doing on Saturday night...

What makes you say that? I hope that is not the case.

EDIT: Ok, I now see the "Plan Pending" on Friday night.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Bob Steele

Don't just consider it... count on it...

Start figuring out what you will be doing on Saturday night...

Leaving sounds like a good option.

[Mike o.]

According to the A-Z Team Guide there will be two events. Friday night looks like it is going to be a staged entertainment performance, thus confirming even more the likelihood of a BEP performance, and Saturday night will be like Finales before with games and various entertainment, but it doesn't sound like it will be outside this year. It suggests that it will happen inside the Convention Center. Does this mean no fireworks? Are they spending all that fireworks money on the staged entertainment? I guess we will know for sure come wednesday.

[Bob Steele]

From the A to Z guide.


'There are two team social events tentatively scheduled for the FIRST Championship.The first event will be held inside the Edward Jones Dome on Friday evening, April 29 at 8:30PM. The intention is for a staged entertainment performance. There will be no food service provided; however there will be concession stands open throughout the show. More details on this will be revealed at a later date.

The second event will be held on Saturday April 30; immediately following Closing Ceremonies. There will be different entertainment options, from music to karaoke to interactive entertainment, held at various locations in the America’s Center. A packaged meal will be provided upon departure from the Closing Ceremonies in the Edward Jones Dome. Wristbands will be given out at Pit administration for the packaged meal on Saturday morning, ending at 4 PM Saturday afternoon. There will be 30 wristbands provided per FRC team, and 15 per each FTC and FLL and Jr FLL team. Further details of this event will be announced at a later date. There are no tickets for this event, other than to receive your food."


So it looks like a kind of wrap party... inside -- on Sat night and the stage show on Friday night. This sounds like a lot of fun... although it might go a little late on Friday night...it will be an early morning Saturday morning for teams...