2011 BAE Granite State Regional

[BrendanB]

Alright, who is excited?

Team list is looking packed with 53 teams! Teams that stick out to me that are either here for the first time or haven't ventured up in a while include 61,69,95,176,213,836,1138,1772, and 2010.

4 rookies on the list as well: 3451,3467,3566,and 3585.

This will be a fun year!

[Nick Rixford]

Can't wait, 126 will be there again and we are anxious to see the teams that will be there as well...is this your first time at BAE?

[Zuelu562]

Heck yea! 562 is ready and raring, be wary of the bulldog, he tends to hug!

I've been thinking about organizing an unofficial programmer's social at the arena. Anyone up for the idea or willing to work with me on it feel free.

OT: (WOOT 50th post )

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by Nick Rixford

Can't wait, 126 will be there again and we are anxious to see the teams that will be there as well...is this your first time at BAE?

It isn't my first BAE, I have been attending since 2003! I was a former 1519 member and I am now working with team 3467 out of Windham NH.

[Zuelu562]

Originally Posted by BrendanB

It isn't my first BAE, I have been attending since 2003! I was a former 1519 member and I am now working with team 3467 out of Windham NH.

Good Luck to our rookies (who hopefully like 3467 have veteran mentors ). We'll be sure to keep an eye out for you.

[slick, Team 836]

Team 836 has been their before,, just as you said,

its been awhile

[Daniel_LaFleur]

1729 Will be there

If any of you rookies need anything (or anyone else for that matter) come on by our pits.

... and looking at the list of teams, it's going to be an awesome regional.

[Trying to Help]

In case anyone hasn't seen this recently, there's an option to pre-order your food from the arena food services folks. The link for the order form is at the bottom of this page: http://www.baesystemsfirst.org/regio...ed_to_know.htm

Trying to Help

[FIRSTtm134]

As always, team 134 will be there

[Rob]

I am very excited for the GSR this year. It will bt my 2nd year in a row attending with a new team!

Can't wait to see old friends and new faces!

Best of luck to all teams.

Rob

[Andy Grady]

BAE should be an epic event this year. The team list seems to be even more stacked than usual and nothing matches the electricity of the Verizon Center during finals! I am very excited to see what unfolds! See you there!

[Andy A.]

95 is looking forward to Manchester, as always. I think we'll be bringing a real honey of a 'bot this year.

I've also spent a bit of time with 3585 out of Claremont NH. They have a great facility, coaches and really eager students. I think they are shaping up to have a great rookie year. Keep an eye for them.

Manchvegas or Bust!

[Nathan Streeter]

I'm definitely excited to be attending GSR too! :-) It seems like the competition is particularly strong this year; the average 2010 OPR and CCWM stats for the 2011 GSR team list are 1.5 and .3 respectively... each .5 points above the international average! Although I don't put that much stock in those metrics, it is telling that the attendants of a Week 1 regional are well above the average!

1519 will be looking forward to play with 3 of our alliance partners from last year (1058, 1073, and 1772) and many other friends! Best of luck to all teams!

[rocknthehawk]

Look out for 126....

[SteveGPage]

I was working just outside of Manchester this week, and just flew out a couple of hours ago. I am looking forward to flying back there in 3 weeks!

BAE Granite State was the first FIRST competition I ever attended as a mentor. It holds a special place in my heart! Glad we are coming back this year!

On another note, since we (in the DC area) haven't had the snow related issues we had last year, we do want to offer any help to teams at the Granite State regional who may need assistance - mechanical, electrical, or LabView related. Just look for the members of our RAP (Robobees Assistance Program) team. We would be happy to assist!

Steve