2011 BAE Granite State Regional

[Zuelu562]

TPNigl, like I told Matt from 166 let's butt heads about getting the programmer's social together after bag. I think we've all got more than enough on our collective plates at the moment. Also, send me a PM, I have a question for you about the photosensors on the field.

Also, about Bag Drop off, I've been hearing rumblings about NOT being able to set up pits on Wednesday Night Drop-Off, be aware.

[AcesJames]

176 will be back at BAE this year, after a 4 season hiatus from the event. We're all looking forward to a great competition

[Andy A.]

Originally Posted by Zuelu562

Also, about Bag Drop off, I've been hearing rumblings about NOT being able to set up pits on Wednesday Night Drop-Off, be aware.

This is the official stance. From the email sent to GSR attending teams by Brian Belley:

The robot will be moved to it’s assigned Pit location. Personnel will be on site to review the paperwork and certify the information on the Form matches the tags on the robot. The robot will NOT be un-bagged at this point, only the lock will be removed if the paperwork is in order. Material, spare parts, banners, signs, anything unrelated to the bagged robot will be TURNED AWAY. Do NOT bring them with you.

It is permissible to bring the bagged robot in Thursday morning at 7:45 for the same inspection, if you really can't make it Wednesday night. If a lot of teams elect to do this it will result in a lot of delayed unbaggings, so I'm really hoping teams take advantage of Wednesday night. Also at this time teams will be allowed to send in up to 5 team members to unbag the robot (assuming it has passed bag/tag compliance) and load in any pit equipment. At 8:30 the main doors will open and the rest of the teams and spectators can enter.

So, short answer is: Wednesday night is for dropping the robot off only. Anything else, including opening the bag, is verboten.

[Rick]

Why not kill two birds with one stone though? Let teams simply drop off equipment in the pits and not touch it. What are the other BnT regionals doing Wednesday night?

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by Ricksta

Why not kill two birds with one stone though? Let teams simply drop off equipment in the pits and not touch it. What are the other BnT regionals doing Wednesday night?

I wish they did that too! Even if it was one load of stuff on Wednesday night since Thursday morning can be a pain with only three people for an entire pit!

[TPNigl]

Thursday

7:45 AM - 3 Teamp Reps to uncrate
8:30 AM - Pits and Machine Shop open
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Registration/Inspection
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Practice Rounds
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 - 4:30 PM - Practice Rounds
8:00 - Pits and Machine Shop Close

Friday

8:00 AM - Pits and Machine Shop Open
9:00 - 9:30AM - Opening Ceremonies
9:30 AM - 12:00PM - Seeding Matches
12:00 - 1:00PM - Lunch
1:00 - 5:00PM - Seeding Matches
5:15 - 6:00PM - Awards Ceremony
6:30PM - Pits and Machine Shop Close

Saturday

8:00AM - Pits and Machine Shop open
9:00 - 9:30AM - Opening Ceremonies
9:30AM - 12:15PM - Seeding Matches
12:15PM - 12:30PM - Alliance selections
12:300 - 1:30PM - Lunch
1:30-4:30PM - Final Rounds
4:45 - 5:45 PM - Awards Ceremony
6:30 PM - Pits close, crates packed

Hope that helps!