2012 Queen City FRC Regional

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by Taylor

..., fantastic sports baseball tradition, ...

There, I fixed that for you.

48, 379, and 3193 all intend to register for Cincinnati from the Youngstown-Warren area. 3138 will be joining up as well, as I convinced them to sign up for Pittsburgh first. Good call, eh?

I've also heard that several out of state high power teams are at least "considering" attending. Hopefully some of them join the party!

Speaking of party, does the regional committee expect to organize some kind of Friday team party activity? Just wondering.

[Jimmy Nichols]

Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

Speaking of party, does the regional committee expect to organize some kind of Friday team party activity? Just wondering.

If we are able to raise enough funds to cover the event and have some leftover, we are allowed to have an official Team Social. I would love to have one, but we have to wait and see.

[waialua359]

I really envy the fact that Indiana teams can just drive a few hours to get to Cincinnati and participate in this one as well.

If in the future Purdue and the Cincinnati one are back to back weekends, that would make for a good two event trip.

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by waialua359

I really envy the fact that Indiana teams can just drive a few hours to get to Cincinnati and participate in this one as well.

If in the future Purdue and the Cincinnati one are back to back weekends, that would make for a good two event trip.

with B/T being at all regionals then it it may work in the future... with the crate and wait system back-to-back regionals were a gamble (with shipping).

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depending on my class schedule next semester i may have to volunteer... (I know Friday and Saturday will be free, but Thursday may be sketchy).

[Taylor]

I was disappointed to find out that NASA didn't include the Queen City Regional in their list of Regional Challenge Grants. Looks like if we're going to go, we need to get money the hard way.

Unless I'm reading this wrong, and please tell me I am. The text says grants are available for veteran teams attending a first-year competition; then it lists the competitions as DC, NC, UT, and FL. However, those are all 2+ year competitions. I'm hoping this means first-year grants as well as the four listed - ? Can somebody confirm (I don't think Mr. Lavery is near a computer right now, and if he is, he's going by it at about 25mph).

[Jimmy Nichols]

I got a call into our RD. She was not sure if we would be on the list or not.

Also, last year we applied for a Program Growth Grant and was awarded one, so you can always apply via that route.

[Jimmy Nichols]

Almost 2 weeks in and I'm sure everyone is busy with robot design and fabrication, maybe if still talking strategy. I know it seems early to be thinking about the Regionals, especially a Week 6 event, but we are trying to make this a top notch Competitiona in Cincy and want to make sure if you have any issues or concerns you can contact me directly at jnichols@usfirst.org.

Thanks and good luck!

[Peyton Yeung]

Team 45 is really excited about all the teams going to Queen City

[Taylor]

Is there an event website?

[Jimmy Nichols]

Originally Posted by Taylor

Is there an event website?

Soon!

Here it is: www.queencityfirst.org

It is setup on a re-direct to a temp site where it was created. We are hoping to have it fully functional in the next few weeks.

[ChristopherSD]

How many spots are still available? The FIRST website and Blue Alliance have different numbers of registered teams...

[Jimmy Nichols]

Originally Posted by ChristopherSD

How many spots are still available? The FIRST website and Blue Alliance have different numbers of registered teams...

The FIRST website is the up-to-date version. We are at 53, but I just got word we may be at 54 with a last minute addition. We can fit 60, so if you are interested in coming I know FIRST will let you sign up. You will need to call Team Support to do it.

Jimmy

[jason_zielke]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Nichols

The FIRST website is the up-to-date version. We are at 53, but I just got word we may be at 54 with a last minute addition. We can fit 60, so if you are interested in coming I know FIRST will let you sign up. You will need to call Team Support to do it.

Jimmy

Looks like it is up to 55 now...two of our Indianapolis Rookie teams (4211 and 4234) are headed over now! 4211 was the 8th seed at BMR.

[Taylor]

On the event website, it says for the Team Social, "More Information to Follow." Are there plans for a party Thursday or Friday night?

[Travis Hoffman]

Whom can we expect to MC and announce this fine affair?