2012 Chesapeake FRC Regional in Baltimore

[RoboMom]

The 10th anniversary

Website: http://www.mdfirst.org/programs/firs...-regional.html will be updated as information is released.

[SteveGPage]

We, the RoboBees, are eagerly looking forward to being back at our home regional this year!

We can't wait to see old friends and meet new ones in the Inner Harbor of Bal'mer, Hon!

Best regards,

Steve

[Phyrxes]

2068 is looking to make our first trip up to Chesapeake, we usually hit DC or VA. Looking over the team lists we see some familiar numbers and a bunch of new people to meet.

[tim-tim]

Some big moves today (or actually yesterday now). It is almost like the NFL draft of College signing day.

Welcom teams 27 and 217 to Chesapeake. Look forward to working with such great teams.

[RoboMom]

Teams representing 9 states and DC now registered.
Another year with a nice mix of repeat teams and new friends.
Some slots still available.

[RoboMom]

The Baltimore Area Alliance will be hosting the annual “Back to Build” mentor dinner on Friday January 13, 2012 at Owings Mills High School.

Adult mentors from the Chesapeake FRC teams are invited and the dinner is provided by the BAA. This year the Chesapeake Regional Head Ref, Lead Robot Inspector, and the Judge Advisor will be available for a Q & A. This format has worked well in the past, and there has been a lot of information clarified. There will also be a brief info session on FAB LAB opportunities.

This evening is a great networking and info swapping opportunity.
All the Maryland teams will be receiving an invite. Send me a PM if you need more information or want an invite.

[RoboMom]

The regional planning committee is looking for photos from the past 10 years at the Chesapeake Regional, especially for the early years. Do you have any you would like to share?

PM me and I will give you the address to send them to.

Thanks.

62 teams from 11 states and DC will be in the house.

[stingray27]

Originally Posted by tim-tim

Welcom teams 27 and 217 to Chesapeake. Look forward to working with such great teams.

Our first time out of state in a long time. Can't wait to attend! Good luck to all the teams at the regional. We are very interested in how the regional system works cause in Michigan, we are so used to the district system. None of our team have attended a regional before and are very excited!

[tim-tim]

Originally Posted by stingray27

None of our team have attended a regional before and are very excited!

Likewise, none of our teams have attended a district tournament. Chesapeake has one of the best robotics atmosphere out there (or at least to the events I have attended, not counting Champs and IRI). The staff is great and welcome anybody. We want to make you feel at home.

Some of the differences though, Thursday is a practice day (all day). You have to get inspected to go out on the field for your matches. Once inspected you can also fill in for other non-inspected teams if they can't make it. Friday and Saturday morning are qualification matches and each team usually gets between 9-10 matches per regional. Although with the speed up of scoring and penalties, I wouldn't be surprised if they try to squeeze in more matches. Saturday afternoon is the eliminations and awards ceremony.

Hope this helps. Let us know if you have any venue specific or area (Baltimore) specific questions. Good luck and safe travels!

[RoboMom]

The Senior Mentor/RD should be soon adding to the info flow out to the registered teams. Team social (need to get food counts-already have 100+ signed up), student ambassadors being recruited (will be trained on Thursday), students to join the group sing of the National Anthem needed (welcoming students from any team to participate is a proud Chesapeake tradition), things to do in the area when you are not in the convention center and interested in donating to the welcome bag?

Volunteer Coordinator is still recruiting for many of the non-lead positions. This is a fun event with great volunteers. Encourage folks you know to sign up in the VIMS.

[RoboMom]

Reminders:

Planning on joining the 20+ teams coming to the team social (includes a meal)?
Does your team want to participate in the Team Showcase on Thursday?
Do you need an official invite to send out to your supporters?
Do you want to participate in the Alumni Mingle, the JCPenney Team Mingle and/or the informal District Model Roundtable?
Do you have students who want to be trained as Ambassadors and/or participate in the Chesapeake chorus?
Do you want details on early load in on Wed from 6-8pm or Thurs. at 7:45am?
Do you want to pre-order lunch?
Do you want to help with a webcast?

These details went out to the teams from the RD on Thurs. Feb. 16.

[nahstobor]

612 is coming back for the first time since 2007. In the great words of Bart Scott, "Can't Wait"

[Phyrxes]

Looking over the team list looks like a couple of our NOVA neighbors also decided to drive up 95 to Baltimore.

*waves at 612 and 1895*

[RoboMom]

Detailed load-in and regional parking info: http://www.mdfirst.org/programs/firs...d-loading.html

Alumni mingle on Thurs - RSVP needed: http://www.mdfirst.org/get-involved/alumni

Invite (let Regional Director Bill Duncan know if a special VIP invite is required): http://www.mdfirst.org/images/storie...Invitation.pdf

Team social, including dinner and student performances, is pretty much filled. If you need to be added to the list, contact Senior Mentor Rose Young ASAP.

We will have a very informal roundtable discussion about the FRC District event model on Thursday, March 8, from 2-3pm in the VIP Room. One or two adult representatives from each team are welcome to attend, and we would especially like to have some representatives from the Michigan teams to talk about their experiences.

Contacts and all these details went out in an email March 1 from the RD. Also included was info about team photographers, Chesapeake Chorus, Student Ambassadors and Team Showcase table.

Webcast info to come.

Pre-ordered convention center lunches - info attached.

[bearbot]

FIRST team 2849 ursa major is so pumped for our yearly backyard regional.Our bot can shoot very accuratley from who knows where guess you gotta come see us compete and balance. Cant wait for alumni on the team to watch them on their spring break .