2013 Orlando Regional

[MARS_James]

Might as well start this thread now since registration started today. So as of now we are at 31 teams of our initial 54 team capacity list here:
https://my.usfirst.org/myarea/index.lasso?page=teamlist&event_type=FRC&sort_team s=number&year=2013&event=flor

Now with Orlando being SPAM's home regional I was expecting a few teams to come down to the regional but am shocked that as of right now at the number of teams that have chosen it as their first regional choice. (I am sure it has nothing to do at all with the theme parks in the area at all )

Still welcome 125 & 348 from Massachusetts. 342, 1876 and Rookie team 4451 from South Carolina. 2158 from Texas and 1772 from Brazil. Also welcome back 3011 from Germany and 4091 from The Dominican Republic

[MattC9]

2158, ausTIN CANs are very exicted to be attending Orlando this year! It is our very first out of state regional. Does any one have any tips tricks or secrets they would like to share about this event?

[MARS_James]

Originally Posted by MattC9

2158, ausTIN CANs are very exicted to be attending Orlando this year! It is our very first out of state regional. Does any one have any tips tricks or secrets they would like to share about this event?

Be sure to attend the Wednesday Night load in if it is done again this year, the load in area is very small and it is much easier the night before.

Try to get inspected as early as possible with about 60 teams the inspectors are very busy during crunch time

The pits are a bit of a hike from the stands, try to avoid having people constantly having to go back and forth.

If I think of anything else I will let you know

[Brandon Holley]

We're super pumped to attend our first competition in Florida since the 2002 National Championship.

-Brando

[techtiger1]

1251 is registered for the event. Looks like a classic as usual, glad to see 125 is comming to visit .

[AlexD744]

Really hope to get down there for this event, it's always a top notch regional! To out of state-ers, just know that you're coming to a very big regional, usually runs at a little over 60 teams, but because of that there is a lot of energy!!

Also, most people don't know this happens, but, you will see PINK team suck, it happens every year. But by the time Saturday afternoon rolls around, all of their bugs are magically fixed and their machine works flawlessly. I'm convinced that on Friday night they call in a witch-doctor to perform voo-doo on their robot.

[MARS_James]

Originally Posted by AlexD744

Also, most people don't know this happens, but, you will see PINK team suck, it happens every year. But by the time Saturday afternoon rolls around, all of their bugs are magically fixed and their machine works flawlessly. I'm convinced that on Friday night they call in a witch-doctor to perform voo-doo on their robot.

I got to say they don't suck, the only year since I have been around where they haven't been one of the best from the start was 2007 and the robot wasn't done and was just parts in a crate when it got there. You could also say that about quite a few teams who are at their first regional of the year. Friday morning this year 180 and 744 had a match where they only scored 7 points together and they battled for division win this year. It has a lot more to do with everyone working their bugs out and getting the drivers comfortable the only reason why PINK sticks out is because they work out more than everyone else combined

[TeamDrift4091]

Team DRIFT 4091 is super happy to be back to Orlando.

[AlexD744]

Originally Posted by MARS_James

I got to say they don't suck, the only year since I have been around where they haven't been one of the best from the start was 2007 and the robot wasn't done and was just parts in a crate when it got there. You could also say that about quite a few teams who are at their first regional of the year. Friday morning this year 180 and 744 had a match where they only scored 7 points together and they battled for division win this year. It has a lot more to do with everyone working their bugs out and getting the drivers comfortable the only reason why PINK sticks out is because they work out more than everyone else combined

I'm sorry if I made it seem like I was trying to bring pink down. I really wasn't, I was just saying something unique about the regional. I have a lot of good friends on that team and they all know what I'm talking about. They are no less of an amazing team because of it, in fact to me it's so impressive to see how they (seemingly magically) get their bugs fixed.

For my time as a student, 2009-2012, they have been building their robot on thursday and working out the bugs on friday. In 2009, they were a second round pick, but still won the regional. In 2010, they weren't even picked but went to Einstien that year. In 2011, they barely had a chassis put together in the crate, but they were the first pick by saturday afternoon, and won the regional. In 2012, they could barely shoot until elimination rounds, then took first place and then took 2nd in the world. I think it's AMAZING what they do, and if you're looking for a regional, this is one of the reasons this regional is special and a real treat to watch.

Imagine in one match it's a pink chassis flying around the field, and then an hour later there is a minibot system, and four hours later they have a fully functional arm. Then an hour later they have an autonomous routine running perfectly, and next thing you know they win the regional! Some years it's more drastic than other years, but regardless, it's really cool!!!

So come to Orlando!!

[Kit Gerhart]

Originally Posted by MARS_James

I got to say they don't suck, the only year since I have been around where they haven't been one of the best from the start was 2007 and the robot wasn't done and was just parts in a crate when it got there. You could also say that about quite a few teams who are at their first regional of the year. Friday morning this year 180 and 744 had a match where they only scored 7 points together and they battled for division win this year. It has a lot more to do with everyone working their bugs out and getting the drivers comfortable the only reason why PINK sticks out is because they work out more than everyone else combined

I think we set the record for number of times arriving at UCF with a box of parts, missing most, or all of our practice sessions, but then doing very well in the competition. It always bugs me that we operate that way, but in the end, we usually compete very well.

[wendymom]

The date for the Logo Contest has been extended to Nov. 15th:


To help celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Orlando FIRST Robotics Regional in March 2013, the Orlando Regional Planning Committee is conducting a contest to design a distinctive logo that reflects both the FIRST competition and our Central Florida heritage. The Orlando Regional 15th Anniversary logo should incorporate the FIRST logo although there are restrictions from FIRST about how it can be used (spacing, color, changing, etc.), outlined at http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprogr...brand?id=17122.

The contest is open to individuals on FRC teams in the State of Florida, other teams that have competed in the Florida (now Orlando) Regional, and all Regional volunteers. Submittals should be sent electronically (.jpeg or .png) to the Fundraising Committee at OrlandoFIRSTRegional@gmail.com by 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2012. The winning entry will be displayed on the Orlando Regional website (www.floridafirstregional.com) following the winning selection. Please note that some additional editing of the winning logo may be applied before the logo is finalized. When sending your submittal, please include the following information in the email: your name, team name & number, email address, contact phone number and a paragraph on how you came up with the idea and your thoughts about the design. If you are able, please include a photo of yourself and your teammates with your logo design.

The winning entry and its designer(s) will be recognized at the March 2013 competition and in the Regional Program Book, and the logo will be used on 15th Anniversary t-shirts that will be available for pre-order, and delivered at the competition. It may also be used on other items in honor of the Anniversary.

It is possible that a version of the logo, without the 15th Anniversary reference, or one of the other submittals, may be used in future official Orlando FIRST Robotics items, correspondence, etc. A determination of whether to use the winning logo or an alternate will be made later, but this may help contest entrants in designing the 15th Anniversary Logo.

All 15th Anniversary logo submissions will be the sole property of the Florida FIRST Robotics Education Foundation.

© 2010 The United States Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST®). Used by special permission. All rights reserved.

[TeamDrift4091]

Hello teams,

I am Osiris Villacampa Main mentor of team DRIFT 4091. We will like to visit some of the team schools in Florida in December.
Our main objective is to identify how can our school improve our robotics program base on your experiences.
If you will be willing to receive us in your school please send me a email: ovillacampa@cms.edu.do


Thanks have a nice day!

OV

[Sayrah]

Originally Posted by wendymom

The date for the Logo Contest has been extended to Nov. 15th:


To help celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Orlando FIRST Robotics Regional in March 2013, the Orlando Regional Planning Committee is conducting a contest to design a distinctive logo that reflects both the FIRST competition and our Central Florida heritage. The Orlando Regional 15th Anniversary logo should incorporate the FIRST logo although there are restrictions from FIRST about how it can be used (spacing, color, changing, etc.), outlined at http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprogr...brand?id=17122.

The contest is open to individuals on FRC teams in the State of Florida, other teams that have competed in the Florida (now Orlando) Regional, and all Regional volunteers. Submittals should be sent electronically (.jpeg or .png) to the Fundraising Committee at OrlandoFIRSTRegional@gmail.com by 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2012. The winning entry will be displayed on the Orlando Regional website (www.floridafirstregional.com) following the winning selection. Please note that some additional editing of the winning logo may be applied before the logo is finalized. When sending your submittal, please include the following information in the email: your name, team name & number, email address, contact phone number and a paragraph on how you came up with the idea and your thoughts about the design. If you are able, please include a photo of yourself and your teammates with your logo design.

The winning entry and its designer(s) will be recognized at the March 2013 competition and in the Regional Program Book, and the logo will be used on 15th Anniversary t-shirts that will be available for pre-order, and delivered at the competition. It may also be used on other items in honor of the Anniversary.

It is possible that a version of the logo, without the 15th Anniversary reference, or one of the other submittals, may be used in future official Orlando FIRST Robotics items, correspondence, etc. A determination of whether to use the winning logo or an alternate will be made later, but this may help contest entrants in designing the 15th Anniversary Logo.

All 15th Anniversary logo submissions will be the sole property of the Florida FIRST Robotics Education Foundation.

© 2010 The United States Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST®). Used by special permission. All rights reserved.

Logo contest closes in two days! Get your entries in! I can't wait to see what everyone has submitted.

Sarah

[jstiles]

The agenda for the Orlando Regional has been posted on the website.

We have also announced the winner of the logo contest.

[jstiles]

The Orlando Regional is now taking advance orders for the 2013 Orlando FIRST Regional T-Shirts celebrating our 15th Regional. Orders may be placed using the order form on the website http://www.floridafirstregional.com/2013tshirts.html. All order must be received before February 15, 2013.