2013 Boilermaker Regional

[Peyton Yeung]

So the BMR filled up on day 1 this year. I'm glad 45 got in. It looks like we have an extreme traveler from Hawaii. Welcome 359!!!

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by Tubatroopa

So the BMR filled up on day 1 this year. I'm glad 45 got in. It looks like we have an extreme traveler from Hawaii. Welcome 359!!!

*jaw falls off*

I hate to say it... but I think IN might need a second regional if BMR filled up that fast.

*reattaches jaw with zip ties*

Hopefully I'll be able to volunteer again this year. Last year rocked, and I suspect this year will rock even more.

Edits:

1. We also have an extreme traveler from Puerto Rico coming. Welcome 1872!

2. No rookies... yet. IIRC there are rookie reserved slots.

[Peyton Yeung]

Originally Posted by ratdude747

I hate to say it... but I think IN might need a second regional if BMR filled up that fast.

There is a second regional in IN at Terre Haute called the Crossroad Regional during week 6.

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by Tubatroopa

There is a second regional in IN at Terre Haute called the Crossroad Regional during week 6.

Didn't know that. You learn something every day.

[IndySam]

and you can count Queen City and Midwest. Indiana teams have many choices now.

[Taylor]

Originally Posted by IndySam

and you can count Queen City and Midwest. Indiana teams have many choices now.

I'd even throw SMR and Buckeye into that list.

With so many regionals within driving distance, that really speaks to the competition level and atmosphere of cameraderie found at BMR.

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Tubatroopa

So the BMR filled up on day 1 this year.

It was full before the end of hour 1. The Crossroads Regional apparently didn't take a lot of pressure off. Where can we put another regional competition in north central Indiana next year?

[IndySam]

I don't think Crossroads received a lot of early business because it is in week six. As more teams start to register and realize they missed out on Boiler and then QC and MW fill up (MW is almost there) you will see a lot more interest in Crossroads.

At least this year Indiana teams wont be completely shut out of an Indiana regional.

[jason_zielke]

I think the pace at which BMR filled up this year is also a credit to FIRST Regional Director for Indiana, Steve Florence and his efforts to ensure all teams were informed and prepared to sign-up. I see a lot of his behind the scenes work and he is doing a great job!

I checked registrations out about 1 p.m. yesterday and Indiana had more teams signed up by that point than every other state except 3. That's a compelling statement.

As for the Crossroads Regional, I know our team and I suspect others, registered for BMR first because the capacity is lower at BMR. We fully intend to go to Crossroads as well.

Being a Rose-Hulman Alum, I have been in the venue for the Crossroads Regional a lot, I was actually a student when it was built, and I am very excited about the layout. The field-house area where the pits will be is huge and the arena is attached directly to it, separated only by a wall. Think IRI but without the hallway between the pits and field.

If you are interested, you can find some pictures of the facility at http://www.rose-hulman.edu/Intramura...facilities.htm

Pits are in the SRC Fieldhouse and the Competition Field will be in the Hulbert Arena.