2013 Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional

[Jeff Pahl]

Originally Posted by Wiifi

There are currently 132 (10/17 9:30am) teams in Minnesota, I am personally expecting there to be around 160 team in Minnesota this year.

The number I've heard a few times is ~170.

Personally, I hope they hold the number of teams at 10K Lakes and North Star closer to 55 than 60+. One of the reasons our students have elected to not return to 10K this year is that it was far too crowded last year and they did not find it all that enjoyable (even though we were Finalists). That experience, coupled with our spring break and it being Easter weekend, will be keeping 2530 from returning this year.

I'm hoping to be able to come up at least one day just to watch and see a lot of old friends.

[Boe]

Most teams i believe stick to just the one, and dont switch off ( on a regular basis at least) So that means the Fighting Calculators will be at North Star again, hopefully i can find a time to get over there and see a few matches or run the live stream station.

[ehochstein]

Originally Posted by Jeff Pahl

The number I've heard a few times is ~170.

I've heard that number as well, I always feel a need to lower my personal estimate so when it does go over I can be surprised.

Most teams i believe stick to just the one, and dont switch off ( on a regular basis at least) So that means the Fighting Calculators will be at North Star again, hopefully i can find a time to get over there and see a few matches or run the live stream station.

I've been meaning to head over to North Star the past few years, I enjoyed competing with your team back in 2008 at 10K Lakes... Love the Fighting Calculator mascot!

[waialua359]

Sounds fun!
I wish we could attend, but the scheduling doesnt work for us.
We are already planning to drive from Minneapolis to Duluth for Week 2, and back prior to flying to Chicago for the Boilermaker regional during Week 3.
Wouldve been nice to just do the tournament in Minneapolis instead.

Been there twice during the winter and its about the only time I experienced negative degree weather.

[Tyler Olds]

I always love coming to this event each year. Definitely a unique venue and U of M is an awesome university. The twin cities are a great place to visit, with great teams and great people and there is a ton to do around the area. See you all in March!

[Jon Stratis]

Originally Posted by waialua359

Been there twice during the winter and its about the only time I experienced negative degree weather.

Do we need to organize a winter coat drive for you guys?

[Camren]

This will be my 3rd year at 10k lakes and I love the teams there it always seems like there is a good balance of stellar teams and developing teams. The volunteers are pretty cool though I feel like they should open up more seating and have a more lenient about bringing in personal food because dinky town is limited to how many people it can feed and during lunch period lines extend out of most food places. But aside from that the campus allows good free space to get out and get some fresh air.

[jessss]

This is my fourth year at 10,000 lakes and my 2705's fifth year at 10,000 lakes. I personally love the atmosphere at 10,000 lakes and can't wait for the regional this year. I love seeing the same faces at 10,000 lakes year after year and some of the new face! Can't wait to see everyone there this upcoming season!

[MrBydlon]

Team 3313 has attended 10,000 Lakes 3 years in a row and this year will mark the 4th. We were the wobbly scissor lift back in 2011. Haha.

It is always a good time at Williams Arena and it's fun to see quite a few of the same teams year after year. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again this March!

[ehochstein]

Two new rookies from Minnesota have registered for this event, 4651 from Eyota, MN and 4664 from Andover, MN.

It will not allow me to edit my original post, so if a mod/admin reads this and had the ability to do so it would be much appreciated if they were added. Thanks!

[Alpha Beta]

Only 1 spot left before 10,000 lakes goes to wait pool status. Who wants it bad enough to switch their current regional commitment?

[Tyler Olds]

Originally Posted by Alpha Beta

Only 1 spot left before 10,000 lakes goes to wait pool status. Who wants it bad enough to switch their current regional commitment?

How about 1986?!?!

[ehochstein]

4667, a rookie team from Temixco, MR, Mexico takes the spot! This is the first time an out-of-country team has attended the MN 10K Lakes Regional.

[Aren Siekmeier]

Originally Posted by Tyler Olds

How about 1986?!?!

They should do North Star instead... Not that I'm biased or anything

[ehochstein]

179 FIRST Robotics Competition teams are registered in Minnesota for this season. There are 62 teams competing at the 10k Lakes regional! I look forward to doing some scorekeeping for them Updated team list is below.

525
2052
2181
2227
2232
2450
2470
2479
2480
2498
2500
2501
2502
2508
2509
2511
2515
2518
2529
2535
2538
2545
2705
2823
2825
2846
2855
2879
2987
3007
3018
3038
3058
3081
3082
3100
3102
3184
3202
3244
3292
3297
3299
3300
3313
3407
3454
3524
3630
3745
3765
4207
4229
4277
4360
4536
4549
4626
4651
4664
4667
4850

Rookies are in bold.