2013 Queen City FRC Regional

[Jimmy Nichols]

Here is an email I just sent out to all the QCR teams. If you didn't receive it as the main or alternate, check yer spam.

Teams,

I hope this email finds you relaxing and preparing for the competitions. I know we will all be watching the webcasts this weekend to see how the game plays out. In the meantime, we are busy wrapping up the details to host all 53 of you for another wonderful and exciting event. We listened to you last year and are working to incorporate some changes for this year, but as always we welcome any feedback that you have. Now for some information that we wanted to quickly share while we are still preparing our Event Handbook:

1. There is a recent change and ALL teams need to bring their team roster printed from TIMS and all hard copy consent forms to EACH regional they attend. This is different than prior years.

2. For Ohio teams there will be a meeting on Practice day (Thursday) from 1:30-2:30 discussing the latest on organizing the OhioFIRST organization. Please send an adult representative to share thoughts and ideas. Meeting will be held in Meeting rooms 1 and 2.

3. For all teams there will be a NEMO meeting on Friday from 1:30 - 2:30 to talk about what is NEMO and NEM's as well as sharing best practices. Meeting will be held in Meeting rooms 1 and 2.

4. Parking will be at a premium as XU will be in session. Please note Parking locations shown on the map in the Event Handbook.

5. Please note on the attached public agenda that the start and stop times are different. We will be starting earlier and ending later on Friday and Saturday.

6. Attached you will find the Box Lunch form.

7. There will be a full practice field with 2 pyramids. But only one pyramid will be open for 3rd level climbing and only one end of the field will be open for High and Middle goal shooting practice. Given the dynamics of this years game and the location of the field, we made this decision to ensure everyone's safety.

8. Please see the attached flyer asking for donations of used/new bicycles for children in need.

9. Take care of your robot bag. Each team was only provided 2 bags and the number of extra bags at the events will be limited. Keep in mind that when you un-bag you will need to re-bag if you are attending an additional event or qualify for the FIRST Championships.

10. If any of your students are interested in being a Student Ambassador for our VIP event, please have them sign up in VIMS. Once in VIMS, select the QCR event, check Saturday, select the role "Assign as Needed", and type in to the field box Student Ambassador. The VIP event will be over Lunch on Saturday, March 23rd.

11. Please visit our website (www.queencityfirst.org)and facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/#!/QueenCityFIRST?fref=ts).

Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions.


Jimmy