2013 Texas Robot Roundup

[Xavbro]

Originally Posted by 2789_B_Garcia

How about a human player contest?

I second this along with the usual Driver Skills Contest.

[safiq10]

Yes Make a dance off i would love to see that happen.

[lynca]

Originally Posted by Xavbro

I second this along with the usual Driver Skills Contest.

Seconded ! I would be happy to volunteer to on the skills challenge committee this year if possible.

[waialua359]

I spent some time yesterday mapping a road trip from IRI to Austin.....moving through St. Louis, Arkansas, Tennessee.......haha.

[Michael Blake]

Originally Posted by waialua359

I spent some time yesterday mapping a road trip from IRI to Austin.....moving through St. Louis, Arkansas, Tennessee.......haha.

Glenn, you might want to factor in a day hitting Branson, MO on your way down.

_Everyone_ should go to Branson at least once, there's some really good shows there.

http://www.branson.com/

--Michael

[JVN]

Originally Posted by waialua359

I spent some time yesterday mapping a road trip from IRI to Austin.....moving through St. Louis, Arkansas, Tennessee.......haha.

Did your route swing through Greenville, TX?

[waialua359]

Michael,
we will check that out!
John,
how can I not have thought of it earlier? *slap my own head*

I just gave Justin some crate dimensions and other info. I'm planning all of this and our team doesnt know about it......yet.

When 2438 went to the Houston regional back in March, they had nothing but admiration and good things to say about all of the TX teams that attended.

Dallas is sounding like a good choice for our team next year also!

[jessjank.]

REGISTER for 2013 Texas Robot Roundup (TRR)!

Registration:
Teams
Volunteers

When:
Saturday, July 27th, 2012 (Optional Practice Day: Friday, July 26th)

Where:
Anderson High School, Austin, Texas (Home of FRC Team 2158 - ausTIN CANs)

Cost:
Early Registration by May 31, 2013: $200
Regular Registration by June 28, 2013: $250
Pre-Rookies: Free!
2nd Robot Entries per Team if slots are still available after Regular Registration: $250
If your team is interested in attending but needs help with funding, please contact RobotRoundup@gmail.com.

After completing the registration form, please mail your registration check (with your team number and name indicated) to:
ausTIN CANs Robotics Team
Anderson High School
8403 Mesa Drive
Austin, TX 78759

Make checks payable to: "ausTIN CANs Supporters"
Tax Forms and W-9 are available upon request.

[jessjank.]

Additional Details/Answers to likely questions:

• Any locals interested in taking part in the TRR Planning Committee please send an email to RobotRoundup@gmail.com. I plan to start having meetings following Championships.
• The schedule is not finalized yet, but will be made public as soon as it is ready.
• We plan to again host a variety of workshops, presentations, and meetings! Stay tuned for details later this summer.
• There will likely be a variety of additional activities for teams, including but not limited to team social, fundraising opportunities, etc.
• We plan to once again hold a Mentors Tournament and a Robot Skills Challenge, along with some other possible challenges (Human Players, etc). Stay tuned for sign ups to come out later this summer.
• Like past TRRs and many other Off-Season Events, we do not plan to have robots inspected at TRR 2013. However, we expect teams to follow the 2013 Game Rules and abide by the values of Gracious Professional.
• The committee will work with key volunteers and consider the decisions of other Off-Seasons to determine if we will instate any changes to the game play rules. Any rules changed will be done so in favor of the teams. We will make announcements of any rule changes as soon as possible.
• We plan to give out a variety of awards again this year, many peer judged. The full list is still to be determined.
• The ausTIN CANs will be hosting their Annual Tin Can Food Drive. The team who contributes the most cans will receive an award.
• Additional information can be found and will be posted at www.austincans.org/robot-roundup
• Please email questions to RobotRoundup@gmail.com

[JohnSchneider]

Originally Posted by waialua359

Michael,
we will check that out!
John,
how can I not have thought of it earlier? *slap my own head*

I just gave Justin some crate dimensions and other info. I'm planning all of this and our team doesnt know about it......yet.

When 2438 went to the Houston regional back in March, they had nothing but admiration and good things to say about all of the TX teams that attended.

Dallas is sounding like a good choice for our team next year also!

Hawaii's gonna be a district in the Texas system now I guess right?

[jessjank.]

Now that Championships is over, it's time to focus your attention on the off-season! Early Registration for Texas Robot Roundup goes until the end of May, after which the registration fee moves from $200 to $250. Register today!

The cap is set at 40 teams. Right now we have 19 teams registered and many more have expressed interest. Here are the teams who are officially signed up:

• 364 – Team Fusion: Gulfport HS Technology Center, Gulfport, MS
• 624 – Cryptonite: Cinco Ranch HS, Katy, TX
• 647 – Cyberwolves: Shoemaker HS, Killeen, TX
• 1296 – Full Metal Jackets: Rockwall HS, Rockwall, TX
• 1477 – Texas Torque: Conroe ISD, The Woodlands, TX
• 2158 – ausTIN CANs: Anderson HS, Austin, TX
• 2468 - Appreciate: Westlake HS, Austin, TX
• 2587 – DiscoBots: Lamar HS, Houston, TX
• 2789 - TEXplosion: Manor New Tech HS, Manor, TX
• 2881 – Lady Cans: Girl Scouts of Central Texas, Austin, TX
• 2848 – The All Sparks: Jesuit HS, Dallas, TX
• 2936 – Gatorzillas: Dickinson HS, Dickinson, TX
• 3103 – Iron Plaid: Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, Houston, TX
• 3481 – Bronc Botz: San Antonio Competition Robotics Alliance, San Antonio, TX
• 3735 – Klein Bots: Klein ISD, Klein, TX
• 3847 – Spectrum: St. Agnes Academy/Strake Jesuit College Prep, Houston, TX
• 3997 – Screaming Chickens: BSA Robotics Explorer Post, San Antonio, TX
• 3999 – Shadetree Mechanics: Killeen, TX
• 4332 – EHS RoboCats: Edinburg HS/ECISD, Edinburg, TX

You can always find an updated team list here.

See past posts and emails for more details! Please email RobotRoundup@gmail.com with questions. We look forward to seeing you at TRR 2013!

[2789_B_Garcia]

2789 is now registered and can't wait!

[Coach Norm]

2468 Appreciate is now registered for TRR.

The check will be in the mail soon.

[Mykey]

The Screaming Chickens will be there!

[Michael Blake]

Jess... how you handling second entries for teams with practice bots?

Same as last year?

THANKS!

--Michael