2014 Chesapeake Regional

[MechEng83]

Originally Posted by RoboMom

The Chesapeake filled today with some slots held in reserve. We are delighted to welcome back lots of old friends, as well as some new teams. A nice balance of veterans, newer teams, and rookies from up and down the East Coast. And Canada. And England.

Red Alert Robotics is excited to make the trip out from Indiana this year!

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by MechEng83

Red Alert Robotics is excited to make the trip out from Indiana this year!

And Indiana!

[RoboMom]

We are starting to make assignments for volunteers at the event this year. If you are interested in volunteering and haven't signed up yet in the VIMS - do it soon. Visit VIMS at https://my.usfirst.org/VIMS

We will have lots more info coming about the FIRST Stop visitor program, and will have a very active student ambassador program. More info to come on how to get involved.

[Kevin Ray]

Team 329 is looking forward to returning to the great Chesapeake Regional again this year. Of the 4 regionals we've competed in, it was by far, the best. Of course, being lucky enough to win it might have influenced that opinion.

I know this is somewhat early to be asking this so specific a question, but does anyone know if this venue will provide for a true 10' X 10' pit area? The reason I ask is that we've spent 3 months and about 1500 man hours building a completely new pit this year and would like to not make unnecessary modifications. We're a couple of inches shy in each dimension, but could build new cabinets, making us 9' X 9'.

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by Kevin Ray

I know this is somewhat early to be asking this so specific a question, but does anyone know if this venue will provide for a true 10' X 10' pit area? .

The event will know more late in Feb. after receiving pit layout drawings.

[RoboMom]

The Chesapeake Regional has been fortunate to have terrific Master of Ceremonies/Game Announcers over the years.
We are very excited to announce that the fabulous Jeff Seaton will be returning to the event as Master of Ceremonies this year!

RE: volunteers. We have a great lineup of volunteers again this year. We are making an effort to train more local folks in the key roles as we are expanding our volunteer base, including engaging many FIRST alums as well as local groups.

We will be starting to make assignments outside of the lead roles later this month. Please get your info in the VIMS asap if you want to volunteer.

Register to Volunteer at an FRC Event (VIMS)
http://www.usfirst.org/community/vol...vent-positions

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by Kevin Ray

Team 329 is looking forward to returning to the great Chesapeake Regional again this year. Of the 4 regionals we've competed in, it was by far, the best. Of course, being lucky enough to win it might have influenced that opinion.

I know this is somewhat early to be asking this so specific a question, but does anyone know if this venue will provide for a true 10' X 10' pit area? The reason I ask is that we've spent 3 months and about 1500 man hours building a completely new pit this year and would like to not make unnecessary modifications. We're a couple of inches shy in each dimension, but could build new cabinets, making us 9' X 9'.

Pit footprints will be 10' x 10'.