2014 Palmetto Regional

[JohnFogarty]

Originally Posted by Bochek

Thanks! We're excited for the warm weather! Any pointers for the new guys?

-Bochek

We might be rookies as a team but as you can tell by this thread Billfred, Casey, and I are experienced in the ways of the Palmetto Regional.

Weather-wise...
While you are coming to the South-East it hasn't exactly warmed up here yet. Though it should be a bit better than what you experience in Canada. I'm expecting temperatures to be in the 60s or 70s so still bring a jacket for no other reason than it could be windy since it is the coast.

Venue-Event-wise...
Seats are a premium if nothing has changed much from last year, though we don't have the large teams on the roster like we did last year, make sure you send a good few of your teammates to find seats right as doors open.

Palmetto as of last year only had a half practice field. I don't expect anything different this year. Though maybe they will...because multiple robot play is more important this time around.

There are in house concessions on the audience side of the convention center....YAY!

Make sure you visit the college and sponsorship row, you may be from out of country, but they still have some big scholarships for international students.
I can really only speak for the University of South Carolina in which I attend.

If you need scouting sheets or any other black and white printing done. Come to 4901's pit. We can help you in a jiffy. (Laser-jet printer)

All in all, Palmetto is a really well done competition, Our DJ has always been as we who watch a lot of streams call it, "Canada Tier" and of course all of the teams are friendly. Just ask our Brazilian friends about the first time they came to the Palmetto state.

Looking forward to seeing you down here!
-John Fogarty