BattleCry@WPI 15 - Reg opening soon!

[Abrakadabra]

Can't think of a better way to spend Memorial Day weekend! (Honestly!)

Has the committee ever considered giving autobids to the previous year's winners? (...he asks somewhat selfishly )

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by Abrakadabra

Can't think of a better way to spend Memorial Day weekend! (Honestly!)

I couldn't agree more!

BattleCry is one of the BEST FRC events in the country and I'm very excited to see it move to two full days because anything less just isn't enough!

[Chi Meson]

Originally Posted by Abrakadabra

Can't think of a better way to spend Memorial Day weekend! (Honestly!)

Has the committee ever considered giving autobids to the previous year's winners? (...he asks somewhat selfishly )

I tried the same thing last year...

[ColleenShaver]

Hi everyone-

Glad to hear teams are excited for another BattleCry@WPI! We're psyched to celebrate our 15th year running this event with some great new features and the classics.

Here are some general updates from our planning committee meeting earlier this week:

• The BC15 theme is going to be awesome... You're going to love it! Once you register, don't be surprised if we stop by your team's pit at the NE DCMP or the FRC CMP to film you for the opening!
• We are upping the capacity to 60 teams and testing another new pit layout for it. Looking at 9'x9' pits still we hope.
• We will continue to move all 60 teams forward to the elims! That means 20 alliances of 3 teams.
• We are guaranteeing each team 10 matches.
• Expect to see some special 15-year swag just like we did at 10 years... and teams who have been to all 15 BCs (yes, there are several) will get some cool stuff too because, let's be honest, that's a pretty awesome feat!

And other important confirmations:

• Registration fee stays at $350. Give props to our sponsors for their continued support!
• You get 10 free t-shirts
• You get 10 free lunches on Sunday
• You get 10 free BBQ Dinners on Saturday
• You get 10 free Ice Creams on Saturday
• You are guaranteed to have a great time! If you're not, tell us so we can make sure you do!

We are reseting the BC registration site and expect to announce the registration opening date as soon as it is ready to roll. Typically it's around 1-Apr so keep an eye out. We try to set registration at a time that accommodates most area teams (so a Mon-Wed around noon) who might be attending events or have to work.

Here's our initial proposed agenda for the two days. Moving the Team Social a little earlier and making it longer will allow us to add some fun new activities that can take place outdoors and let people get home a little earlier if they wish.

Saturday - May 24
0800: Pits Open, Load-in
0830: Practice Matches Begin
0930: Practice Matches End
0930: Driver’s Meeting
1000: Opening Ceremony
1015: Matches Begin
1230: Lunch Break
1330: Matches Resume
1800: BBQ Begins
1900: Matches End, Pits Close
1900: Team Social Begins
2000: BBQ Ends
2200: Team Social Ends

Sunday - May 25
0800: Pits Open
0845: Opening Ceremony
0900: Matches Begin
1150: Matches End
1200: Alliance Selection
1215: Lunch Break
1300: Elimination Matches Begin
1700: Awards Ceremony Begins
1800: Event Ends

Let us know if you're coming on our Facebook event!

And whether or not your team is coming, sign up to be a volunteer! Off-seasons are a great place to try a new position you might like to have at an official FRC event!

P.S. Sorry... no auto-bids for previous Champions!

[DDSLoan96]

What day will registration be open?

[plnyyanks]

Originally Posted by DDSLoan96

What day will registration be open?

Their facebook page estimates this Thursday (tomorrow)

[ColleenShaver]

Registration will open Thursday April 3rd at noon.

Teams may register by going to this link or going to http://www.wpi.edu/+bc and clicking on "Enter the Fray".

The Enter the Fray page will automatically flip to the registration link sometime between 1200-1201 on Thursday.

The Challengers page will be updated with the team list typically 1-2 hours after registration opens. The first 60 registrants will be placed on the Challengers list and provided they submit timely payment will remain as active competitors. Any additional teams will be placed on the Ready Reserves and be called up as Challengers are unable to attend.

[esquared]

Originally Posted by ColleenShaver

• You get 10 free Ice Creams on Saturday
  
  
• You get 10 free Ice Creams on Saturday
  
  
• You get 10 free Ice Creams on Saturday

This is the REAL reason BC is so popular

[Mike Norton]

Colleen you had me at BBQ. Best value robotics competition. by the way Ice cream


Hope we get in

[Niezrecki]

"In past years, registration has filled as quickly as 10 seconds after opening, so register early!"

Bring it on...