2014 Chesapeake Regional

[JesseK]

Thank You for the photos Peter! That's our first technical award ever.

1885 had a lot of fun at Chesapeake. Well, except when we were double teamed by defenders - that's not so fun. The referee'ing was great all around, some of the best I've seen this year.

Thank you 329 and 2537 for being good partners for elims. We had a strategy that has worked at many events before and we could have made it all the way with just a little luck at the right moments.

We are really glad to see a lot of our local friends get their spots to Championships; congratulations! We look forward to seeing you there.

[RoboMom]

Quick survey went out to all the teams and volunteers. We are getting some great feedback. Thanks to all who are taking the time to send in suggestions.

[NatashaWhyte]

Thank you so much everyone for the amazing weekend from Team 1547 - Where's Waldo! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly! We had the time of our lives and made friends we will never forget. We were so happy to accept the Spirit Award, it was so much fun to share our spirit with you all! We're hoping to see you all again soon.

[Peragore]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

I know it won't help this year, but, typically, If you go to the announcer right after the awards ceremony you can get the script itself without need for video.

We were kicking ourselves on the way home for not doing that. This is the first year our team has won anything, so we were so shocked that I don't think anyone was thinking

[ToddF]

Last night I finished sorting and uploading the photos from my camera. It's interesting to see what you get when you lend your camera to students to take pictures. It's a whole different view of the competition.

Feel free to browse the photos and download them for your own use. There are lots of really nice pictures of lots of different people who were at the regional. If your pit was near ours, you were on our eliminations alliance, or sat near us in the stands, your chances will be better of finding a picture.

Chesapeake Regional pictures

Also, our multimedia team is in the process of uploading all the match videos to the Triple Helix youtube channel. About half of them are available now, with more to come.

[Peragore]

Originally Posted by ToddF

Last night I finished sorting and uploading the photos from my camera. It's interesting to see what you get when you lend your camera to students to take pictures. It's a whole different view of the competition.

Feel free to browse the photos and download them for your own use. There are lots of really nice pictures of lots of different people who were at the regional. If your pit was near ours, you were on our eliminations alliance, or sat near us in the stands, your chances will be better of finding a picture.

Chesapeake Regional pictures

Also, our multimedia team is in the process of uploading all the match videos to the Triple Helix youtube channel. About half of them are available now, with more to come.

You didn't happen to film the day 2 awards Ceremony, did you?

[pyroslev]

Seems like I missed quite a shindig while I was at the FTC East Super Regional.

2363, glad to see you guys got the win on two fronts.
1885, good see see you guys walk way with the Creativity Award. I wish now I would have taken one of your mentors up on the offer of a ride.
1629, congrats on a double banner showing.
3373, Philip, I'm glad to see the robot and team had a good showing. Based on that I presume you got the robot singing the right tune. (I was one of the CSAs that helped you out in Virginia.)

And to 1610, congratulations on another great showing. The Quality Award was a welcome surprise. I just wish I could have been there. But I know you were in good hands.

[Peragore]

Originally Posted by pyroslev

Seems like I missed quite a shindig while I was at the FTC East Super Regional.

2363, glad to see you guys got the win on two fronts.
1885, good see see you guys walk way with the Creativity Award. I wish now I would have taken one of your mentors up on the offer of a ride.
1629, congrats on a double banner showing.
3373, Philip, I'm glad to see the robot and team had a good showing. Based on that I presume you got the robot singing the right tune. (I was one of the CSAs that helped you out in Virginia.)

And to 1610, congratulations on another great showing. The Quality Award was a welcome surprise. I just wish I could have been there. But I know you were in good hands.

Thanks for the help at Richmond! Gremlins are not always fun to deal with, but you guys made it a little more bearable. Thanks a bunch!

[RoboMom]

Two items.
Photos (lots of them!) found here: http://www.mdfirst.org/about-us/gallery.html

New Scholarships at the Univ of MD - due April 28: http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles...yland_Desc.pdf

[mrmummert]

Todd...

Are you guys planning to upload the later matches from Chesapeake?
I'd really like to see the one we were both in (match 61 from friday?)
Hope you all got your hotel and ride arranged. We'll be at the Hilton.
We're sharing a bus with 384.

See you all at St. Louis.

[Grim Tuesday]

I wish I could have volunteered here...I go to school in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins. For future years, does anyone know any good ways to get from Baltimore to College Park? I don't have a car, and the only way I can think of is to take the MARC Penn Line towards DC, get off in New Carrolton, and take a bus to UMD (a short two and a half hour trip...) Is there a better way?

[ehfeinberg]

Originally Posted by Grim Tuesday

I wish I could have volunteered here...I go to school in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins. For future years, does anyone know any good ways to get from Baltimore to College Park? I don't have a car, and the only way I can think of is to take the MARC Penn Line towards DC, get off in New Carrolton, and take a bus to UMD (a short two and a half hour trip...) Is there a better way?

Sadly that looks like the best way from JHU to UMD by public transportation, however remember there are tons of Balmore teams that you could probably reach out to for a ride.

[ToddF]

Originally Posted by mrmummert

Todd...

Are you guys planning to upload the later matches from Chesapeake?
I'd really like to see the one we were both in (match 61 from friday?)

Well, there is the plan, and then there is the execution...

In the meantime, I'm posting the video of our matches which I personally recorded. Our match together was Q51, where we got the perfect cycle. (Still psyched about that.)

[Peragore]

Originally Posted by ToddF

Well, there is the plan, and then there is the execution...

In the meantime, I'm posting the video of our matches which I personally recorded. Our match together was Q51, where we got the perfect cycle. (Still psyched about that.)

I was standing beside the field getting ready for our match when that happened - was really awesome. Glad you all were able to make it to worlds after your strong showing at Richmond.

Also, I know you all recorded the matches. Did you guys record the awards ceremony as well?

[ToddF]

Originally Posted by Peragore

Did you guys record the awards ceremony as well?

Unfortunately, I don't know for sure. It wouldn't surprise me. I'll send some emails tomorrow and find out.