Rumble in the Roads - 2014

[Electronica1]

Originally Posted by notmattlythgoe

540 Talon 540 - Henrico, VA

Sorry, but my OCD wanted me to point that out...

[notmattlythgoe]

Originally Posted by Electronica1

Sorry, but my OCD wanted me to point that out...

Not quite sure how I ended up typing Henrich...

[notmattlythgoe]

We are excited up update our team list to include the VA Quarter Finalists and Deans List Finalist, Team 1137 Rocket Sauce!

339 Kilroy - Stafford, VA
384 Sparky - Richmond, VA
422 Mech Tech Dragons - Richmond, VA
540 Talon 540 - Henrico, VA
1086 Blue Cheese - Glen Allen, VA
1137 Rocket Sauce - Matthews, VA
1610 BOT - Builders of Tomorrow - Franklin, VA
1793 The Pilots - Norfolk, VA
2363 Triple Helix - Newport News, VA
3168 Warriors - Suffolk, VA

[mrmummert]

For those who don't know....Menchville is close to Christopher Newport, the Mariners Museum and just south of Williamsburg.
There are about 14 teams not yet registered with in a hour/ hour 1/2 of Menchville high (heck Franklin is like a hour 1/2 away...so whats your excuse?) and thats not counting teams North of Richmond.....They would really like to fill this up so come on and register when you can. I don't know if we have any new pre 2015 rookies out there...but maybe if someone knows they could be contacted.

[notmattlythgoe]

Virginia QF 1262 the STAGS have decided to make the long drive out to join us for the competition.

339 Kilroy - Stafford, VA
384 Sparky - Richmond, VA
422 Mech Tech Dragons - Richmond, VA
540 Talon 540 - Henrico, VA
1086 Blue Cheese - Glen Allen, VA
1137 Rocket Sauce - Matthews, VA
1262 the STAGS - Martinsville, VA
1610 BOT - Builders of Tomorrow - Franklin, VA
1793 The Pilots - Norfolk, VA
2363 Triple Helix - Newport News, VA
3168 Warriors - Suffolk, VA

[notmattlythgoe]

We are very excited to add our first out of state team to our list of competitors. Virginia finalists Team 435 The Robodogs out of NC are going to be making their way north to have some fun along with Team 1829 Carbonauts from Onancock, VA.

339 Kilroy - Stafford, VA
384 Sparky - Richmond, VA
422 Mech Tech Dragons - Richmond, VA
435 The Robodogs - Raleigh, NC
540 Talon 540 - Henrico, VA
1086 Blue Cheese - Glen Allen, VA
1137 Rocket Sauce - Matthews, VA
1262 the STAGS - Martinsville, VA
1610 BOT - Builders of Tomorrow - Franklin, VA
1793 The Pilots - Norfolk, VA
1829 Carbonauts - Onancock, VA
2363 Triple Helix - Newport News, VA
3168 Warriors - Suffolk, VA

[notmattlythgoe]

Call for Volunteers
Volunteering is a great way for parents and siblings to experience the competition, and we would greatly appreciate their help to put on a great event. One of the goals of the event is to grow the local volunteer base in preparation for the future move to districts, so the more new people we can get involved the better! Interested volunteers may register on the website or may contact me for more information.

Pre-rookies
“Pre-rookie” FRC teams that will compete in the 2015 season are welcome to register at a reduced cost and can borrow a veteran team's robot! If you're interested in registering a pre-rookie team, please contact me for more information.

"B" Teams
If your team is interested in registering a second robot at the event, please let me know. "B" teams will be invited to register on a first-come, first-served basis until all of the competition’s remaining slots are filled.

Boxed Lunches
There are several lunch options, including a grocery store, within 10 driving minutes of the venue. In addition to these options, we plan to pre-sell boxed lunches at the event. Stay tuned to the website for ordering instructions and more information. All proceeds from the boxed lunch sales will go towards offsetting the cost of hosting the event.

Spaces are filling up, so make sure to get those registrations in quickly.

If you have any questions email me at lythgoe.matthew@gmail.com.

[notmattlythgoe]

Here is the currently proposed schedule folks. We plan on having a load in Friday night for local teams and those teams that travel over on Friday. We also plan on running first come first served practice matches once the field is up and running Friday evening.

Friday, October 3
7:00 PM Early team load-in
7:00 PM Unscheduled practice matches (if possible)
9:00 PM Pits close

Saturday, October 4
7:30 AM Team load-in & doors open
8:30 AM Drivers meeting
9:00 AM Opening ceremonies
9:15 AM Start of qualification matches
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Resume qualification matches
2:00 PM Alliance selection
2:30 PM Elimination tournament
4:30 PM Awards ceremony

[wilsonmw04]

So, would it make sense for Richmond teams to wake up early and arrive Saturday morning?

[notmattlythgoe]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

So, would it make sense for Richmond teams to wake up early and arrive Saturday morning?

That's what we usually do for events in Richmond.

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by notmattlythgoe

That's what we usually do for events in Richmond.

excellent! The whole Friday thing sort of freaked me out for a sec. beating the bushes for more teams.

[notmattlythgoe]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

excellent! The whole Friday thing sort of freaked me out for a sec. beating the bushes for more teams.

I'll relabel the schedule to say early load-in instead. Probably a bit confusing.

[PayneTrain]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

So, would it make sense for Richmond teams to wake up early and arrive Saturday morning?

We went to Battlefield last year and are going to Baltimore and Rumble this year as one day events. Nothing like rolling out of downtown Richmond at 5am.
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