Rumble in the Roads - 2014

[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.

[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.
zzzz

[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.

[notmattlythgoe]

We are excited to announce that over the past week we've had 2 more teams register. VA QF and Palmetto QF Team 346 RoboHawks and VA SF Team 3939 Robotic Knights. Here is the updated list of competitors.

339 Kilroy - Stafford, VA
346 RoboHawks, Chesterfield, 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
3939 Robotics Knights - Buchanan, VA

[mrmummert]

16 teams now...and if you count the three "B" teams...thats 19...that leaves
either 5 or 7 slots for a 24 teams event.....If your teams hasn't registered yet...you still have just under 60 days left. Lets hear from some of the Hampton Roads teams that haven't registered yet....I'm hearing that were supposed to have a excellent MC for this event that a lot of Va. teams know well. grin

[notmattlythgoe]

Less than 7 weeks away!

Here is a lodging, dining, and shopping guide for the area around the venue. If you need assistance with your travel arrangements please let us know.

[TDav540]

1 month to go!

[notmattlythgoe]

Originally Posted by TDav540

1 month to go!

That's right, and we've added a couple more teams to the mix! Our friends in Newport News Team 4538 Enginuity have decided to join us along with the Titans Team 539 from Richmond VA.

We are also very excited to have a pre-rookie team from the Appomattox Regional Governor's School joining us for the event. Their registration fee and a robot have been generously donated by one of the veteran teams attending the event.

We look forward to seeing everyone in a month!

339 Kilroy - Stafford, VA
346 RoboHawks, Chesterfield, VA
384 Sparky - Richmond, VA
422 Mech Tech Dragons - Richmond, VA
435 The Robodogs - Raleigh, NC
539 Titans - 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
1829 Carbonauts - Onancock, VA
2363 Triple Helix - Newport News, VA
3168 Warriors - Suffolk, VA
3939 Robotics Knights - Buchanan, VA
4538 Enginuity, Newport News, VA
Pre-Rookie, Petersburg, VA

[notmattlythgoe]

In the past couple of days we have added 4 more teams! NC Regional Winners Team 900 Zebracorns from Durham NC, Team 1908 ShoreBots from Exmore VA, Rookie All Stars Team 4969 Iron FeNix from Virginia Beach VA, and Team 2028 Phantom Mentalists from Hampton VA.

With 3 teams interested in running "B" teams, this means we have a full field! However, registration is still open for any teams interested in attending!

339 Kilroy - Stafford, VA
346 RoboHawks - Chesterfield, VA
384 Sparky - Richmond, VA
422 Mech Tech Dragons - Richmond, VA
435 The Robodogs - Raleigh, NC
539 Titans - Richmond, VA
540 Talon 540 - Henrico, VA
900 Zebracorns - Durham, NC
1086 Blue Cheese - Glen Allen, VA
1137 Rocket Sauce - Matthews, VA
1262 the STAGS - Martinsville, VA
1610 BOT - Builders of Tomorrow - Franklin, VA
1829 Carbonauts - Onancock, VA
1908 ShoreBots - Exmore, VA
2028 Phantom Mentalists - Hampton, VA
2363 Triple Helix - Newport News, VA
3168 Warriors - Suffolk, VA
3939 Robotics Knights - Buchanan, VA
4538 Enginuity - Newport News, VA
4969 Iron FeNix - Virginia Beach, VA
Pre-Rookie ARGS Dragons - Petersburg, VA