2014 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Alex Cormier

Is ruckus full?

We have 44 teams.

[GCentola]

Hello Everyone! It's hard to believe we only have a little more than a month left until the 10th annual Ruckus! As we approach the event, there are few updates we would like to share.

Previously, we announced that if registration were to re-open due to spots becoming available, we would announce this at least one week in advance. Well, here is your lucky chance if you couldn't make it in the first round. Registration will re-open at 8 PM on Monday September 15th and will remain open until we have filled the vacant spots at the event and have a few additional teams queued to fill any future cancellations. Filling of open spots will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis, ordered by time of registration. All teams will be placed on a wait list and notified their registration was received. A member of our planning committee will notify the team contact within 24 hours of the registration that they are either filling an open spot or of their position on the wait list (based on time of registration and spots remaining open at the time). Currently, we presently have TWO (2) openings for teams. Teams past this initial opening quantity who register will remain on a wait list as long as they desire, kept in order by time of registration, to have the opportunity to fill any further spots that open.

Teams accepted to fill a spot must pay the registration fee in a timely manner to secure their spot. When notified that your team is filling an open spot, the planning committee member will help to make payment arrangements.
If your team is interested in filling the vacant spots, check back on this page when registration re-opens on Monday September 15th at 8 PM! This is also a reminder to registered teams that payment is the only way to secure your place on the list.

Next, we are excited to announce that we have several teams attending this year that were chosen to participate in the beta-test of the 2015 Control system. Because of the tremendous value of testing the system in a competition environment, participating teams will be permitted to use the new system if they would like. Further details are outlined on our website under the "Rules" section.

Lastly, volunteer registration is still open. The success of another amazing event depends on our awesome volunteers, and we would love for you to take part.


Garrick

[GCentola]

Originally Posted by GCentola

Registration will re-open at 8 PM on Monday September 15th and will remain open until we have filled the vacant spots at the event and have a few additional teams queued to fill any future cancellations. Filling of open spots will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis, ordered by time of registration. All teams will be placed on a wait list and notified their registration was received. A member of our planning committee will notify the team contact within 24 hours of the registration that they are either filling an open spot or of their position on the wait list (based on time of registration and spots remaining open at the time). Currently, we presently have THREE (3) openings for teams. Teams past this initial opening quantity who register will remain on a wait list as long as they desire, kept in order by time of registration, to have the opportunity to fill any further spots that open.

If your team is interested in filling the vacant spots, check back on this page when registration re-opens on Monday September 15th at 8 PM! This is also a reminder to registered teams that payment is the only way to secure your place on the list.

Reminder that registration will re-open next week! At this point, there are three spots available.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by GCentola

Reminder that registration will re-open next week! At this point, there are three spots available.

48 dropped out?

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

48 dropped out?

That would be news to 48.

Sent an email to planning committee awhile ago stating we wished to make a final decision on Ruckus shortly after the Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge on 9/20, well ahead of the payment deadline which was communicated to be October 3rd.

I have not heard back from anyone official since then. If we have been officially dropped due to Ruckus planning committee decision, I would have expected to receive some kind of official notification informing me of such.

[heydowns]

Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

That would be news to 48.

Sent an email to planning committee awhile ago stating we wished to make a final decision on Ruckus shortly after the Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge on 9/20

Hi Travis,

The planning committee is aware of Team 48's position per your very clear communications with our registration coordinator. Right now we still consider 48 as registered (as we do all registered teams who do not tell us otherwise).

The three vacant spots we presently have do not include 48's spot - you guys are registered. We hope that 48 will continue to be able to join us in October (and I personally wish you luck with and at Mahoning Valley RC).

[GCentola]

Just a friendly reminder that registration for a limited number of spots will re-open TOMORROW (9/15) at 8pm.

As noted earlier, registration will be reopening to fill some cancellations we've received. Registration will remain open until we have filled the vacant spots at the event and have a few additional teams queued to fill any future cancellations. This will be done on a first-come, first-serve basis, ordered by time of registration after registration re-opens. ALL Teams will be placed on a wait list and will be notified by a member of our planning committee if they are either filling an open spot or if they are in a queue to any future cancellations.

Additionally, for teams currently registered, the only way to guarantee your place on the list is to submit payment.

[GCentola]

The 10th annual Rah Cha Cha Ruckus is now only one month away!

We've now had a few teams make it in during the second round of registration (which is still open)! We're looking forward to an awesome event for all teams, and are planning on some exciting things for this year.

Teams, 10th anniversary T-shirts will be available for pre-order though your team leader. Don't miss out, and make sure to get your orders in by October 3rd!

Are you excited yet?

[GCentola]

Hi everyone!

It’s now October, which means Ruckus is getting closer and closer! We are getting very excited for our 10th year and looking forward to an awesome competition. Just a few updates!
October 3rd: This date is pretty important! Registration fees are due at this point. If you have not paid or have not made arrangements for payment, the committee will assume that you are not attending the 2014 Ruckus and you will be removed from the list (which is sad because we want you to have an awesome time). Additionally, food and t-shirt preorders are due. If your team wants some awesome 10th anniversary t-shirts, get your orders in ASAP!

The current team list stands at 40 teams:
20
174
191
340
378
578
610
639
865
1114
1126
1241
1285
1334
1405
1507
1511
1518
1551
1559
1585
2228
2340
2852
2994
3003
3015
3157
3173
3181
3710
3951
4001
4039
4343
4476
4914
4930
5254
5433

We hope you are getting excited! 16 days left!

[Alex Cormier]

Will the same very rude pit announcer be back in that position?

[BrennanB]

Will there be a webcast of the event?

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by BrennanB

Will there be a webcast of the event?

no