2014 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus

[GCentola]

Hey everyone,

If you are interested in making the 10th annual Ruckus one of the best events around, be sure to sign up and volunteer (and, while you are at it, consider having a pie thrown in your face)! Volunteer Registration will open on May 28th at 8am. We look forward to seeing everyone on 10/18.

[JOEL340]

Originally Posted by Johnnybukkel

Full 45 teams AND a waitlist? Maybe we should start talking to the people who run Blue Cross for 2015 Ruckus. Aim for 75 teams?

Moving to a bigger venue would be awesome!

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by JOEL340

Moving to a bigger venue would be awesome!

and alot more expensive.

[Koko Ed]

Ruckus volunteering is now open!

[Koko Ed]

To any teams attending the Ruckus this year I need a favor: I need a couple of robots from previous years (preferably 2005 or 2011) to use a props at the event. Last year I had a couple of dummys at the event that we placed in broken seats. This year I would like to place the robots in the visible basement area and have the robots attacking them. It would give people the idea to stay out of the basement during the event (the two big German Sheppard that are kept down there would reinforce that point). It would keep anyone from trying to steal the dummys (someone actually tried to leave with one of them) and it would be a cool prop for the event. Let me know if you can help.

[Koko Ed]

The design for the 2014 10th anniversary shirt is now official! Come by the Ruckus and get yours!

[Alex Cormier]

Is ruckus full?

[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?