Ramp Riot 2014: The Official Thread

[OZ_341]

RAMP RIOT 2014
Our 15th Anniversary !!!
Saturday November 1, 2014
Wissahickon High School,
Ambler, PA
Pits Open at 7 AM
Event Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Note: Please register early, we usually sell out in June!
Registration Page-→ http://www.rampriot.com/register-your-team

The Team Flyer is Attached

Preliminary Details:
• 2014 Game Rules
• 36 Team Limit
• Early Registration Fee $275 (Paid by 7/1/14)
• Regular Registration Fee $325 (Paid after 7/1/14)
• All payments are due by 10/1/14

Special Events:
• Prizes, Live Radio Station, Face Painting, and Charity Food Drive
• FTC Scrimmage
• “Girls in Gear” Interactive Girl Scout Program
• Technical and Informational Forums

Questions? Contact the team at……..
Email: rampriot@team341.com

[Clem1640]

Outstanding! I've signed us up already.

[coalhot]

Just forwarded the info to our teacher.

I'm looking forward to this Ramp Riot, especially after last year! Can't wait!

[OZ_341]

We currently have 25 registered teams. Our limit is 36 teams.

If your team plans to attend, please register soon.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on November 1st at Ramp Riot.

[OZ_341]

We currently have 34 registered teams. Our limit is 36 teams.
Only (2) spots left!!
If your team plans to attend, please register soon.

http://www.rampriot.com/register-your-team

Looking forward to seeing everyone on November 1st at Ramp Riot.

[OZ_341]

Below is an Update on Ramp Riot Registration
THANK YOU to everyone that registered!
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 1st!!

Ramp Riot 2014
36 Registered Teams with 0 Spaces Left and 9 teams on the Waiting List

Registered Teams:
11 MORT
75 RoboRaiders
103 Cybersonics Technology Team
222 Tigertrons
224 The Tribe
225 TechFire
272 Cyber Crusaders
304 Robo Griffins
316 LuNaTeCs
341 Miss Daisy
365 MOE / Miracle Workerz
423 Simple Machines
433 Firebirds
484 RoboForce
533 The PSIcotics
708 Hardwired Fusion
709 Femme Tech Fatale
834 Spartechs
1168 Malvern Prep Robotics
1218 Vulcan Robotics
1403 Cougar Robotics
1626 Falcon Robotics
1640 Sab-BOT-age
1676 Pascack Pi-oneers
1712 Dawgma
2016 The Mighty Monkey Wrenches
2539 Krypton Cougars
2607 Fighting RoboVikings
3151 Cyberstorm
3167 Environmental Tectonics Crusaders
4281 The Bull Dogs
4505 McDonogh Eagle Robotics
4575 The Tin Mints
4637 BambiBotz
4954 4-H Palindrome Robotics
5254 Robot Raiders

[stufflikethat]

There will be 4 robots per alliance during elims correct? or like other events in 2014 with three?

[OZ_341]

Originally Posted by stufflikethat

There will be 4 robots per alliance during elims correct? or like other events in 2014 with three?

Our elimination policy actually pre-dates FIRST's policy.
We have been doing 4 robot elimination rounds for about 5 years now and will continue this practice.

I highly recommend 4 robot elims for any event.

There are a few reasons that we started doing this.

1- Since we are trying to inspire everyones rookies. There is nothing more inspirational than having your team in the playoffs.
2- More invested teams = more play-off excitement and more screaming spectators.
3- Under the old system, teams that were not selected, packed up and left.
This usually meant that teams with breakdowns could not find a back-up robot very easily. Searching for the next available back-up robot was slowing down match play.

4 robot elimination alliances is a classic Win-Win situation. The only minor cost is Two extra trophies. This is a very small price to pay for all those extra smiles.

[OZ_341]

Below is an Update on Ramp Riot Registration
THANK YOU to everyone that registered!
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 1st!!

Ramp Riot 2014
36 Registered Teams with 0 Spaces Left and 7 teams on the Waiting List

Registered Teams:
11 MORT
75 RoboRaiders
103 Cybersonics Technology Team
222 Tigertrons
224 The Tribe
225 TechFire
272 Cyber Crusaders
304 Robo Griffins
316 LuNaTeCs
321 RoboLancers
341 Miss Daisy
365 MOE / Miracle Workerz
423 Simple Machines
433 Firebirds
484 RoboForce
533 The PSIcotics
708 Hardwired Fusion
709 Femme Tech Fatale
834 Spartechs
1168 Malvern Prep Robotics
1218 Vulcan Robotics
1403 Cougar Robotics
1626 Falcon Robotics
1640 Sab-BOT-age
1676 Pascack Pi-oneers
1712 Dawgma
2016 The Mighty Monkey Wrenches
2539 Krypton Cougars
2607 Fighting RoboVikings
3151 Cyberstorm
3167 Environmental Tectonics Crusaders
4281 The Bull Dogs
4575 The Tin Mints
4637 BambiBotz
4954 4-H Palindrome Robotics
5254 Robot Raiders

[ASolovay16]

Hello everyone,

I am from team 75. I would first like thank team 341 for consistent hosting a great annual event.

We were looking forward to participating with you guys again, but unfortunately our team is having some logistical issues this year.

We send our regards and wish all the teams good luck.

-Adam Solovay

[OZ_341]

We are very sorry that Team 75 can't compete this year.

As for the team list, we have had a few changes and will update everyone shortly. We are currently reaching out to teams on our waiting list.
We should have a final list published by Wednesday.

Good luck to Team 75 in the 2015 Season and we look forward to seeing everyone at Ramp Riot 2014.

[OZ_341]

Below is an Update on Ramp Riot Registration
THANK YOU to everyone that registered!
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 1st!!

Ramp Riot 2014
36 Registered Teams with 0 Spaces Left and 3 teams on the Waiting List

WELCOME to Teams 1391 and 3314!

Registered Teams:
11 MORT
103 Cybersonics Technology Team
222 Tigertrons
224 The Tribe
225 TechFire
272 Cyber Crusaders
304 Robo Griffins
316 LuNaTeCs
321 RoboLancers
341 Miss Daisy
365 MOE / Miracle Workerz
423 Simple Machines
433 Firebirds
484 RoboForce
533 The PSIcotics
708 Hardwired Fusion
709 Femme Tech Fatale
1168 Malvern Prep Robotics
1218 Vulcan Robotics
1391 Metal Moose
1403 Cougar Robotics
1626 Falcon Robotics
1640 Sab-BOT-age
1676 Pascack Pi-oneers
1712 Dawgma
2016 The Mighty Monkey Wrenches
2539 Krypton Cougars
2607 Fighting RoboVikings
3151 Cyberstorm
3167 Environmental Tectonics Crusaders
3314 Mechanical Mustangs
4281 The Bull Dogs
4575 The Tin Mints
4637 BambiBotz
4954 4-H Palindrome Robotics
5254 Robot Raiders

[OZ_341]

Attached is the 2014 Ramp Riot Information Packet.
Please feel free to distribute this information packet to anyone that is interested in the event. Beyond this packet we will also have some special announcements about visitors and activities.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at Ramp Riot 2014.

[OZ_341]

To All Ramp Riot Visitors:

Please Remember to bring canned goods for the needy to Ramp Riot.
We ask that you consider this worthy cause to honor the memory of Mike Wade.
Mike was a NASA Goddard employee that passed away in 2007.
Mike gave so much to FIRST and to the East Coast off-season events.
The details are below.

Canned Food Drive
The team that delivers the most canned goods will win the 8th Annual “Mike Wade Memorial Award” (eagle trophy).
These cans are donated to the Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard to prepare Thanksgiving Dinners for needy families.
We welcome cans from both teams and individuals.

Thank you for giving this valuable gift to families in need!

[OZ_341]

Below is an Update on Ramp Riot Registration
THANK YOU to everyone that registered!
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 1st!!

Ramp Riot 2014
36 Registered Teams with 0 Spaces Left and 1 team on the Waiting List

WELCOME to Team 3929!

Registered Teams:
11 MORT
103 Cybersonics Technology Team
222 Tigertrons
224 The Tribe
225 TechFire
272 Cyber Crusaders
304 Robo Griffins
316 LuNaTeCs
321 RoboLancers
341 Miss Daisy
365 MOE / Miracle Workerz
423 Simple Machines
433 Firebirds
484 RoboForce
533 The PSIcotics
708 Hardwired Fusion
709 Femme Tech Fatale
1168 Malvern Prep Robotics
1218 Vulcan Robotics
1391 Metal Moose
1403 Cougar Robotics
1626 Falcon Robotics
1640 Sab-BOT-age
1676 Pascack Pi-oneers
1712 Dawgma
2016 The Mighty Monkey Wrenches
2539 Krypton Cougars
2607 Fighting RoboVikings
3151 Cyberstorm
3167 Environmental Tectonics Crusaders
3314 Mechanical Mustangs
3929 Atomic Dragons
4281 The Bull Dogs
4575 The Tin Mints
4637 BambiBotz
4954 4-H Palindrome Robotics