2015 Palmetto Regional

[SoccerTaco]

Originally Posted by team1102a

Is it true that you were undefeated last year at Palmetto?

Yes! Palmetto 2014 was an awesome weekend for our team.

In 2013 we were finalists. We were on an alliance captained by Team 836, the RoboBees - and we are excited to see that they are coming back to Palmetto this year!

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by SoccerTaco

Yes! Palmetto 2014 was an awesome weekend for our team.

In 2013 we were finalists. We were on an alliance captained by Team 836, the RoboBees - and we are excited to see that they are coming back to Palmetto this year!

I pointed it out to John yesterday afternoon--undefeated should be pretty darn easy this year. Just go 2-0 in the finals!

As Barry mentioned, I'll be getting in the mix on game announcing while splitting some time with 4901. If you told that to 17-year-old me in the stands at the Colonial Center, he would never believe it.

(Okay, so that was the same 17-year-old me that thought window motor drive had a legitimate chance...)

[Kuhnahtt]

Originally Posted by JohnFogarty

So I believe it's time, you know, for the best annual thread of the year. Welcoming and starting the conversation about the largest annual week 1 regional in the world, the Palmetto Regional!

Teams Attending:
http://www3.usfirst.org/whats-going-...sc&order=State

ICMI:
Frank Lanford's announcement at Kickoff was that there would be multiple practice fields at this year's event and with that info I'm even more pumped up!

I know 4901 is excited to be heading to our second Palmetto Regional after our successful season last year. With a larger team and even stronger robot we hope to help raise the competition level to even greater heights!

How is your team doing? Are you excited about this year's event? Let's hear it!

It looks like a good group is going this year. I know 1261 can't wait to socialize with everyone in the stands and in the pits. It's going to be a great season!

[pabeekm]

Quick question: Does anyone know what the dimensions for the practice fields will be? Will they be full width? I am totally not asking for strategic reasons .

[suemim343]

Team 343 Metal in Motion is excited about heading down to Myrtle Beach this weekend with our robot Arm-Strong v. 2.0. We're looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.

[SoccerTaco]

Originally Posted by pabeekm

Quick question: Does anyone know what the dimensions for the practice fields will be? Will they be full width? I am totally not asking for strategic reasons .

I am pretty sure that last year the practice field was full width - seems like I remember there being two of the top goals. So hopefully there is room for that.

If you totally were asking for strategic reasons, I would tell you how much I was looking forward to watching the 4 container grab

[JohnFogarty]

I hope that the snow hitting most of the tri-state area doesn't cause too many travel problems for people come later in the week. Be safe folks.

[Kevin Thorp]

Team 3489 "Category 5" is excited and (almost) ready to compete! Hopefully we'll miss most of the freezing weather.

Also - here's a link to the live video feed for those who can't be there:
http://robotics.nasa.gov/events/live...=pal_0226-2815

[Carl C]

Has anyone heard when the match schedules are being released?

[Noudvanbrunscho]

Good luck to all teams! I will definitely watch the livestreams since there are 6 teams playing in Palmetto who we will see in Virginia! And of course some old friends from the North Carolina regional!

[ghesla]

Originally Posted by Noudvanbrunscho

Good luck to all teams! I will definitely watch the livestreams since there are 6 teams playing in Palmetto who we will see in Virginia! And of course some old friends from the North Carolina regional!

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[Carl C]

Super pumped to have been in the first match!

A bit disappointed that the schedule still has not been posted online.

[lovelj]

3824 wants to thank Palmetto for an amazing event. All the teams were phenomenal and gracious. Lots of Southern hospitality! We had an elderly couple who were retired and living in the area just show up and adopt our team. We have great pictures of the grandpa cheering for the teams. The finals were wild, probably the most exciting match was the 150-133 finals. Many thanks to our alliance partners 4454 and 4073. 4454 was amazing under pressure and 4073 saved the alliance with stacks from the field and canisters from the step.

We also are always impressed with 1261 who put together an amazing alliance but was also very gracious and supportive of 3824 during the heat of competition. The mentors for 1261 should be very proud of their students!

[SoccerTaco]

Originally Posted by lovelj

to our alliance partners 4454 and 4073.

Edit: the ROBOTZ Garage is team 4451.

[SteveGPage]

What a great event! I want to thank all the Referees, Judges, Volunteers and staff for putting together a great regional event! That legendary "Southern Hospitality" was clearly shown during our time there!

A big shout out to Jack Moore and his team! Thank you for all your hard work!

To our very good friends - 3824 HVA RoHAWKtics and 4451 ROBOTZ GARAGE - You guys were amazing! We are witnessing the rise of two new powerhouse teams! Congratulations on your win! I can't wait to see you again in St. Louis!

Congratulations to 2655 Flying Platypi for your Engineering Inspiration award! You have a great program, and are a role model for all teams in FIRST! See you at Champs!

To our sister team 4514 Calvert STEAM works, I am so proud of what you have accomplished so far! To 4505 McDonogh Eagle Robotics, you make Maryland proud! We'll see you both at the Chesapeake Regional!

A very special thank you to 1102 M'Aiken Magic - we had struggled all weekend with one gremlin or another, yet you took a chance on us! It was a thrill and an honor to compete with you! I look forward to playing with you in the future! You will always hold a special place in our heart!

Lastly, to every member of my team who embodied the belief of - Never give up, never surrender! Go Bees!!!

I look forward to returning to Palmetto soon!

Steve