2015 Greater Kansas City Regional

Alpha Beta · #1 30-09-2014, 15:18

The Greater Kansas City Regional continues to be a popular event, filling their 39 open slots faster than usual this year. Looking forward to many more teams joining the party, including more than a dozen teams (*see spoiler) who normally play in KC but have yet to register for their first event.

Last year the venue was "cozy" in the stands. With so many Kansas City based teams participating there was a lot of local spectator support. I've heard the committee has some great plans to remedy that situation as well as upgrade the webcast. Looking forward to seeing the improvements to our home town regional.

In 2014 Kansas City hosted:

3 Teams who won an RCA (1939, 1986 & 3528)
3 Teams who won an EI (932, 1730, and 3928), and
5 teams who played in the semi-finals in their divison at champs. (118, 1730, 1806, 1986, and 3928).

Much of that talent is coming back again this year along with a host of other great teams. This has traditionally been one of the earliest events where wild cards are also up for grabs. It's going to be great. Looking forward to volunteering at this event.

Spoiler for *:

Mastonevich · #2 01-10-2014, 11:26

Spoiler for *:

Blackphantom91 · #3 01-10-2014, 13:09

We have received all the feedback and are working hard to make it a reality for all of you. Let's push to make this the Greatest Kansas City Regional thus yet! (no pun intended)

treffk · #4 03-10-2014, 07:05

1847 and 3485 are now registered for GKC. Those are currently the only two teams with confirmed lists that were previously unconfirmed on your list.

Alpha Beta · #5 03-10-2014, 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by treffk

1847 and 3485 are now registered for GKC. Those are currently the only two teams with confirmed lists that were previously unconfirmed on your list.

We've had 3 teams came off the wait-list since this thread started, bringing us up to 42. 1737 was the other one. I'm confident our regional leadership is tracking down the other local teams and helping them through the process. Kansas City has a great track record for retaining teams.

New Lightning · #6 20-10-2014, 22:02

I concur with Mastonevich. Hey Andrew.

RonAyyyyyyyy · #7 15-12-2014, 22:01

It seems like with 1986, 118, 3928, and 3612 gone, GKC will be slightly less competitive than last year, but you never know. Maybe some 2014 rookies will fill their shoes. I am particularly interested in seeing 5098 and 5013 in their second year.

hrench · #8 16-12-2014, 09:43

I hope we can get more seating. Please.

Peggy Painter · #9 16-12-2014, 14:52

Rookie Team 5476, Y Bridge 4H Robotics from Galena, MO is thrilled to be able to attend GKC as our 1st FIRST regional!

After 2 years out of the game, I look forward to bringing a new bunch of kids & parents into the FIRST community.

The KC regional teams and independent volunteers made my experience with Team 3784 four years ago so amazing that I know members of 5476 will feel welcome no matter what happens.

Thank you all for working so hard to make GKC happen.

runneals · #10 17-12-2014, 00:58

Looking forward to seeing all the amazing MO4-H teams there! #4HFIRST

Woolly · #11 30-01-2015, 14:07

The 2015 Greater Kansas City Regional is now only 1 build season away from being in the middle of Qualifying Matches! Returning to the same location as last year (MCC Business and Technology Campus), it promises to be yet another highly competitive GKC event!

Entry List as of 1/30/2015 53 Teams, 0 Open Capacity:

937
938
1288
1710
1723
1730
1737
1763
1764
1769
1775
1777
1785
1802
1806
1810
1825
1827
1847
1939
1982
1984
1987
1994
1997
2001
2164
2167
2335
2345
2346
2353
2357
2410
2457
2560
2874
3485
3528
3792
4455
4522
4646
4809
4959
5013
5082
5098
5119
5126
5141
5268
5476 **Rookie**

Notes:

Tri-State Throwdown: The entry list features a myriad of teams from both Missouri and Kansas, and a lone Iowan entry of team 4646.
Up For Grabs: Of the 2014 Regional Winners, only 1723 will be returning to the event this year. Both 118 and more surprisingly 1986 have elected to compete elsewhere in 2015. Word from Team Titanium is that many members from their team will be present and/or volunteering at the event regardless of their non-entry.
All Tied Up: "What team has won the most Greater Kansas City Regionals?" Is currently a trick question, as with back-to-back-to-back victories Team 1986(2012,2013,2014) has found themselves in a tie with team 1806(2008,2009,2013) for the most GKC Regional Wins.
Relatively Fresh Blood: While there may only be 1 rookie team attending this year, there will be 8 teams who are entering their sophomore seasons in FRC at the event.
Time for a breakthrough?: No team entered in the Greater Kansas City Regional in 2014 made it past devisional Semis at Champs last year.
After Ranking 3rd on Galileo, 1730's dreams of Einstein were dashed by the 2 seed in a semifinals rubber match.
118's hopes also met their demise in the semifinals, this time on the Curie field, losing a tiebreaker with the eventual World Champion alliance.
1986 and 1806 also lost a decisive match in the semifinals. This time, it was to the eventual Einstein finalists from Galileo, after having to sub in 3928 due to a failed drive gear on the Team Titanium entry.
While I don't have any hard stats for Kansas and Iowa at the moment, the success rate for teams from Missouri getting to Einstein is much like the success rate for teams with Mecanum drive wheels getting to Einstein (0%). Though, of course many teams are working tirelessly trying to fix that.

RonAyyyyyyyy · #12 15-02-2015, 23:10

Just found out I'll be the assistant MC

New Lightning · #13 15-02-2015, 23:33

Can't wait, looks to be another great year. And Happy that 3792 is finally going to Kansas City!

Mastonevich · #14 09-03-2015, 10:50

Anyone know if more.net will be hosting the webcast again?
https://www.more.net/first-robotics

Woolly · #15 09-03-2015, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woolly

Entry List as of 1/30/2015 53 Teams, 0 Open Capacity:

Since 1/30, it seems as though the only change is the addition of team 1329, the Roborebels from St.Louis, MO.

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