2016 regional dates?

[jajabinx124]

Originally Posted by cadandcookies

I've heard rumors that instead of MN getting a 5th regional, Iowa will be getting its first. Just rumors, though. Personally I'm hoping for both. Preferably both on different weeks from each other and Duluth/Twin Cities/Wisconsin.

I'm sure Iowa teams would appreciate having a home regional. It would also attract some teams from MN, IL, and MO as well.

[PayneTrain]

Originally Posted by Jscout11

Unofficially, I've heard that Mount Olive will likely be Week 1 next year.

@hallry

[Hallry]

Originally Posted by PayneTrain

@hallry

[SoftwareBug2.0]

Originally Posted by Navid Shafa

I created a spreadsheet to better visualize this year's PNW schedule changes.

*Notes: Weeks are skewed thanks to the moved kickoff date. No more Shorewood district either.



Return to Portland 2016 Confirmed.

Here's a picture.

[Navid Shafa]

Originally Posted by SoftwareBug2.0

Here's a picture.

Perfect, glad we managed to clear up any confusion

[carpedav000]

Originally Posted by SoftwareBug2.0

Here's a picture.

Whaaaaat did I just look at?

[MikLast]

Originally Posted by carpedav000

Whaaaaat did I just look at?

a picture representing how events have changed from 2014 to 2016.

[jajabinx124]

They've released the dates for the Lake Superior Regional and the Northern Lights Regional, looks like it's week 1 again.

[Chief Hedgehog]

Originally Posted by jajabinx124

They've released the dates for the Lake Superior Regional and the Northern Lights Regional, looks like it's week 1 again.

Not everything I wanted. Mark Lawrence let us know that MPLS regionals are Week 6 - but I will take it.

He also stated the most likely date for the (probable) Iowa Regional would be Week 4. I think if that is the case it does not align well for the WI, MN, IL, and MO teams that want more variety in the dates offered (as it would be the same week as WI). Hopefully in future years they can get the Iowa Regional on week 3 or 5 away from WI and MN Regionals.

2016 is starting to take shape! Gotta love it!

[jajabinx124]

Originally Posted by Chief Hedgehog

Not everything I wanted. Mark Lawrence let us know that MPLS regionals are Week 6.

He also stated the most likely date for the (probable) Iowa Regional would be Week 4. I think if that is the case it does not align well for the WI, MN, IL, and MO teams that want more variety in the dates offered (as it would be the same week as WI). Hopefully in future years they can get the Iowa Regional on week 3 or 5 away from Madison or MPLS.

2016 is starting to take shape! Gotta love it!

Yeah, I heard Mark say it as well(At the MN First API presentation, Mark was there and mentioned it. I'm assuming you heard the news from the community round table at SRS?).

Mark gave it 50 or more % chance of that a Iowa regional would take place at the University of Northern Iowa- Cedar falls. Even though it's the same week as Wisconsin and possibly even Central Illinois, it certainly is exciting news for Iowa teams that a Iowa regional may take place next year.

It's certainly exciting that 2016 is starting to take shape. Now lets wait and see when Wisconsin, Central Illinois and Midwest regionals will release their dates.

[Chief Hedgehog]

Originally Posted by jajabinx124

Yeah, I heard Mark say it as well(At the MN First API presentation, Mark was there and mentioned it. I'm assuming you heard the news from the community round table at SRS?).

Mark gave it 50 or more % chance of that a Iowa regional would take place at the University of Northern Iowa- Cedar falls. Even though it's the same week as Wisconsin and possibly even Central Illinois, it certainly is exciting news for Iowa teams that a Iowa regional may take place next year.

It's certainly exciting that 2016 is starting to take shape. Now lets wait and see when Wisconsin, Central Illinois and Midwest regionals will release their dates.

Agreed. Regardless of the date, I am sure this will help to propel the growth in Iowa - something we greatly need if the Upper Midwest ever has a real chance of going to Districts.

It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out.

[orangemoore]

Originally Posted by jajabinx124

It's certainly exciting that 2016 is starting to take shape. Now lets wait and see when Wisconsin, Central Illinois and Midwest regionals will release their dates.

I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for the Illinois regional dates. Last year they were posted in mid September.

My guess is that Midwest will land on Week 4 next year. (I have a hunch that I explained earlier in the thread.)

[Shrub]

I personally like having the events Week 1 and 6 the best. Mainly because the anticipation of competing after just finished building the robot is too much, and getting to see the changes in gameplay between the first and last week are always fun to analyze. That said, Week 6 can be stressful for people who just have their first win then. Iirc, MN's events usually have 1 or 2 wild cards by that time.

That said, all aboard the hype train.

[Koko Ed]

Las Vegas just got listed for week 4.
My curiosity is PEAKED!

[waialua359]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

Las Vegas just got listed for week 4.
My curiosity is PEAKED!

Hawaii is that week also. just saying...