2015 Rumble in the Roads

[Nate Laverdure]

Originally Posted by TDav540

Will there be a live webcast of the event?

We are certainly going to try to make this happen, but cannot say for sure at this time. The attached document goes into detail about our stated priorities for the show-production side of the event, and it breaks down the components where support is still needed.

[notmattlythgoe]

I am excited to announce that we have met our goal of 30 teams! The 2015 Rumble in the Roads will feature teams from all over the new FIRST Chesapeake, including 23 from VA, 6 from MD, and NC Team 900 Zebracorns, one of our 2014 defending champions. Thank you for helping to make this the largest off-season competition that Virginia has ever had! You can find the list of registered teams here.

Updates:
-Since November 7th is an SAT testing date, please remind your students to get their testing needs done early so they may compete at the event.

-We are seeking robots that may be borrowed by the 2 pre-rookie teams which are registered for the competition. If you have a second robot, or would be willing to piece one together, please let me know.

-If you are looking for another off-season competition, or know of a team looking for an event, the 2015 IROC is still accepting registrations. The registration page is located here. Competing at a 2nd off-season FRC competition makes your team eligible for a $50 discount off your registration fee for the 2015 Rumble in the Roads.

[notmattlythgoe]

Pre-Rookie Teams
Thank you to teams 888 and 539 who will be partnering with our two registered pre-rookies. These teams are excited for their first FRC experience and are very grateful for your help. We know you’ll provide a great experience for them.

Event Schedule
The event schedule can be found on our website here. We have an optional early load in Friday starting at 7PM. Also at that time, if the field is ready, we will be running unscheduled practice matches so that you may test connectivity with the field.

Food Trucks
We are very excited that 757 Eat The Streets will be selling food at our event this year. With three different trucks we will have a great variety of options for you to choose from.
Malbon's BBQ "The Flying Pig"
Sofrito
Poor Boys Burgers

Local Area Information
The website has dining and hotel guides for the area around the venue. If you have any questions or need help with your travel arrangements, please let us know.

Match Schedule
Teams will get a preliminary qualification match schedule during the week leading up to the event. Once all teams are accounted for on Saturday morning, we will finalize the qualification match schedule and notify teams if there are any changes. You can help us ensure there are no last-minute changes by arriving on-time or letting us know if you’re running late.

Rumble in the Roads Expo
We will once again be hosting an expo from 10AM to 2PM in the hallways outside the main gym. Please check out what our great Hampton Roads sponsors and Universities have to offer.

Rule Changes
Don’t forget about the rule changes we’ll be using. I hope everybody is working on those autonomous modes!

Follow Us
If you have not done so already, please like our page on Facebook!

Check out the trophies that Nate designed for us this year. I think he out did himself!

[Nate Laverdure]

Originally Posted by notmattlythgoe

Check out the trophies that Nate designed for us this year. I think he out did himself!

With apologies to Chezy Champs.

[notmattlythgoe]

We have recently had 2 spots open up for this year's Rumble in the Roads. If you are interested in being a last minute registration you can register on our website. Remember, you'll receive a $50 discount if you have or will compete at another off-season event this season.

[Noudvanbrunscho]

Will this event be livestreamed?

[Nate Laverdure]

Originally Posted by Noudvanbrunscho

Will this event be livestreamed?

Perhaps-- stay tuned here to find out!

[marshall]

We will see you folks tomorrow! Can't wait.

[Noudvanbrunscho]

Originally Posted by marshall

We will see you folks tomorrow! Can't wait.

Are you guys going to play with The Crossbow?

[marshall]

Originally Posted by Noudvanbrunscho

Are you guys going to play with The Crossbow?

Sadly not but we are bringing it so folks can get a look at it. It's an interesting design. Has definitely taught me that I don't take speed as seriously as I thought I did and that we as a team should strive to make everything as fast as humanly (robotly?) possible.

EDIT: What was this thread about again? Ohh yeah, Go Rumble!!! WOOOO!!!

[notmattlythgoe]

The event will be streamed on our website.

www.rumbleintheroads.com

[Nate Laverdure]

1 346 122 W
2 2363 836 Q
3 1389 1262 5546 F
4 1885 888 5520 S
5 2028 540 3359 Q
6 4969 1599 8888 Q
7 1629 900 3389 S
8 1137 384 339 Q
9 1829 1793 1610 Q

[mrmummert]

The last finals matches were great....the very last one was oh so close.
I liked the screens in the pits too.

[JOClarke]

SPARKY 384 had a great time at the Second annual Rumble in the Roads. The expanded event was fantastic, the food trucks were outstanding even if it was a little wet.
We would like to thank Nate, Matt & Kyle - 2363 & 1610 volunteers and staff for all the hard work that went into an awesome event - we will be back next year.
SPARKY 384 would also like to thank 1137 Rocket Sauce & 339 Kilroy for picking us. If Sparkenstein could have gotten in sync the all orange alliance could have given everybody an exciting run for the eliminations.

[346CADmen]

I couldn't attend the event this year as I was trapped with other refugees at a swim meet. I am very appreciative for the live stream, thank You Triple Helix.
On to Stronghold.