Hudson Valley Rally

[iggy_gim]

Sorry I forgot to answer your fourth question:

Yes Saturday will be all day practice. First come first serve just for fun!

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[iggy_gim]

Today we had three more teams register bringing the total up to 9 teams. So that means that we need 11 more teams! Once again, if you are looking to register you can pay by check or credit card at our site: http://hvr-2016.eventbrite.com.

Here is an update lost of the teams that have registered:

Team 333 The Megaladoons
Team 335 SkillsTech Gearbotz
Team 1155 SciBorgs
Team 2265 Fe Maidens
Team 2869 Regal Eagles
Team 3314 The Mechanical Mustangs
Team 4055 NRG
Team 4361 Roxbotix
Team 5123 Mechadogs
Team 0001 Pre-Rookie Team

**EDIT: Make that four more teams**

[swootton]

Team NRG4055 is in for the event.

[iggy_gim]

I got you

[iggy_gim]

Hello everyone,

if you have registered for the event, please expect the first of many email correspondences tonight. I will also post it on another thread here on CD for reference purposes as well. It contains some logistical information along with the full (and finalized) event schedule as well as a solution to the "missing off-season defense" problem...

So, stayed tuned folks!

[jayred1127]

The Rambots are planning on coming to HVR. Our mentor is waiting for our robot to be fully operational before we sign up. We are working as fast as we can to fix our robot and we expect to finish next week.

[iggy_gim]

Sorry guys, I know I promised an email last week but I totally forgot b/c of IB exams. Now that I am done I am ready to let senioritis / robotics obsession kick into its fullest!

Here is the link to the first team update: http://eepurl.com/b1-AN1

If you wish to subscribe to our mailing list, please sign up using this form: http://eepurl.com/b1-uVH

And to answer that all important question, yes we are having this event. Even if all we can muster are 15 teams, I just got a new sponsorship which will help us break even. I sincerely hope that everyone in the area will consider attending this event. I even extended registration to May 20.

Also, just wanted to give a shout-out to Team 3419, the Rohawks, for their recent registration. They were the alliance captain for the finalist alliance at NYC Regional and the Wildcard recipient. Plus their robot was awesome. Can't wait to compete with you guys again.

Also, we will be hosting a livestream event BUT IN 360 DEG FULL PANORAMA GLORY!!!!! I just got my hands on a 360 camera and am looking forward to utilizing YouTube's new 360 degree streaming tool. I would love to hear some reactions about this idea.

Lastly, to solve the missing defense problem, we are inviting teams ot create their own original defense to showcase at our event. The team whose custom defense is judged to be the most creative will receive an award. Plus it should add an interesting twist to scouting!

Everything else you can read about in the team update.

Once again, I am looking forward to a good tournament.

[iggy_gim]

Oh and we are looking for a carpet for the event. If any team would be willing to let us borrow theirs (if you have a full FRC carpet, unfortunately we only have half a one at 5123) we would be greatly in your debt!

[mdituri]

With only 12 teams attending this event, is it possible to run quals 2 vs 2. We could lower the tower strength to 6.

At WPI this weekend, they are getting rid of the sally port door and obviously no drawbridge. That would be a lovely idea. And it is permanently staying in spot 3.

[iggy_gim]

We will be considering running it 2 v 2. We are waiting for May 25 to make that determination.

As far as changes to the porticullis and drawbridge, we will be making those determinations later as well.

Thanks.

[Bluman56]

EDIT: Scratch that, everything looks normal now.

[iggy_gim]

Hello all,

Just a reminder that today at midnight is the deadline for registration. We have 15 teams but would love twenty! If you are interested please drop by our site hvr-2916.eventbrite.com.

[iggy_gim]

Hello everyone!!! Two days left before HVR!

Some updates:

1. We received the field today (a day early) and after some mix ups with the shipping destination it has safely arrived at the Yonkers Police Athletic League Gym (yay!)

2. I just sent out the last team update, which you can find here:
http://eepurl.com/b4jNWX

3. Volunteers, I know I owe you an email, but I was busy today fixing problems with the field shipping and did not get to it. I promise you an email tomorrow, scout's honor

4. We need boulders! I made a mistake with AndyMark so we will not be getting boulders from them. if any team can bring boulders we would appreciate it. We already have ten so all we need is about twenty more.

5. Please fill out this robot drop off form for your team ASAP. I only have two teams that have done it. I really need to know when you plan to drop off your robot.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1y2...E7-YYm2xMun6Xw

Thank you for reading and I hope to see everyone this weekend!

[smitikshah]

Originally Posted by iggy_gim

Hello everyone!!! Two days left before HVR!

4. We need boulders! I made a mistake with AndyMark so we will not be getting boulders from them. if any team can bring boulders we would appreciate it. We already have ten so all we need is about twenty more.

Thank you for reading and I hope to see everyone this weekend!

Excited to attend! What condition do you need these boulders to be in?

http://imgur.com/xjUlr3y - this is how most of our boulders are

[iggy_gim]

Bottom is fine, top is no good.

Thanks!