Orange County, CA Offseason Event

[itsjustjon]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

I'd rather watch blindfolded kids drive. Matches would be more competitive that way.

I bet that's what 2009 looked a lot like from stands

[rsisk]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

I want to see mentor matches.

THIS.... WOULD..... BE..... SO...... COOL.....


now to just convince my team to let me drive the robot again. The last time they let me........

[SenorZ]

Originally Posted by rsisk

THIS.... WOULD..... BE..... SO...... COOL.....


now to just convince my team to let me drive the robot again. The last time they let me........

And while we drive the robot they get to drive OUR CARS. How sweet would that be?

[FRC_498]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

I want to see mentor matches.

YES YES YES!

[Pauline Tasci]

Hey teams!
Please fill out our survey so we can find out which days benefit the most teams.
Thanks!!
http://goo.gl/forms/hBEgPDxlsdBmO9VO2

[itsjustjon]

We're still working out the details for the event, but we have settled on a name: BeachBlitz 2016!

Make sure to fill out the BeachBlitz ideal date/time survey so we can get a better idea of what weekend works best for the teams who want to attend.

[David Brinza]

Regarding possible dates, keep in mind CheesyChamps and Fall Classic are Sep24-25.

Oh, yeah - SAT testing is Oct 1.

[Pauline Tasci]

Hey all!
We are still working out event details and will be releasing full specs about the event in the upcoming month.

But first I wanted to share our list of workshops we plan on offering at the event for all teams in attendance.

-Scouting 101
A basic workshop on the importance of scouting and how to generate an accurate pick list. This includes resources on paper scouting and online scouting systems.
- Fundraising/Business/Marketing
A workshop all about creating a sustainable team. Whether it be through sponsors, marketing, mentors recuritment, student recuritment, and more.
-Rookie Teams
A workshop focused on upcoming teams in order to create a sustainable start. We will share grant tutorials and basic engineering principles.
-Awards (including submitted awards)
How to present your team to judges in the pit and how to write submitted awards (Chairman's, Woodie Flowers, Dean's List, Entrepreneurship)
-High Level Match Strategy and Drive Teams
How to formulate effective strategy on the spot at competitions and how to communicate that with drive teams. Also how to effictively create a calm and collected drive team.
-FRC Design Strategy
A workshop on how to analyze the game and pick the correct design for your team.
-FRC Control System
A tutorial on how to set up the control system for the 2017 season.
-Intro to Robot Programming (java)
A basic intro into object oriented programming
-Intro to Electronics
A basic intro into sensors, speed controllers, and more!
-Vision Tracking (advanced)
A lesson on how to create an accurate and simple vision tracking system.
-FRC Manufacturing (Basic Tools- Advanced)
How to efficiently design parts in order to make them easy to machine. A tutorial on different machines and how teams can utilize each to their advantage.
-Women in FRC: How to be taken seriously
A workshop that will aid women in the transition into being effective leaders without the fear of not being taken seriously.
-Transitioning from FRC to College
A workshop that will help high school seniors in their college application process, as well as how to enjoy FIRST after high school!


If you have any suggestions please reply, we would love to hear them.
Thanks!

[rsisk]

Great lineup of workshops! Kudos to OCFirst.

[SenorZ]

Suggestion - How to build a strong network of mentors.

One of those power teams with 80 mentors should volunteer to run it

[Pauline Tasci]

Originally Posted by SenorZ

Suggestion - How to build a strong network of mentors.

One of those power teams with 80 mentors should volunteer to run it

Great suggestion!

[CMBrandon]

What about PC building?

[Pauline Tasci]

Originally Posted by CMBrandon

What about PC building?

Interested in teaching it? We would absolutely love it!

[pilleya]

Originally Posted by CMBrandon

What about PC building?

Sounds like a very interesting and unique idea.

A hands on demonstration( with participants having the opportunity to try plugging in cards etc.) with instructions on topics such as Power Supply selection or things like working out if that motherboard will fit in that case could be really helpful. Building computers can be daunting from the perspective of not being sure if the components will work well together, some teaching and demonstrations on those topics seems like it would be really helpful and useful for team members.

[Thad House]

Originally Posted by CMBrandon

What about PC building?

Sponsored by r/PCMasterRace, right?