Inter-District Play in 2017

[Karthik]

Registration for inter-district play opens up tomorrow. Who's planning on leaving their region for an additional event?

Up here in Ontario we're hoping that our friends from south of the border will continue the long tradition of making the trip up north. There are four events that still have open spots {Windsor, Western (London), Victoria Park (Toronto), and Nipissing (North Bay)} and they would love to host some out of district teams. The Windsor event could be especially attractive to Michigan teams, being right across the border from Detroit.

We're excited to take the plunge into districts this season and would love to see some of you join us for this inaugural season!

[ratdude747]

Karthik (and others in Ontario),

How's the situation with key volunteers? I'm not affiliated with any team but I do volunteer at events a lot...

[TDav540]

Originally Posted by Karthik

Registration for inter-district play opens up tomorrow. Who's planning on leaving their region for an additional event?

Up here in Ontario we're hoping that our friends from south of the border will continue the long tradition of making the trip up north. There are four events that still have open spots {Windsor, Western (London), Victoria Park (Toronto), and Nipissing (North Bay)} and they would love to host some out of district teams. The Windsor event could be especially attractive to Michigan teams, being right across the border from Detroit.

We're excited to take the plunge into districts this season and would love to see some of you join us for this inaugural season!

I don't think anyone from GA will be heading to Ontario, sorry Karthik. I frankly don't expect any GA teams to leave the region, but it wouldn't surprise me if a couple (1261, maybe a couple others) head up to NC, especially for the UNC Asheville event.

As for coming to GA, if any more spots open up at Albany and Dalton, I've heard rumors a couple teams might be coming......

[EmileH]

We'd love to see some inter NE-Canada play. Back to the good ol' days of 2013 when 610, 2386 and others joined us at GSR.

[page2067]

Lots of room at Greater Boston! Week 3.

- Come for pure fun, and 6 hours of un-bag.

[Peyton Yeung]

The St Joseph district event in IN has plenty of space for some out of state competitors.

[CVR]

Originally Posted by ratdude747

Karthik (and others in Ontario),

How's the situation with key volunteers? I'm not affiliated with any team but I do volunteer at events a lot...

WE ALWAYS NEED KEY VOLUNTEERS. I think that's pretty obvious, more help is always appreciated. I know that there's been a lot of talk about struggling to get enough trained volunteer positions since we added quite a few events in Ontario this year, but I'm not quite sure where they stand with that issue right now. However, I'd bet that you wouldn't be turned away if you wanted to volunteer at an Ontario event.

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by CVR

WE ALWAYS NEED KEY VOLUNTEERS. I think that's pretty obvious, more help is always appreciated. I know that there's been a lot of talk about struggling to get enough trained volunteer positions since we added quite a few events in Ontario this year, but I'm not quite sure where they stand with that issue right now. However, I'd bet that you wouldn't be turned away if you wanted to volunteer at an Ontario event.

I'll have to see. I have an opening (maybe?) Week 5 and I could maybe do London or Windsor. Windsor is closer but London I'm more familair with (My employer has a manufacturing plant there that my boss and I support).

I don't want to step on toes though... Off topic question: How hard is it for an American to come over to volunteer in Canada? I do have a passport but I've always heard customs can be a bit of an, ahem, pain in the rear to deal with. It wasn't bad last time but I've heard horror stories from my boss.

[Jon K.]

Originally Posted by ratdude747

I'll have to see. I have an opening (maybe?) Week 5 and I could maybe do London or Windsor. Windsor is closer but London I'm more familair with (My employer has a manufacturing plant there that my boss and I support).

I don't want to step on toes though... Off topic question: How hard is it for an American to come over to volunteer in Canada? I do have a passport but I've always heard customs can be a bit of an, ahem, pain in the rear to deal with. It wasn't bad last time but I've heard horror stories from my boss.

Larry,

It depends on who the customs agent is you get that day. Just like anything else that has customer service affiliated with it. I went to Montreal last year for their regional, and customs was a breeze. It's easier when you're going for non-business purposes, and are straight forward with the agents. Simply explain that you're going to volunteer at a robotics competition and, if the event is close enough to the border crossing, I suggest you offer them an invitation to come check it out.

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by ratdude747

Karthik (and others in Ontario),

How's the situation with key volunteers? I'm not affiliated with any team but I do volunteer at events a lot...

Many of the higher profile volunteer positions (Head Ref, LRI, Field Supervisor, MC, GA) are filled, but there are still a few openings. In general, we're always looking for volunteers to help run out events.

[Bryce Clegg]

I would love to see some teams from other districts come down to North Carolina. We had a great experience with 234 and 1501, both from the Indiana District.

[Logan Byers]

Originally Posted by Bryce Clegg

I would love to see some teams from other districts come down to North Carolina. We had a great experience with 234 and 1501, both from the Indiana District.

Don't forget 5188, Classified Robotics from Terre Haute, IN.

[pribusin]

Originally Posted by Karthik

Registration for inter-district play opens up tomorrow. Who's planning on leaving their region for an additional event?

Up here in Ontario we're hoping that our friends from south of the border will continue the long tradition of making the trip up north. There are four events that still have open spots {Windsor, Western (London), Victoria Park (Toronto), and Nipissing (North Bay)} and they would love to host some out of district teams. The Windsor event could be especially attractive to Michigan teams, being right across the border from Detroit.

We're excited to take the plunge into districts this season and would love to see some of you join us for this inaugural season!

I can't seem to find the Windsor event listed on FIRST. When is it?

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by Karthik

Many of the higher profile volunteer positions (Head Ref, LRI, Field Supervisor, MC, GA) are filled, but there are still a few openings. In general, we're always looking for volunteers to help run out events.

Scorekeepers?

[Karthik]

Originally Posted by pribusin

I can't seem to find the Windsor event listed on FIRST. When is it?

March 30 - April 1st. It's listed as the "Ontario District - Windsor Essex Great Lakes Event".