Championships in 2017

[DRow]

Originally Posted by Gimli

[Monochron]

I haven't seen it confirmed in other threads about the split, but, do we know yet if divisional qualifiers will be played in the arena or in the pits like it was years ago?

If we are talking about a "Championship Experience" I think that playing your matches in bleachers in the pits will be the biggest departure.

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by Monochron

I haven't seen it confirmed in other threads about the split, but, do we know yet if divisional qualifiers will be played in the arena or in the pits like it was years ago?

If we are talking about a "Championship Experience" I think that playing your matches in bleachers in the pits will be the biggest departure.

From other threads on the topic, both events are supposed to have all fields in the pits, and use the domes only for opening / closing ceremonies and Einstein. It's possible plans have changed since then, but this information was included with the initial announcement.

I find it funny that they did this split in the interest of giving more teams the "Championship Experience", while at the same time watering the experience down significantly.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by Monochron

I haven't seen it confirmed in other threads about the split, but, do we know yet if divisional qualifiers will be played in the arena or in the pits like it was years ago?

If we are talking about a "Championship Experience" I think that playing your matches in bleachers in the pits will be the biggest departure.

The Houston event is going to be in a Convention Center. Basically a giant room for each division which will be like it's own regional most likely. Having the pits, practice field and bleachers for seating, in each room would be the most logical setup. So basically eight different events going on in different rooms all at once.
Einstein is happening at Minute Maid Park.
The St. Louis event will still be in the dome.
The Detroit event will also be in a Convention Center with their Einstein happening at Ford Field.

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

The Houston event is going to be in a Convention Center. Basically a giant room for each division which will be like it's own regional most likely. Having the pits, practice field and bleachers for seating, in each room would be the most logical setup. So basically eight different events going on in different rooms all at once.

Expecting different rooms seems way too optimistic. I see no reason why it won't be identical to 2011, except with 6 pit fields instead of 2.

[mwmac]

Originally Posted by Cory

Expecting different rooms seems way too optimistic. I see no reason why it won't be identical to 2011, except with 6 pit fields instead of 2.

Yup...
https://res-3.cloudinary.com/simplev...162eb9a327.pdf

Bleacher layout...
https://res-2.cloudinary.com/simplev...49cd8f6902.pdf

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by mwmac

Yup...
https://res-3.cloudinary.com/simplev...162eb9a327.pdf

Bleacher layout...
https://res-2.cloudinary.com/simplev...49cd8f6902.pdf

Well that looks like a terrible idea.....

[Xavbro]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

Well that looks like a terrible idea.....

For the Lone Star regional, only bleachers A-L are used. The remaining area is used for pits and practice area. Not sure what their plan will be but I think you will have 3 divisions on the first floor and the remaining 3 on the 3rd floor. It would be weird though.....

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

The Detroit event will also be in a Convention Center with their Einstein happening at Ford Field.

That's what they've said, although I have no idea how that would work, considering they're a mile apart. Although we are supposed to have the Q-Line light rail up and running by then!

[Michael Corsetto]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

That's what they've said, although I have no idea how that would work, considering they're a mile apart. Although we are supposed to have the Q-Line light rail up and running by then!

Will our pit boxes fit on the Q-Line?

[Theseusgoats]

As someone from Indiana, emphasis on the fact that we have a district system, I think I really throw a different perspective into the mix. It seems that already, with Indiana being such a small district to begin with in regards to Michigan and the NE, it seems that every single event, I see the same few faces over and over again. Generally, those same few faces win the events with a few exceptions. Obviously it is not a bad thing, or even a good thing, its just a thing I guess. It would really be nice for us to be able to see some of those cool teams from Cali, TX, FL, etc. especially for those students who have never seen the Poofs or the Robowranglers play.

But, I do see the point that more people will be able to attend champs anyway from Indiana, so at least that is helped. I guess that even though only 2 or 3 more teams will be able to qualify, those few extra spots will allow for a team, who has never gone before, beat out a couple of older teams and finally go to champs again.

Oh well, I can't really make up my mind on this subject I guess...

[TDav540]

Originally Posted by Michael Corsetto

Will our pit boxes fit on the Q-Line?

Or you could just come to Houston

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by GaryVoshol

That's what they've said, although I have no idea how that would work, considering they're a mile apart.

Run the gauntlet from the Convention Center to Ford Field!

[Hitchhiker 42]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

Run the gauntlet from the Convention Center to Ford Field!

A parade of robots on streets of Detroit...

[Mark McLeod]

Originally Posted by Hitchhiker 42

A parade of robots on streets of Detroit...

This is FIRST, doesn't it have to be a robot conga line.