Championships in 2017

[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.....

[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!

[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.....

[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.

[Lil' Lavery]

Originally Posted by Hitchhiker 42

A parade of robots on streets of Detroit...

Do we have to make Michigan lefts?

[GaryVoshol]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

Do we have to make Michigan lefts?

Nope, you can make a regular left from Jefferson onto Woodward.

[bobbysq]

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!

I assume they'll have everyone load up their pits and Robots onto a few trucks, and then take them over. I kind of don't like that this will put a long(er) break between the two playoff rounds though.