UTC Regional (NOT competition results) (Thoughts - Suggestions - Improvements)

[KathieK]

A: The Good The Bad and The Ugly - great regional this year, very few complaints, everything seemed to move smoothly, field re-setting was terrific so we kept to the schedule!
B: Team Social - I have a food allergy and the caterers brought me chicken without sauce - I was so impressed! I enjoyed both the comedian and the hypnotist and wish I could be in the students' classes come Monday morning at 11 when they remember everything they did on stage!
C: Competition Comments - Logistics only, not specific team related - while it's a little difficult to see the playing field from the front of the arena, the raised platforms helped this year. Sitting higher gives a nice overall view. Teams have lots of areas to sit in and decorate and therefore it has much more of a party atmosphere (which means it's a lot more fun!). Food prices were kept reasonable (THANK YOU) and they did not check bags at the door to prevent you from entering with food. Pre-ordered lunches were good, although the orders were a little mixed up.All the volunteers I encountered were helpful. I liked the concept of the Student Host program. The event management were very accomodating for the tailgating party we hosted on Saturday morning in the parking lot.
D: Suggested Improvements for 2005 and beyond - if it snows, please try to clear the parking lot of snow a little sooner. Unloading cars in the snow was not fun. Traffic needed to be directed around the pits, esp. on Saturday. Visitors could have been given safety glasses upon entering the pits at either end.