Question of the Week!!! (6/14/04)

[jpsaul7usa]

In Arizona we have none at all, so enjoy the ones you all have! There are only two events I know of in our region that involve students and robots, and both of those are promotional for Microchip, our region's big sponsor. My question: how long did it take for other regions to start off season competitions? I'm hoping to go to IRI this summer and learn about how other regions make off-season events happen and get teams working more together.

[Matt_Kaplan1902]

Down in Florida we only have one event, the Robot Rodeo. We definatly could use another. (Possibly in South FL. I wonder is any team is planning on doing this )

-formerly sigmakid108

[Collin Fultz]

Originally Posted by jpsaul7usa

My question: how long did it take for other regions to start off season competitions?

The best way to figure out exactly what FIRST goes through on a much smaller scale is to host an off-season competition. If you'd like to get one started, PM Andy Baker (45 founded the IRI) Libby Ritchie (393 helps host) Chris Fultz (234 helps host-he's the lead this year) or Scott Ritchie (234 also).

They can get you the info that you're looking for. Of course...you could come to IRI and talk to them in person...they're always ready to help. Libby did a session at the FIRST ROBOTICS CONFERENCE about hosting off-season comps i think.

As per my answer...the midwest is perfect...as always.