Rochester Thanks and congratz

[Jay TenBrink]

A big warm Martian thank you to the X-cats team 191 for picking us and to Code Red team 639 for being such a super alliance partner! It was truly an honor and a privilege to work with you both, and to get to know you off the field as well.

Congratulations to teams 229, 772, and 1507: three fine teams that worked well together with solid robots that complemented each other very well on the field. You made this a very hard fought victory, which reflects the level of play at Rochester this weekend.

Thanks to the staff and volunteers who made the Finger Lakes Regional possible. The venue was well laid out, well lit, comfortable, easy to get to, and provided good food service. The staff and volunteers were both friendly and helpful. The team social was well organized with good food and age appropriate entertainment.

I would also like to personally thank the students and mentors of team 494. You make me proud to be associated with you. (well, perhaps with the exception of the Karioke performance.....)

Jay TenBrink