Philly how did we do?

[sw293]

Good things:
1. This event was run on schedule, and we had time for lunch every day.
2. The IFI guy was so helpful, even though we didn't get our problems 100% fixed in the end. He always seemed so happy to help us, even though we probably bothered him more than all the other teams combined. Kudos to him, and I hope he reads this. If he doesn't, tell him I said thank you.

Bad things:
1. The announcer got our name wrong in the semifinals.
2. The same song was played multiple times a day, the music stunk, and the DJ wouldn't take requests.

[petek]

Pros:
Being a blast (as usual), and running on time, too.
Great announcers and MCs, short speaches (except Dean's, but even his was brief by his standards), and well-run awards ceremonies.
Scorekeepers who managed to keep things going despite the scoring program's best efforts to thwart them.
Dean's homework assignment.
Staff who either knew the answer to my questions or knew who to send me to.
The variety of impromptu sporting events during breaks (frisbee, football, hacky-sack...).
Lou Rosanio's WFA.
56/365/316's win.
The overall quality of the teams competing.
California rolls at the team party

Cons:
Only two rookie teams got in (all spots filled the first day of registration).
Uninspired music.
Team party not at the Franklin Institute

[roboticscom13]

Originally Posted by petek

Scorekeepers who managed to keep things going despite the scoring program's best efforts to thwart them.
:

I think that i can speak for all of the scoring table, when i say thank you for the compliment. The reason we were able to keep a tight schedule, was a combination of the scoring system running nearly flawless and the referees being able to score the match and get teams on and off the field. The final video was the absolute best video I have ever seen at any reigonal.

[BandChick]

it was really well organized. The cueing was all set up. The scoring table was generally ready and there didnt' seem to be any major problems. The video guy was like 102348972 times better than the one at Jersey. The schedule was...impecable. I liked that the pit admin table congratulated the teams that made it early for their matches, thus encouraging more teams to do the same.

The announcer was a bit dull, sort of monotone, unlike Jersey. And the atmosphere seemed to be lacking a little enthusiasm at times.

I liked that the judges and the refs wanted to dance almost as much as the students, especially when everyone did cotton eye joe at the end of the day, Friday. It might be small, but it's friendly, it's cozy, and I felt like I had a personal relationship with a lot more people. It was amazing to see so many matches, myself having only attended Jersey and Annapolis in prior years.

The thing I liked the best was that everyone seemed to be a big family. Everyone was happy that another team won an award rather than "Oh, why didn't we win?" It was a positive atmosphere, and I can't wait to attend again next year.