2005 BTB ~ The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

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Originally Posted by Erin Rapacki

What did you think of this year's Beantown Blitz? What did you like? What would you like to see changed? You're feedback is much appreciated.


Thanks!

The Good: Great event. Matthews Arena is a perfect size for an off season. Kudos to Don G. and the crew. Thank you Raytheon for lunch. Robot flow in and out of the pits was good. Plenty of room in the pits. I espicailly like to be able to drive the truck right up to the pit table and load/unload right there. Robot competition was excellent.

The Bad: Timing. I realize there were field issues in the morning. (We were a victim/cause of the dely. I don't know which) But, it seemed to me the officials, (define "officials" as the people who were in charge of on field operations.) were slow. The extra few minutes the referees took after every match to make a call, add up a score or talk about a decision added hours to the length of the competition. Scorers table, and I say this hesitantly because I do not want that job, was slow in putting up the scores once they got them. It just seemed field operations moved faster at the Regionals and it was many of the same people.

The Ugly: Boston traffic. Being from the area, I should be used to it.