Team Parties at Regionals

[Hubicki]

Well, certain team parties that I've gone to weren't... great... I might be wrong because I never stayed the whole time, but they were kinda dull. It was just a DJ playing some music and food. There was nothing really encouraging any social interaction (and at a robotics competition, that's rather important). I would recommend anything that gets people together and talking and having fun. Maybe limbo contests, sumo wrestling, stuff like that. Also, a quiet place is very important for the die-hard strategists and the people who want to 'talk' and get away from the really loud music. Another thing is to keep the music to an endurable volume. And as far as food, not something as heavy as pasta, roast beef with gravy and such. Maybe cold cuts, munchies and sodas. This should keep the occassion as informal as possible.
~Hubicki~