2006 Palmetto Regional

[JulieB]

Several members of team 538 are hoping can come to Palmetto. Its up to if we can rise enough money for a bus.

[Mindstorm]

I drove the robot for team 1051 for each year at Columbia and I can't this year because I graduated... I'm going to miss it soo much this year, even though I may go to watch or help out what I can. It will be something I will always remember, which is a good thing ...I think...

[lukevanoort]

If 587 had the money for a second regional, we'd certainly go to Palmetto. Alas, we have far from it. But, if we did, we'd love to see our friends at S&M (900) there.

[Jonathan M.]

You know, I've been a part of FIRST going on 5 years, and I still don't know where to go to see information about team lists for regionals during pre-season. I don't know if my old team is gonna be there, because I've been too busy with college to check up on em yet. I will however be mentoring. In anycase, I'll most likley drive down for the weekend, because I missed the last one and I really regret it. I watched the whole thing via webcast at least, it was really awesome. I can't wait for the new season. ^_^

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by Jonathan M.

You know, I've been a part of FIRST going on 5 years, and I still don't know where to go to see information about team lists for regionals during pre-season. I don't know if my old team is gonna be there, because I've been too busy with college to check up on em yet. I will however be mentoring. In anycase, I'll most likley drive down for the weekend, because I missed the last one and I really regret it. I watched the whole thing via webcast at least, it was really awesome. I can't wait for the new season. ^_^

Here you go:

http://www.usfirst.org/frc/public/

[Jonathan M.]

Much thanks sir!

Well it seems that 845 is possibly going. They're on the "pending list." I hope so, otherwise, I'll still probably go. See you all there! ^_^

[Billfred]

By the way, since I know folks are now in the process of making travel arrangements, I figured it'd be smart to point out a few things.

1) Anything out towards Harbison Boulevard will be a good twenty minutes from the Colonial Center. If you get stuck in rush hour, plan on it taking closer to 30. Staying out on Harbison does have its advantages, though. There's plenty of food, shopping, hardware stores (Lowe's and Home Depot, and Northern Tool and Equipment is one exit off), and entertainment in that area.
2) Unless I'm completely missing a hotel, the only hotel within walking distance of the Colonial Center is the Holiday Inn on Assembly Street, about two blocks away as the crow flies.
3) On the subject of vehicles, I'd highly suggest bringing vans or something else that doesn't require several parking spaces. Last year, the parking lots by the Colonial Center were not closed off from USC students, which meant it was a bit of a scramble to find parking even for a normal car. If you have to get a bus, get there early. (The Russell House, USC's student union about three blocks away, opens up around 7:00 for breakfast. The walk will get the blood flowing.)
4) Folks flying in: Columbia's airport has free wi-fi. Celebrate or groan, depending on your team policy.
5) The road construction mess from last year is done. Thank goodness.

If anyone needs to know anything about this town, I'm glad to answer.

[Jay W.]

Originally Posted by Jonathan M.

Much thanks sir!

Well it seems that 845 is possibly going. They're on the "pending list." I hope so, otherwise, I'll still probably go. See you all there! ^_^

Yeah, we got accepted last week for Palmetto.
So, pending on my college classes, I will see everyone in Columbia..I'll be the one sporting the Clemson hat in the middle of USC's campus..hahaha!

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by Jay W.

Yeah, we got accepted last week for Palmetto.
So, pending on my college classes, I will see everyone in Columbia..I'll be the one sporting the Clemson hat in the middle of USC's campus..hahaha!

Close, but not quite. One of 1293's alumni (whose father and sister are with the team as well) goes to Clemson (I like him anyway ) and occasionally helps us out on Saturdays.

(For those who are just reading this thread, USC and Clemson are rivals, about two hours apart. USC plays host to Palmetto, and is about 20 minutes from 1293land.)

[Tomasz Bania]

Hey,
Our team will soon be sending out a letter to the teams attending this regional and what is needed to be properly put in our FSN (First Scouting Network) database. This will mostly likely be just in the form of filling out a scouting form but that is still left to be questioned. Attached is a sample of the scouting form. This most likely will be sent out next week and should be completed and sent back by the end of the build period. If you have any comments,suggestions, or concerns, please P.M. me.

Thank You,
Tomasz Bania

[Metalhugginman]

Yea! Baby! MiM will be there!
It is great to see all the teams that have already registered. We like the "knock down, drag out" style of play at the Palmetto. Man, the excitement is beginning to build as the traditional heavyweights of FIRST have penciled in their name to come.
I look forward to seeing you, Stephen K. Looks like MiM will do VCU this year instead of Fla. We will miss the action down south, but I think we are in a rotation to give our team members some new sights.
Good luck to everyone this year!

[Tomasz Bania]

Here is an almost final version (if not final) of the Scouting sheet we will be using at the Palmetto Regional for FSN.
This should be sent out to teams in this regional soon, so if you can, fill it out now so we can post it on the server before the regional therefore causing less problems. Send them to usfirst818@gmail.com

Thank You,
Tomasz Bania

[Bharat Nain]

Team 25 will not be there this year but we did love the treatment last year. Good luck to all teams participating this year and enjoy this great regional. It's one of the best I have been to.

[Wolf103FM]

1028 will be back again this year, and I think we will be at the Fairfield Inn next to the Columbia Mall again, where we stayed last year

[Frank L.]

OK...Billfred...lets move this thread back to the front page. Just a note to say that we are working hard to make the Palmetto regional better than ever. Our planning committee is deep into the planning cycle...finishing up some loose ends. We are expecting to be on NASA Webcast, as well as, our usual TV stations and media in attendance producing a lot of video for use throughout the off season (if such a thing exist). What a list of teams this year, many returning and many for the first time. Next to the Las Vegas Reg., we have the most states represented (13). We will again be providing a large screen hanging from the back of the curtain divider that will be displaying the team rankings as the competion continues. USC is planning a social that will be different from the past...Donn Griffith (an old 343 teammate of mine) is now with USC...so expect some new things. So, good luck to all of the teams this weekend and next....you are welcome anytime to come to Palmetto....more to come.

Frank