2006 Philadelphia Regional

[Kim Masi]

I know I'm being redundant but I want to say congrats to everyone who participated in Philly, it was an awesome regional, and I look forward to returning again. Thank you 291 for picking us, we could not have done it without you, and thanks to 306 who had amazing defense and an all-around solid robot. You guys were great to work with and I hope to see you in Atlanta!

Ha, I also think that the seven eleven across the street had some great business this weekend. I know 177 bought them out to get snacks for our busride home! haha.

[Mr MOE]

Philadelphia Rocks!!!

MOE 365 had a great time over the past few days. Just some observations:

TEAMS

Some fantastic teams competed at Philly. Here are a few of the teams that stood out to me...

- Daisy 341: love the turret, especially when your bot does the "hula hoop spin". Awesome autonomous, too.
- Cybersonics 103: super fast ball gatherer and sweet shooter
- Other great high shooters: 272, 486, 157, 563, 177, 250, 177
- Chuck 84: one word "TOUGH" having your bot unload a pile of balls reminds me of someone winning on a slot machine in Atlantic City. Payday!
- Other great low ball scorers: 291, 716, 379, 381, 306, 357, 816
- and a shout out to some great MOE defenders: 816 (only team that kept us off the ramp), 177 & 306 (ramp battlers)

VOLUNTEERS
- great as usual, the Philly volunteers form a nice family
- many of these volunteers have been wearing CREW shirts for many years, it would be nice to have some 5 or 10-year pin or something similar for FIRST volunteers

VENUE
- tight, warm, loud (tight and loud create great energy, warm was tough)
- I love the way teams can hang outside the pit area - great for team socialization
- practice field or area - yeah, I know there wasn't one. In my personal opinion, this is the only major drawback to this regional

Overall, thanks to each person who takes the time to say "hello," shake a hand, pat a shoulder, or gives a smile. These are the little things that, when added up, make to a terrific FIRST experience.

See you either in Atlanta, during the off-season, or at Philly next year!

[FIRST-ROCKS]

Well, I have to say that I had a fun time at Philly on Friday and Saturday. However I was completely surprise that no one pick Team 204, Eastern Robotic Vikings for an alliance . The reason I state this is because of two things:

1. A completely function-able robot. Great maneuverable, they were all over the field.
2. Great defensive robot. They block everyone that was shooting or trying to deliver balls to the corner goals. Also they block MOE on Friday from shooting on the ramp, just wanted to say.

I heard that they were going to the Championship, I wouldn't be surprise if they were a top contender.

Also I did like 365, 357, 84, and many other teams. Overall impressive regional.

[Robocat1]

Team 379 had a great time in Philly and hope to make it back every two or three years!

Perhaps the most amazing event was when Mike Mills (who was DJing the event) walked up to me in the stands. He was on our team during years 1 & 2 !
While our alumni often attend CLE to cheer us on (its only 90 minutes away), we never expected to see an alumni there, 6 hours from home!! And he never expected to go to college and have a job where his employer asked him to work a FIRST event (imagine his boss' surprise when Mike knew all about FIRST!).

What a small world FIRST creates!

Thanks to everyone for the fun, hospitatity and support!

[Cody Carey]

WOW...

Philly this year was amazing... The semi-finals put me through my paces, the quarter-finals made me want to cry... and the finals were the most taxing matches that I have ever had to drive in. Congrats to the other philly finalists, You were amazing! Beautiful robots and wonderful driveteams, You guys were awesome! I am proud to have gotten the chance to play against you. THANK YOU ALL FOR THE GREAT REGIONAL!!!!!!!!

[looneylin]

Philly was soo awesome!

Thanks to everybody that everybody else in the previous 8 pages mentioned! I had soo much fun with our Ghanians! Go SEMPER!

Hope to see you all at nationals! *hopefully we can raise the $$$***

[Freddy Schurr]

Well, I have to say that I had a fun time at Philly on Friday and Saturday. However I was completely surprise that no one pick Team 204, Eastern Robotic Vikings for an alliance . The reason I state this is because of two things:

1. A completely function-able robot. Great maneuverable, they were all over the field.
2. Great defensive robot. They block everyone that was shooting or trying to deliver balls to the corner goals. Also they block MOE on Friday from shooting on the ramp, just wanted to say.

I heard that they were going to the Championship, I wouldn't be surprise if they were a top contender.

Why thank you so much? Yeah, I felt that we should had been selected but its OK, I am proud of my team. We were impress with our friends 84,357,341,365,56,484,1712 and many other teams . But by far our friends of Team 433 and hopefully the Ghanaians for getting the E.I award. We were so happy that you won, you girls deserve it.

Chiniqua and George for rocking the arena, you guys were great. I especially like how George kept the crowd in suspense to wards the end of the day.

The volunteers,Carol and her crew and Rich Kressely for putting on a rocking event, YOU ALL ROCK!

So yeah that's good, hope to see you all in Atlanta. Can't wait.

P.s

Two Things:

1. Why did you think of ERV and our robot?
2. If anyone has any video of our matches, please PM me. Thanks

PHILLY ROCK!

[Greg Marra]

Originally Posted by Freddy Schurr

Chiniqua and George for rocking the arena, you guys were great. I especially like how George kept the crowd in suspense to wards the end of the day.

I did not find the suspense as exciting since I was on the field! With the real time scoring being not always 100%, the time between when you thought you won and the screen came up was really intense!

[jgannon]

Congrats to 291 and 306! You both turned out fabulous robots at Pittsburgh, and deserved to pick up a ticket to Atlanta. Also, congrats to 177 on their second regional win.

[Freddy Schurr]

Attention all Philly Regional Teams

What did you think of the new Concept of ERV, Eastern Robotic Vikings?

I can't wait for the Champs!

[Team 306]

Congratulations to all of the wonderful teams that attended The Philly regional.
We would like to thank teams 291 and 177 for choosing us as there alliance partners. All the teams in Philly did a great job. We hope to be teamed with some of you in Atlanta! Good luck and have fun!

[Peter Matteson]

Originally Posted by Freddy Schurr

Attention all Philly Regional Teams

What did you think of the new Concept of ERV, Eastern Robotic Vikings?

I can't wait for the Champs!

Could you please be a little less vague with that question?

[R.J.]

Philly rocked my socks it was fantastic. It was worth waiting in the quick down pouring rain for a cheese steak. I loved the music choice, one of the best I have heard in a while in my opinion. Teams 177, 291 and 306 did a superb job at the regional and congrats. Great job for teams 84, 250 and 104 as well. I like to also extend a congrats to team 433 for their Engineering Inspiration win and 357 for their Chairman's award win too. All the teams made Philly a worth while competition and fun. Great job to all teams. Even though the venue itself was a little bit tight there was so much energy and electricity in the air.

[Team ERV]

Originally Posted by FIRST-ROCKS

Well, I have to say that I had a fun time at Philly on Friday and Saturday. However I was completely surprise that no one pick Team 204, Eastern Robotic Vikings for an alliance . The reason I state this is because of two things:

1. A completely function-able robot. Great maneuverable, they were all over the field.
2. Great defensive robot. They block everyone that was shooting or trying to deliver balls to the corner goals. Also they block MOE on Friday from shooting on the ramp, just wanted to say.

I heard that they were going to the Championship, I wouldn't be surprise if they were a top contender.

Also I did like 365, 357, 84, and many other teams. Overall impressive regional.

Thank you very much for that kind compliment. I believe that i did the best that I could with the driving and well you know sometimes things just dont turn out the way you hoped. However we'll be at championships this year guys and you can expect us to keep up that defense!!!!

[Meredith Rice]

Originally Posted by Mr MOE

VOLUNTEERS
- great as usual, the Philly volunteers form a nice family
- many of these volunteers have been wearing CREW shirts for many years, it would be nice to have some 5 or 10-year pin or something similar for FIRST volunteers

I was giving out some volunteer pins at the desk in the main lobby. I guess not enough veteran volunteers and mentors knew to come to the desk to receive theirs, and perhaps an announcement should be made in the pits and on the field to let them know. They definitely deserve the recognition.

This was my first year volunteering at Philly and I really got to see just how hard working every one is. I must extend special thanks and congratulations for their diligent work and a job well done to Carol K, Rich Kressley, and Maureen Weiss. These three among countless others are true FIRST heroes and a pleasure to work with. These people help make the Philly regional known as one of the most friendly and fun-filled FIRST competitions around. Way to go!

I've said it before, and I will say it again, the Philly regional is one I will never miss. So, see ya next year!