2006 IRI - Mark Your Calendars!

[Wayne Doenges]

Plan on seeing the CyberCards there - we'll be easy to spot since we're probably the only team with a 4-digit number....

Doesn't Team 1501 count as a four digit number?
Let's see....1 (first digit)....5 (second digit)....0 (third digit)....1 (fourth digit). Yep, four digits
We will be there with bells on. Shoot, bells aren't allowed

[Kyle Love]

Anyone interested in a little bit of VEX action?

[Meyerman]

Originally Posted by Corey Balint

Team 25 will most definitely make the 12 hour venture out to Indy again.

56 had a great time last year traveling out to Indiana with our good friends on 25 and don't plan on missing the trip this year, we have a new bot, and a BIGGER trailer. PERHAPS! a BIGGER CONVOY of NJ teams. cant wait for IRI 2006!!!

[Rich Kressly]

Originally Posted by Kyle Love

Anyone interested in a little bit of VEX action?

hmmmmmm ..............
1712 may be in for a big bot, and we've got this Vex stuff (perhaps new recruits for next year...) Kyle, keep me posted on the vex possibilities, I'm going to find out if 1712 is in and how many might be going.

[CrazyCarl461]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

I'm definately working to make sure 116 returns for our second go around (and hopefully not get rained on and get last place this time around)

Unfortunately, team 461 also knows what it feels like to come in last at IRI due to tremendous robot malfunction. It can be argued that IRI is one of the hardest competitions of the year, even harder than any regional in my opinion (except maybe Ypsilanti or Midwest).

461 will be there again and we'll try and bring our Purdue buddies (1646 and 1747). I look forward to seeing everyone there, especially our faithful sidekick, 1501.

[Tomasz Bania]

Team 818 hopes to be there this year, with ot without some of our key mentors.

[Craig Roys]

Originally Posted by boiler

Plan on seeing the CyberCards there - we'll be easy to spot since we're probably the only team with a 4-digit number....

Not the only one - 1718 hopes to make the trip. I went to IRI once when I was with Team 27 a couple years ago and loved it, so I want to take my new team down to experience the fun.

[Jim Schaddelee]

I cant wait for IRI this will our teams first time .Since we have not been to IRI can someone tell me if teams modify their robots and if so how much?

Jim Schaddelee

[Kevin Kolodziej]

As long as I can get off work, I'll be there! Hopefully at least one of my teams will make the trip as well, and I have a feeling we'll be up for some VEX action too! I had a blast reffing last year and would love to work with the amazing crew again.

Kev

[Koko Ed]

Just found out I won't be going to IRI. I'm going to Jamacia instead.

[Lil' Lavery]

The only time people are sad to be going to Europe or Jamaica.... wow

116 (or more specifically FVC 18) might be able to participate in the vex action this year if it happens again. Need to back our growing reputation!

[rufu5]

Originally Posted by Lil' Lavery

116 (or more specifically FVC 18) might be able to participate in the vex action this year if it happens again. Need to back our growing reputation!

Oh you can bet there is going to be some Vex action! I guess this can kind of serve as a pre-imptive official un-official announcement of the 2006 Vex "[game is secret for know]" Challenge!

Any team that is interested please e-mail us at 447.FIRST@gmail.com so we can get a rough head count and a feel for who all is going to be there!

If its anything like last year, its going to be a blast!

[Freddy Schurr]

Yeah, I am looking to possibly attending and helping out and also want to see what all the hype is about of IRI!

[mrs. p]

looks like a small group from 233 will be making the long drive again - but so worth it. IRI was one of the best off season events that we've been to. maybe our team will have a better talent than last years "nose pipes"

[Kyle Love]

Originally Posted by Jim Schaddelee

I cant wait for IRI this will our teams first time .Since we have not been to IRI can someone tell me if teams modify their robots and if so how much?

Jim Schaddelee

As I understand it, you can do any mods that you want, as long as it conforms to the 2006 FIRST rules, typically there aren't inspections, honor system. But, If someone has a issue with a robot they can be checked, I believe.