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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
Billfred -
I know you are working on website stuff but another resource that I have found to be extremely helpful is the ultra-handy, uber-compact paper copy. Ask Amy Prib about this if you want more information or examples. What I am referring to are the miniature (think 3"x5") sized booklets that were handed out at the Boilermaker Regional this year that contained campus maps, a brief overview of the game, tour information and times, sponsors, team social information, etc. Basically, a vast majority of the information that you provide on the website can now be found instantly at the venue itself without the need of a computer or internet axcess (crazy, I know  )What I noticed at the WI regional was that many people came to watch and had a great time seeing the robot action, but few actually knew what was going on or how the scoring system works. I highly recommend looking in to printing up some sort of durable, pocket-sized document if not for the visitors, at least for the team leaders and event staff. |
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26-05-2006, 13:12
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
Thanks Elise.
Yes, the 4x6 booklet was a result of less than perfect communication before and during the event itself in our first year. So, in the 2nd year, I wanted to make sure that everyone (rpc, teams, spectators, volunteers, joe schmoe) was on the same page and knew what was happening when. I believe we printed enough to give about 2/3 of estimated attendants (we had head counts from our social registration). We found that people would ask various people questions, and we would have to track others down to get an answer. For the most part, this resolved it. The website is definitely a must-have, but we found the booklet to be useful as well. Many people don't view the website prior to the event, and sometimes team leaders may not distribute "update emails" to an entire team. It's esp beneficial to "walk-in" spectators or family/friends. Our booklet contained much of what was on our website, including: FIRST background, public agenda, game description, team participant listing, location, maps of campus and city, surrounding area restaurant/hotel reference, logistics for unloading/loading and parking, general info (restrooms, wireless internet, lost/found, volunteers, machine shop, etc), pic of event layout (pits, field, seating, concessions, etc), concessions menu, scholarships being offered, "enrichment" activities (campus and building tours, college/company fair info, etc), Educator's Program info, Lego League demo info, Team Social, Special Award info (we give out "best play", etc), Judge Bios, Planning Comm Bios, blank page for notes, and a "suggestion form" page. Some people didn't want to tear the page out of their book to drop in the comment box. The back cover had our sponsor listing on it. The whole thing was only 28pgs (front/back). If anyone wants to see mine as a template for their regional, just PM me. Last edited by AmyPrib : 26-05-2006 at 13:15. |
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26-05-2006, 13:36
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
Links to local media stories published. Means someone has to be updating.
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26-05-2006, 15:00
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
A venue map that includes the pit layout.
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26-05-2006, 15:07
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
Regional history. As simple as who won what award each year would be adequate, but more would be alot cooler.
The elimination "ladder" List of all volunteers (including speakers, judges, etc.) TONS of pictures/video/other media (hey, why not get audio of speeches?) |
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26-05-2006, 17:08
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
Always within history is trivia - some trivia would be fun and may also help rookie teams - things like
buttons tee shirts team colors names of the teams in the regionals (that would link up with history) the evolution of FIRST logos - --- give and show an example of a good pit setup with some easily accessed and affordable materials used. give and show an example of a crate and materials used provide the safety information during build, Regionals, the Championship show an example of the proper method of downing a dozen KK's.  Jane Last edited by JaneYoung : 26-05-2006 at 17:22. |
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26-05-2006, 17:12
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
i would like to see a website in general for NJ.
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31-05-2006, 23:12
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
Well, I took all of it in and tried to hash out a good outline for the site. (In the end, we decided to make the PalmettoFIRST site a sub-site of the COEIT Outreach site, as opposed to the other way around. Makes more sense to me.)
Here's what I have thus far: Code:
$@# $@# $@# PalmettoFIRST $@# $@# $@# $@# $@# $@# JFLL (still in development) $@# $@# $@# $@# $@# $@# FLL About FLL Starting a team South Carolina teams Regional Tournaments Locations/Dates/Times/Directions Spectators Volunteers Teams coming to the events The State Tournament Spectators Volunteers Teams coming to the event Hotels Local Places Of Note (Lowe's, grocery store, Wal-Mart, etc.) Detailed Site Info (where toolboxes go in, where people go in) History Resources $@# $@# $@# $@# $@# $@# FVC About FVC Starting a team South Carolina teams FVC Orangeburg (any other FVC events get their own section) Spectators Volunteers Teams coming to the event Hotels Local Places Of Note (Lowe's, grocery store, Wal-Mart, etc.) Detailed Site Info (where toolboxes go in, where people go in) History Resources $@# $@# $@# $@# $@# $@# FRC About FRC Starting a team South Carolina teams Palmetto Regional Spectators Volunteers Teams coming to the event Hotels Local Places Of Note (Lowe's, grocery store, Wal-Mart, etc.) Detailed Site Info (where toolboxes go in, where people go in) History Last edited by Billfred : 31-05-2006 at 23:14. |
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01-06-2006, 20:51
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
Under detailed site info, include parking details, including where folks with trailer can park.
I praise the 2006 Palmetto site for the driving directions - some humor, but ultimately accurate 'I live here' directions. I don't need MapQuest to find Columbia, and the rest was off the web site. Include locations for spare parts (e.g., Radio Shack - down Greenway to 5 corners...) Genia's idea for team-friendly fun spots (& restaurants) is good. Venue rules as you know them - for example, if banners were prohibited above the mezzanine, no coolers, etc. [PRAISE]Good job, that outline is fairly complete.[/PRAISE] (shower: off) Don |
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06-06-2006, 16:32
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
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Edited: In general for Regional sites, it might be nice (and this goes for FLL competition sites too) to have a schedule for runs and presentations posted a day or two before a regional, if possible. I'm not an HTML expert, but if you don't want the entire public to see the detailed schedule, I would think the page could be password protected and the password given to teams when they register. Schedules, in my opinion, are very convient to find out who needs to be where when beforehand. Last edited by Evenstar_342 : 06-06-2006 at 16:37. |
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14-06-2006, 19:42
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
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Here's the outline I put together for the NJ/NYC FIRST Website. Keep in mind, this website is not only for the Regional itself, but FIRST and its involvement in the NJ/NYC area. Billfred, feel free to grab any of this information that you find pertinent. Anyone else, PLEASE give me feedback (positive or negative) and what else you think is important! 1. Home Page
12. Links Sorry for being long-winded, as usual!  |
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25-06-2006, 21:58
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Re: What do you want to see in a regional's web site?
It would be nice if the regional's website had a short and easy to remember url, that way non-FIRSTers could view information about the regional. Match results so that you don't have to go digging through USFIRST.org. Maybe even a match list. Also good food places w/ a map that ranks the affordability of these places.
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