2007 FRC Events, where are you going?

[Jaine Perotti]

Originally Posted by Richard

... scared of the weather, or of the Floridians? Surely you aren't scared of a mild-mannered Indiana pig farmer?

Well, I am afraid of the weather and of Floridians, but come to think of it, you never know about pig farmers.
THIS should be a reminder to all of you that pig farmers have a very vicious side indeed... (it's too bad the video isn't there anymore)

[Madison]

Living in the Pacific Northwest reminds us of what things in the good old days were like, when there wasn't a regional on every street corner like there is these days. Beyond Portland, OR, the closest event is in Davis, CA -- a 750 mile journey from Seattle!

Since we've got to fly to a second event, whether it be in Davis or Atlanta, we're tentatively planning to attend the event in Los Angeles next year in addition to the Pacific Northwest Regional in Portland.

[Pirate_Nelly354]

We're [[354]] diffidently going to NYC regionals since that's where we are. I wish we could go to a 2nd one. Hopefully we will ^_^

[Jherbie53]

I'm not officially talking for my team, but we should be going to West Michigan and at least one other regional. Great Lakes, Mid West, Boilermaker, and Buckeye are the most likely ones I think we would be considering. Then you never know, we have been talking about either St. Louis and Milwaukee, but like I said I'm not officially talking for my team. We are also going to the Kettering Kickoff in a couple of weeks.

Edit: Also we will try and go to Nationals, either by registering or winning our way in.

[Donut]

Our team will be attending Arizona as usual, and we are for certain attending one other event. We'll either be going to SoCal, Las Vegas, San Diego, or The Championships. If we're really lucky we'll go to 2 of these events, but with how fundraising has gone so far I don't think that will happen.

[Steve Howland]

Originally Posted by jjack

For sure we'll be going to the new San Diego regional. We've also talked about either making our first appearance at the LA regional or returning to Las Vegas, money being the deciding factor.

Just out of curiousity, are there any other teams that are considering coming to San Diego?

571 is trying to raise the money to take the trip all the way from Connecticut! We'll also be at the Hartford regional, and depending on our money situation we will either attend Championships or send a group of volunteers.

[Alexa Stott]

Originally Posted by hill

Our team will most likely be heading back to St. louis and Milwaukee. This still depends on when they are and if they interfere with our springbreak.

Is the florida regional on springbreak? I was wondering because our school band is going to florida for springbreak and was just wondering if there was any chance we could stop in and see some competition.

Define spring break. Each school district has their own schedule for spring breaks, as do colleges. What might be sprink break for you might not be spring break for me.

EDIT: Of course, some of you guys who have been posting in this thread could always come to the NJ Regional. I promise you it'll be fun!

[slickguy2007]

Looks like Toronto just moved up to a strong possibility for team 1403's 2nd regional. We would be honored to play with our friends to the north.

[Vu2000]

New regionals seem to always bring some more teams from longer distances. That's why I'm sad that I won't be in SD next year... Hopefully my school's schedule will permit me to volunteer and maybe even fly home! Anywho, team 812 has been rooting for San Diego regional for so long; I don't think they/we really have a choice.

[AdamHeard]

This might be considered thread jacking, but I'm not sure.

It'd be cool if we compiled a list of what teams active on CD are at each regional. Then at each regional we would have something like a Secret Santa among teams. Each team would make/machine a cool nick nack or gift for another and they would be given to the teams at the regional.

[JB987]

Originally Posted by slickguy2007

I know many teams are beginning to decide on where they might go for competitions next year. A lot of teams are planning their events in order to figure out budgets and I was just wondering if teams have any idea where they might be going? It might be a little early for this thread, but hey we could all use something to druel over before the next off-season event.


Team 1403 is going to the NJ Regional and the Championship event. We are deciding where to go for our 2nd regional. Some possibilities for our 2nd regional are Detroit, Boston, Florida or Virginia.

Team 987 Highrollers is planning on competing at the new San Diego Regional as well as trying for a threepeat at our own Las Vegas Regional!...and then on to the Championships again.

[Rich Wong]

Originally Posted by Rich Wong

It is 98.5% confirmed- NYC Regional will have 62 Team slots for 2007!!!

Hmmmm.... party anyone?

It is official-
The 2007 NYC FIRST Robotics Competition will be held in the NYC Javits Center.

63 Team!!!

Mark your calendars - March 16-18, 2007.
(It is Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

http://www.javitscenter.com/

[Jon Jack]

Originally Posted by Rich Wong

It is official-
(It is Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Do you by chance know if all regionals have moved to Friday, Saturday and Sunday? Or is it a NY Regional only thing?

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by jjack

Do you by chance know if all regionals have moved to Friday, Saturday and Sunday? Or is it a NY Regional only thing?

I have it confirmed (read: from a trusted source and from printed flyers sent out to industry) that Palmetto will be March 29-31, which is the traditional Thursday-Saturday. NYC must be doing things a little differently.

(I was inclined to add "as usual" to the end, but I thought that might send the wrong impression; I had nothing but a blast while I was in the city last month. I sure wouldn't mind looking into it as a regional to spectate and volunteer at.)

[Libby K]

1923, although this sounds odd, is most likely doing philly. One of the reasons is because of family conflicts [my father judges chairman's for NJ....] & also because NJ is a regional with AMAZING amazing teams, playing at a level our team's not quite ready for. [not that philly area teams aren't amazing as well :-)] We figure we give something new a try. it's about the same distance from our school to either regional, so it's not a huge travel expense.