2007 Philly Regional

[George A.]

Although NJ will always hold a special place in my heart (home regional and what not) Philly has quickly become one of my favorite competitions to go to.

A little over two months away, I can't wait!

[AV_guy007]

unfortunately 177 could not get into Philly as our second regional this year but i bet we will still have fun in NJ

[SSMike]

Team 250 went to Philly last year and had a great time. Unfortuantely, we opted to go to Nationals instead (in my opinon Philly would be better). But last year the whole team made friends with all the teams, including MOE, and almost won the competition. Hopefully we will be back in 2008. Good luck everyone!

[BandChick]

I've loved Philly since I started going (2004). It's got a GREAT crowd and a very home-y feeling to it. I'm excited already!

[George A.]

Originally Posted by BandChick

I've loved Philly since I started going (2004). It's got a GREAT crowd and a very home-y feeling to it. I'm excited already!

Although it does get hot in there...oh well

[karinka13]

Originally Posted by M.O.R.T.

Although it does get hot in there...oh well

Of course it gets hot in there, we've got birds on fire and plus, I think MOE's shirts magnify light/heat.

[George A.]

Now if we could only combine the heat from Philly with the frigidness of NJ, we'd have a comfy venue

[DanDon]

Do I smell super-regional?

[George A.]

Super Regional? I don't know...if you combine NJ and Philly the universe might tear a hole in itself...and we wouldn't want that now would we? Mwahaha.

[David]

No that only happens if you combine Philly and North Jersey. South Jersey should secede from New Jersey and annex Philly as our capital.

[The Lucas]

8 teams are attending both NJ and Philly: (assuming my unix grep pipes were correct)
< 103
< 341
< 381
< 486
< 708
< 816
< 834
< 1391
So they ceritanly attract many of the same teams. 8 out of the 44 teams at Philly that 18% (I may be doing a little advance scouting while at NJ)

Philly is certianly unique. In the era of the Superregional it has the smallest venue and basically fills up immediatly (first choices). Most teams are veterans (very much so), many of which call this their home regional and attended every year. It has a great Team Social ( it was the best when it was at the Franklin Institue). Theres is alsoThe Lawn. How many other venues can you out the doors in the back of the pit onto a large green and play Ultimate Frisbee with other teams?

Then of course there is the noise and the crowds. Kind of a general admission concert feel. Spirited teams + crowded stands + Music + proximity to pits+ acoustics = Loud Fun. The debcibel level at Philly (MOE stix era) may have prompted the loud noismaker ban. It may have quieted a bit since teams no longer have sticks or drums, but the excitement is still there.

Philly has the good feeling of a small venue, kind of like Old College Ave Gym.

[Freddy Schurr]

I would agree that Philadelphia is one of the best regionals in FIRST.

( it was the best when it was at the Franklin Institue)

One Word: Agree

[Chuck Glick]

Philly = Greatest Regional Ever. (my personal opinion)

So many great teams are there, 103, 365, 341, 357 are just a few that come to mind.

1712 and I will be there. So please stop by the pit and say hi, I'd love to meet everyone.

-Chuck

P.S. Beware: Deuce is coming.

[Danny McC]

Yeah. If anyone wants to hang out with some people from 816 and play frisbee or hacky sack just let us know. We are always down for having a good time.

[Mister_Juggles]

422 is going to be there for (as far as I know) our first time. We are all really looking forward to it. And just to warn you guys, we have a history of "meh" and "eek" at VCU , but we also have a history of being pretty sweet at our second regional

Oh, and we'll be bringing our squad of juggling madmen! Myself and Cuog leading the fun.