Pre-Shipdate UTC Scrimmage

[MWTrek]

The nearest amtrak station is a town away. The airport is nearby but you would still need to take a taxi. Suffield doesn't have any bus transportation we are a small town and our school is out in the middle of nowhere.

[AcesPease]

Originally Posted by JamesBrown

Are there any easy ways to get to the school other than driving, ie Bus terminal or Amtrak, I would like to make it down and see what is going on but I am not sure what the easiest way to get there is.

I suppose you could fly into Bradley in Windsor Locks and take a taxi. Suffield High is very close to the airport (maybe 6 miles), but in a rural location. Windsor Locks also has an Amtrak station, but that is even farther than the airport (about 8 miles). From Troy, it would only take 90 min to drive and the Mass Pike is Free up to the I91 Exit in West Springfield.

[MWTrek]

Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri

How many spots are there for teams at the event?

We have never had a reason to limit the number of teams. In past years we have had up to 28 teams registered. If this number gets above 30 we may have to begin to limit the number of teams able to participate.

We never want to limit the number of teams who can participate in this event because of opportunity it gives. However, due to building constraints a limit may be put in place in the future.

[KathieK]

Originally Posted by KathieK

If there is any interest in holding a NEMO workshop on any non-technical topic (teambuilding, fundraising, mentor recruitment and retention, team organization, etc.) please contact me and I will check with the scrimmage organizers to see if we can get a room to meet in.

I'm pleased to announce that we WILL be holding a NEMO workshop/meeting. Spread the word on your teams that this meeting is free to attend (thanks to the generosity of FRC 176 for hosting it) and is open to any adult/college mentors on any FIRST robotics program team. RSVP to kathiek@firstnemo.org with name, program (FRC, FVC, FLL or JFLL), team number, and the topic(s) you'd like to discuss. This is a great way to network with other mentors from the area! Don't know about NEMO? Visit our website, www.firstnemo.org.

[BiTurboS4]

This event its pretty much the best pre-shipdate event you can attend. It is the only pre-season event to use a real FIRST field. Only shot to get some real stick time on the same thing you'll see at the regionals you attend.

I'm eagerly awaiting this event. See you folks there.

[Andy Grady]

Hi everyone!

I HIGHLY recommend that you get in on Winter Warzone. As always, this event is top notch...and for pre-season...its not for the weak hearted! The actual FIRST field gets tested and a full fledge tourney takes place. A wonderful time, dont miss out!

I hope to see you all there!

-Andy

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Andy Grady

Hi everyone!

I HIGHLY recommend that you get in on Winter Warzone. As always, this event is top notch...and for pre-season...its not for the weak hearted! The actual FIRST field gets tested and a full fledge tourney takes place. A wonderful time, dont miss out!

I hope to see you all there!

-Andy

We usually have the top notch announcers and mc's also.

[Elgin Clock]

I'll be there sometime by noon.

Will you still be selling raffle tickets for the 176 raffle by then?

[AcesPease]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

I'll be there sometime by noon.

Will you still be selling raffle tickets for the 176 raffle by then?

Sadly the raffle had to be canceled

[BobC]

Listen to the radio discussion of Aces High's "Winter Warzone" Scrimmage 2007

Go to link

http://206.128.27.80/radio/index.htm

click on part two of 2-10-2007
Let me know what you think.
That was on one of the biggest radio station in New England.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by MWTrek

Aces High Team #176 Presents the 9th annual
Winter War-Zone Scrimmage

Test Your Robot!
Check out the Official 2007 Field!
Compete With Other Teams!

Team 176 Aces High will host its annual pre-competition scrimmage on Saturday, February 17, 2007. As in the past, we will be using the official FIRST playing field for the 2007 competition season. The event will be held at Suffield High School on Sheldon Street in Suffield from 8:00-4:00. Registration fee is $75 in advance and $100 at the door. Please note that team will be able to pre-order pizza's for lunch.
For additional information please check the ACES HIGH website at:
http://aceshigh176.org/drupal/node/113

Or contact Arlene Willett, co-chairman at saw869@cox.net with questions or intent to attend.

Attention FIRST LEGO LEAGUE teams. As an added dimension to this years fun, the Suffield LEGO League teams would like to invite other teams for a post-season scrimmage. This is a free event and all teams are welcome. Please contact Kim Congden at congden@cox.net with your intent to participate or for further information. http://"http://bionicbulldogs.google...com/scrimmage"

I hear we are up to 30 teams for FRC. Yahoo it's going to be fun.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

Originally Posted by BobC

I hear we are up to 30 teams for FRC. Yahoo it's going to be fun.

And now we are one of them! I've been to the pre-ship scrimmage for the past 4 seasons, and its always been a great event. I have no doubts this season will be the same.

[Brandon Holley]

Im pumppeeeeeeedddddd

[KathieK]

Just a reminder that TODAY is the last day to reserve a spot at the NEMO workshop. If you are a mentor from any FIRST program and wish to join us at Suffield High School on Saturday at 10am (even if you don't have an FRC team competing at Winter War Zone or an FLL team demoing), send me an e-mail with your name, FIRST program and team number and the non-technical topics of concern to your team (mentor recruitment and retention, fundraising, team organization, teambuilding, travel planning, etc.). The workshop is free to attend, and plan to stay awhile - the scrimmage will be amazing as always.

[MWTrek]

Due to an overwhelming number of teams who plan to attend, we have had to close registration. You may still email Arlene Willett at saw869@cox.net to be placed on the waiting list, however we currently have 32 team and our facility's will not be able to handle any more. We also are asking that any team who has previously signed up but now can not make it respond as well so that we can give your spot to other teams. As always the public is invited to watch the competition.