2007 Chesapeake Regional

[CrazyCanuck809]

611 was pending, but we are defnately registered for Chesapeake again this year. We look forward to seeing everybody out there!

[RoboMadi]

Originally Posted by RoboMom

Robot Inspector-Th & Fri

I'm in


So......... who is submitting Chairmans at Chesapeake?
After winning last year, 612 is going back to their roots in VCU.
Anyone need any help? Please feel free to contact.

Imad

[RoboMom]

Edited version of email just sent to all the teams.

2007 Chesapeake Regional Welcome Packet for the 57 teams!
Have you filled out the paperwork for access to the USNA?
Due Friday, March 2, 2007. http://www.usna.edu/FIRST

Chesapeake Regional Lingo:

•USNA: United States Naval Academy
•Halsey Field House: on the USNA, where the event is held; also home of The Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center
•Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: Shuttle pick-up and drop-off on "Blue Side" parking, near the Blue Angel is off Taylor Ave. Not on the USNA grounds.
•Annapolis: Home of the nation's oldest statehouse in continuous legislative use, historic 18th century seaport "city" with winding streets, cobblestone roads, limited parking, surrounded by water. City Dock, with restaurants is a 10 minute walk from Halsey. www.visitannapolis.org Annapolis is 45 minutes from Baltimore and Washington DC. The closest airport is BWI. http://www.hometownannapolis.com/tour.html
• Gate 1: Entry closest to the Halsey.
• Gate 8: For use by Team vehicles

Access to the Academy Grounds: http://www.usna.edu/FIRST
1. My team will be arriving by bus (school or charter):
2. My team will be arriving by van (rental or institutional):
3. My team will be arriving by private car:
4. Tool Vehicle-My team is coming by bus/van/car and we have extra tools that do not fit in our vehicle.
5. My team is staying nearby and walking.
6. My team has invited spectators to the event.

Consent forms and Site Info:
• http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedfiles...D_SiteInfo.pdf
• Bring your consent forms with you.
• Inspection: Be sure to bring your Bill of Materials for inspection. http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc...nt.aspx?id=452 There is a suggested template in Section 8 of the manual. There will also be forms in each pit on Thursday March 16 to indicate where your team needs help or help your team can offer to others to help everyone pass inspection.
• There is no wireless available in Halsey Field House. The nearest wireless/fax is located off the USNA grounds.
• Be sure to bring enough safety glasses for your team and for any visitors you are expecting.

Food:
• Perk! As long as teams continue to clean up, our hosts, the US Naval Academy, will allow teams to bring their own food and drinks into the pit area in Halsey Field House. No food allowed in the stands.
• Box lunch option. To order meals ahead of time, order directly from the Dry Dock Restaurant, located on the Academy grounds in Dahlgren Hall, about a block from the venue site. Their phone number is 410-293-2873.
• There is no team social at the Chesapeake Regional. Team 75 is having a dinner on Friday night. Contact: malka_elke@yahoo.com

Schedule:
• http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedfiles..._MD_Agenda.pdf
• There will be a mandatory drivers meeting after the end of practice matches on Thursday, March 15, 2007

Student Volunteers:
• Send me the names of 2-3 students from your team who are interested in being "Student Ambassadors" on Friday and Saturday, giving VIP tours. We will provide training on Thursday. Students may not volunteer as Student Ambassadors if they are on the drive team.
• Sent me the names of 1-2 students from your team who are interested in singing the national anthem at opening ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. These students will meet and audition as a group on Thursday. We have done this the past 2 years, and it is a lot of fun.

[paulcd2000]

is there some list where we can find out who is going to Chesapeake? For scouting purposes.

[RoboMom]

https://my.usfirst.org/myarea/index....false&event=MD

We just had the final walkthru today. Lots of VIP's this year!

[scitecteach]

Will be there and volunteering this year!
We are so-o-o ready!!!

[Priyadarshy]

who is applying for chairmans at Chesapeake
612 wanted to apply here but we went with our home regional VCU

[Adama]

how large are the tables in the pit this year?

[germansamurai16]

team 224 will definitely see you down there

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by Adama

how large are the tables in the pit this year?

pit = 10' x 10'
table = 2' x 6'

[Adama]

thanks

[Chernicki]

Hey everyone! I am the lead mentor of team 1975, we cant wait until the competition! We are in desperate need of two of the 12:1 KOP gear boxes!! We are willing to buy them but we will not be able to pass inspection with out them and Banebots is once again out of stock!!! If you can help us out please contact me.

Tom Chernicki
tchernicki@nfpa.org

[OZ_341]

Originally Posted by Chernicki

Hey everyone! I am the lead mentor of team 1975, we cant wait until the competition! We are in desperate need of two of the 12:1 KOP gear boxes!! We are willing to buy them but we will not be able to pass inspection with out them and Banebots is once again out of stock!!! If you can help us out please contact me.

Tom Chernicki
tchernicki@nfpa.org

We might have what you need. We did not use ay Banebots materials this year. Just PM me if you need them.

Al Ostrow

[Adama]

can we use a 4" grinder/ cut-off tool in the pits?

[RoboMom]

please read update#16