2007 Philly Regional

[Lea103]

Our team just heard about the new size for the pits (9*9). How is everyone going handle the change in size and the increase of teams (36 to 44)?

-Lea

[camtunkpa]

Originally Posted by Lea103

Our team just heard about the new size for the pits (9*9). How is everyone going handle the change in size and the increase of teams (36 to 44)?

-Lea

Sounds like Philly is going to be super full. I can live with the pit size, but my bigger concern is where are all the people from 8 more teams going to sit.

[Lea103]

Well, lets hope there is a balcony seating area. It was nice and cozy last year.... that was on Thurs and Fri without most parents or other spectators.


"I'm not volunteering my lap."-CoreyK

[haroony341]

along with the smaller pit sizes, there is also going to be a practice field on the side of the pits. im guessing that had a lot to do with the resizing.

[George A.]

Although I'm hardly an expert on the matter, If you're coming down Friday or Saturday with a rather large group of people, I suggest coming early, otherwise your chances of sitting together grow exponentially smaller as the time progresses.

I on the other hand, won't have any troubles seeing the field (one of the perks of being the announcer)

See everyone Thursday night!!

[IMac]

The Ghana team's gonna be there?
sweet
I didn't see them listed for the teams competing, so are they just watchin again or do they have a bot too?

WOOHOO
days away
days away

[Rich Kressly]

Originally Posted by IMac

The Ghana team's gonna be there?
sweet
I didn't see them listed for the teams competing, so are they just watchin again or do they have a bot too?

WOOHOO
days away
days away

The Ghanian group is actually a part of team 433 tihs year. Look closely at 433's team name: http://philadelphiafirst.org/teams.html

[karinka13]

Rich Kressley's right (as usual), the Ghanaians are part of our team. As we like to say, we're both American and African, all-girls and co-ed.

We're taking their team in a new direction next year. We'll have lots of info about it available in our pit, so be sure to come grab a brochure or ask anyone wearing a "Ask me about DYR" button about it.

THREE DAYS! (I'm dying my hair **blue**)

[JoeJank103]

103 will be there get ready for some tough competition

[Brad Voracek]

Team 399 leaves in 15 minutes...

We can not wait, it's going to be intense.

See you all there. Good luck to everyone.

[JoeJank103]

2 days and counting, can't wait

thats when the practice matches are on. i dont really count them so 3 DAYS REALLY.
I REGRET TO SAY THOUGH MY TEAM WILL BE THERE I AM NOT SURE I CAN MAKE IT. is anyone going to record it who would be willing to mail it to me!

[Rich Kressly]

Originally Posted by Lea103

Our team just heard about the new size for the pits (9*9). How is everyone going handle the change in size and the increase of teams (36 to 44)?

-Lea

We've been at 40-46 total teams for several years (check prior years' team lists)
http://www2.usfirst.org/2006comp/eve.../rankings.html
http://www2.usfirst.org/2005comp/eve.../rankings.html

and the pit space always has been 9'x9' at the DAC because of how small the venue is. We just included this in a team email this year because we will have a practice area for the first time ever and every inch is at a premium so we REALLY need all tems to abide by those marks on the floor.

[The Lucas]

Originally Posted by Lea103

How is everyone going handle the change in size and the increase of teams (36 to 44)?

-Lea

Actually, we had 46 teams last year, so we have a decrease of 2 teams. Since Philly also fills up (usually on first choice) the decrease in max capacity is probably to make room for the practice field. I'm glad they finally got a practice field, since last year it seemed like everyone's autonomous got worse as the competition went on.