2007 Philly Regional

[Brad Voracek]

With the time change, awards will be being handed out right about now (7 days from now) in Philly. Team 399 is stoked and ready...

Can't wait to be there, two days 'til we leave~ (monday night redeye... bleck)

[Chuck Glick]

Team 1712 and myself are totally pumped for Thursday! Hope to see everyone there.

-Chuck

(P.S.- Everyone wish Karen a happy birthday! )

[Freddy Schurr]

Is the Ghanaian team making a return again this year?

[Brad Voracek]

According to this thread: http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ghlight=fiesta

Yes, the Amamezians will be in Philadelphia again. =)

[Alexa Stott]

It seems as if me and a few 25ers will be heading out to Philly for Saturday!

[Fumbling Pirate]

Team 87 is thrilled to be returning to the Philly regional, and hopes you're all prepared to meet Diablo on Thursday!

[Alex Burman]

Rohith and myself from 75 will try and make an appearance for Saturday. We may try and Kidnap Libby and bringing her along also for some extra fun.

[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 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.