2007 IRI Invitation and Waiting List

[emmell]

What are the chances of the wait list teams getting a chance to go. This is our first try at going to IRI and we're third on the list. Just wondering...

Mannie

[Kyle Love]

Wow, at a time like this, all that can be said is....




OINK OINK....BOOOM!

[chaoticprout]

Oh yes, the 330-1114 alliance is still possible! >_> <_< I can't wait to watch / hear the results in July, that list is epic.

[Joel J]

Originally Posted by chaoticprout

Oh yes, the 330-1114 alliance is still possible! >_> <_< I can't wait to watch / hear the results in July, that list is epic.

Oh man.. last year, alot of people wanted to see the 25 + 1114 alliance. At IRI, it happened. And when they got knocked out: best match of the year. It would be amazing if the "dream" alliance were to come together again. Of course, I'd hate for them to get knocked out. Two years on the dream team alliance, not bad for 1114.

[catsylve]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

Teams:

We then ranked teams based on Loyalty to the IRI, 2007 Competition Performance (Including match play and Regional Chairmans Awards), and what the teams have done to support the IRI, past or present.

Interesting selection process. A lot of excellent teams, but not much chance if you are a rookie team and didn't know about IRI in the past. Too bad, some of us could have learned a lot from seasoned pros!

[David Brinza]

Originally Posted by catsylve

Interesting selection process. A lot of excellent teams, but not much chance if you are a rookie team and didn't know about IRI in the past. Too bad, some of us could have learned a lot from seasoned pros!

Consider going there to observe and enjoy, maybe even volunteer! You can learn a lot from watching the teams work, scout, strategize and socialize. It's a really fun event, $1/head for BBQ, and the talent show is included.

Indy is only about a 4-hour drive from St. Louis, I drove from Collinsville, IL last year and will do it again this year.

Watch that timezone thing, it used to be a little weird in Indiana, but now they've got it working...

[Stu Bloom]

Originally Posted by David Brinza

Consider going there to observe and enjoy, maybe even volunteer! You can learn a lot from watching the teams work, scout, strategize and socialize. It's a really fun event, $1/head for BBQ, and the talent show is included.

Indy is only about a 4-hour drive from St. Louis, I drove from Collinsville, IL last year and will do it again this year.

Watch that timezone thing, it used to be a little weird in Indiana, but now they've got it working...

GREAT Idea Dave (emphasis added),

I second that!

We all know volunteers are the lifeblood of FIRST. And this is one of the best events to attend - and maybe get your feet wet as a volunteer if you haven't tried it before. I guarantee you will be glad you did.

[IndySam]

All I can say is WOW!



Oh and the checks in the mail.

[Scott Ritchie]

Just so everyone knows there was a lot of agony and thought put into these selections. I was not part of the group to choose teams but watched the process that they used. I can honestly say they tried to make the fairest and best selection criteria. They wanted for every team to be given an opportunity and gave every team that applied a chance to make it in. Due to size of our venue and it is a good venue we just can’t accept everyone. I hope that if your team was not chosen and if you are a rookie you would still take the time to attend or participate in some way or another. These guys that choose these teams are some of biggest bleeding hearts I know and for them to get this number to where it is was hard on them. Thanks for the time.

[IndySam]

Originally Posted by Scott Ritchie

Just so everyone knows there was a lot of agony and thought put into these selections. I was not part of the group to choose teams but watched the process that they used. I can honestly say they tried to make the fairest and best selection criteria. They wanted for every team to be given an opportunity and gave every team that applied a chance to make it in. Due to size of our venue and it is a good venue we just can’t accept everyone. I hope that if your team was not chosen and if you are a rookie you would still take the time to attend or participate in some way or another. These guys that choose these teams are some of biggest bleeding hearts I know and for them to get this number to where it is was hard on them. Thanks for the time.

Next time come to our place, we could easily run two fields and have enough space for as many pit stalls as you would want.

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by IndySam

Next time come to our place, we could easily run two fields and have enough space for as many pit stalls as you would want.

Actually, LNHS is big enough for two fields and 150 teams.
We simply do not want the IRI to grow to that level.

At the size we are (66 - 72 teams), teams get 8 good matches, almost 1/2 of the field will be in the eliminations, the competition is tough, the organization of the event is manageable for people who do this as volunteers, the parent crews can cook and feed all of the teams, and we keep the "fun" feel for everybody.

There is a challenge to not letting this get too big and so cumbersome that it is no longer fun for everyone involved. We think the current team level (72) is just about right.

[Ken Leung]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

Actually, LNHS is big enough for two fields and 150 teams.
We simply do not want the IRI to grow to that level.

There is a challenge to not letting this get too big and so cumbersome that it is no longer fun for everyone involved. We think the current team level (72) is just about right.

Bring in another group to plan, manage, run the second field. We will give you a run for your money . Have a different group every year, and watch out for different people from different region trying to come in and top the organizers of IRI!


Ha! I am just kidding of course . I don't know how you guys do it. The rest of us are watching jealously as the status of IRI rise higher and higher every year.

Good luck this year, don't let the California Teams beat you up too much!

[Protronie]

Talk about a rumble... I do hope its webcasted!
July my busy season... no way of away from work.

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by emmell

What are the chances of the wait list teams getting a chance to go. This is our first try at going to IRI and we're third on the list. Just wondering...

Mannie

Last year we went 6 teams into the waiting list I think, and that was with a 60 team limit.

I wouldn't want to guess for this year, but the requirements are for teams to make decisions quickly and complete their registrations so that others will have time to decide if given the option.

[Ricky Q.]

Invitation accepted, is it July yet?