2007 IRI Invitation and Waiting List

[jackie Ha]

I can't wait to go. This is going to be a good competition. Can't wait to see you all there.

[Starke]

I would love to go, but I have family plans. Webcast anyone?

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

No tablets, we just went ahead and got the portable IV......

I thought that was for coffee.

[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.

[team 1094]

congrates to team's 148, 45,830,217,1625. this is going to be fun ,i can't wait to see all the inprovements you guys made since the st.louis regional.
see you all thier. kyle form team 1094

[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!

[Steve Wherry]

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, about 4 or 5 teams were taken from the waiting list. Several teams will register in order to hold a position, but will have trouble finding the necessary funding. Obviouly, this will not be known until the payment deadline hits.

[Richard Wallace]

Originally Posted by Steve Wherry

Last year, about 4 or 5 teams were taken from the waiting list. Several teams will register in order to hold a position, but will have trouble finding the necessary funding. Obviouly, this will not be known until the payment deadline hits.

If I'm reading this correctly, it is possible that some waitlisted teams may be invited next week because Monday, May 14 is the deadline for invited teams to complete registration. However, it is more likely that waitlisted teams will still be waiting until after June 1, the deadline for invited teams to pay.

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by Richard

If I'm reading this correctly, it is possible that some waitlisted teams may be invited next week because Monday, May 14 is the deadline for invited teams to complete registration. However, it is more likely that waitlisted teams will still be waiting until after June 1, the deadline for invited teams to pay.

Yes.

[AndyB]

Two fields would be amazing. But I understand the challenge. It was disappointing not having two fields at Toronto this year. I was looking forward to the system.

I like the idea of having two conferences and having the winners of each facing off in the finals, kind of like a mini-nationals.

Either way, IRI is still, in my opinion, THE single hardest field to compete in, year after year. But the nice thing about it is, there isn't much pressure, and it is a great time. The fact that it doesn't cost 5k is nice too...

[Beth Sweet]

Do we have updated information on how many waitlisted teams have been invited?

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by Beth Sweet

Do we have updated information on how many waitlisted teams have been invited?

No waitlisted teams have been invited. All teams who were invited to register have registered. Once June 1 comes around, there may be spots open from registered teams who have not paid their entry fee.

Andy B.

[Richard Wallace]

Hooray! I just got the phone call from Andy, letting me know that 931 has cleared the stand-by list!

We'll be sending our registration later today -- our team leader is busy giving final exams right now.

Look for Perpetual Chaos at IRI!

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by Richard

Hooray! I just got the phone call from Andy, letting me know that 931 has cleared the stand-by list!

Yes, we were notified that Frog Force cannot make it, and team 701 (1st on the wait list) cannot attend. So, 931 is officially invited. The wait list now looks like this:

832
1528
1739
1504
1592
1243
34
101

(then, 19 more)

Andy B.

[emmell]

Cool. We're first on the list. Congratulations Richard and Perpetual Chaos!

Andy, et. al. Our main contact is out of town through next week (school ended last week and last day for teachers was yesterday - he's on the Ocoee rapids) . If we get in, can you shoot me an email or call. I can email you my contact info.

Mannie Lowe