West Michigan Regional Invitational Update

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West Michigan Regional Invitational (WMRI)
Updated information. Earlier post dated 5/29/07 can be deleted.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to the winner of the West Michigan Regional Rookie All-Star award, to assist them in their quest to attend the Championship event in Atlanta.

Event Information
Hosted by Teams:
74 Holland High School
107 Holland Christian High School
904 Creston High School
288 Grandville High School

Date: August 24 (practice) and August 25 (all day)

Fee: $300 Includes 10 free WMRI t-shirts. Additional t-shirts available for purchase. (T-shirt orders must be placed by August 13)

Location:
Grandville High School
4700 Canal St SW
Grandville MI 49418

Event played and scored on an official FIRST field.

Registration Info:
By email: westmichiganrobotics@gmail.com - Please include the following information in your email.
Team #, Team Name, Team Location, Sponsors, Events Attended in 2007, 2007 Accomplishments, Contact Name, Address, Phone, Email, Role with team.

Register by phone: 616-878-6128

Register Online: www.robodawgs.com/wmri

Pre-Order Box Lunch: $5.00 each includes Sub Sandwich, Chips, Fruit and Soda. All box Lunch order must be placed and paid by August 16th. Email westmichiganrobotics@gmail.com with your order or call 616.878.6128

Event Schedule:
Friday August 24
11am – Pits Open
12:30 - 4:00 pm - Practice Matches
6:00 - Pits Close

Saturday August 25
7am - Pits Open
8am - Opening Ceremonies
8:30-11:30 - Qualification Matches
11:30-12:15 – Lunch break Concessions available on site include; Hot dogs, Subs, chips, drinks & candy reasonably priced.
12:15-1:00 - Mentor Matches
1:00 – 2:30 - Qualification Matches
2:30-2:45 - Alliance Selection
2:45 – 5:00 - Elimination Rounds
5:15- 5:45 - Award Ceremony

Mentor Matches:
Drive teams consisting of four mentors (2 drivers, 1 human player, 1 coach). We all know that the mentors work hard behind the scenes, but this will give them a chance to show their stuff on the field. Mentor matches will not count toward qualification standings.

Rule Changes:
Same rules at the 2007 FIRST game “Rack n' Roll”. Use of batteries from previous years allowed.

Food:
Concessions available on site include; Hot dogs, Subs, chips drinks & candy reasonably priced. Rivertown Crossings Mall is just across the street hosting a large food court, as well as variety of restaurants within a one-mile radius.

Lodging Inforation availible at www.robodawgs.com/wmri or http://www.westmichiganregional.com/...s/page0003.htm