2008 Chesapeake Regional

[RoboMom]

In preparation for Oct. 1, welcome to all who are considering the only regional held at a major military installation! Welcome to the United States Naval Academy and the Week 3-2008 Chesapeake Regional, on the water in historic Annapolis, Maryland

[Billfred]

It's on FIRST's website now, so I suppose the cat is out of the bag.

This season, the Capitals are making the drive up to Annapolis for their regional event. Palmetto is during the students' spring break, and travel costs this year were going to be a nonzero amount any way we sliced it--so after talking it over with everybody involved, we're hitting I-95 northbound.

As someone who volunteered up there last year, I can't wait to bring the whole crew. (And no scraping off my windshield with a credit card in just a crew shirt over a T-shirt this time.)

[RoboMom]

I've put in a request (in triplicate) to the Lt. Col. for weather suited to sitting on the seawall while eating lunch and watching the sailboats go by.
There may be a bigger variety of island teams represented this year.

[Athleticgirl389]

The Chesapeake Regional happens to be during my Spring Break and I'm looking forward to traveling down to attend =) Plus, I have some friends at the Navl Accademy that I wouldn't mind visiting... kill two birds with one stone haha.

[RoboMom]

October 2007

Paperwork needed for the Chesapeake Regional. [More details to come.]
• Bus and tool vehicle request forms for entering the USNA.
• Site Info and Consent forms

There will be lots of information coming over the next few months to help you plan your trip to Annapolis and the 2008 Chesapeake Regional.
Website: www.chesapeakefirst.org

Hotels: The Annapolis Conference and Visitors Bureau can serve as a clearinghouse to assist the teams seeking hotels. Annapolis has been chosen by National Geographic Adventure magazine as one of the country's top ten waterfront towns! http://www.visitannapolis.org/
Food:
Schedule:
Shipping:
Student Volunteers:

Anyone traveling with your team interested in Volunteering? Sign up here (and be sure to designate CHESAPEAKE) https://my.usfirst.org/vims/logon.lasso?page=logon
See you in Annapolis!

[waialua359]

We are going to decide by Oct. 25 if we are attending!!!

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by waialua359

We are going to decide by Oct. 25 if we are attending!!!

Thanks for considering the Chesapeake. You would be representing yet another island (not on my original list of inquiries) for what has been previously billed as "the jet lag regional." Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

[Wetzel]

Originally Posted by Billfred

As someone who volunteered up there last year, I can't wait to bring the whole crew. (And no scraping off my windshield with a credit card in just a crew shirt over a T-shirt this time.)

It wasn't that cold out there....

Wetzel
PS: You can borrow my scraper again any time.

[waialua359]

Originally Posted by RoboMom

Thanks for considering the Chesapeake. You would be representing yet another island (not on my original list of inquiries) for what has been previously billed as "the jet lag regional." Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

We are in the process of costing out our trip for the VCU - DC - Annapolis regional. Our intent is to participate, pending some cost items that we still need to price out.
I PMed you.

Thanks,
Glenn

[waialua359]

Hooray! WE cant wait to attend. Officially signed up at this point and airline tickets purchased!
Noticed that the Robobees have signed up also...they are a very friendly, generous, and polite team in addition to the great robot they had last year!!
Pineapples anyone???

[RoboMom]

It's official. The jet lag regional is back in 2008, spanning 10? time zones.

[waialua359]

We had to withdraw to enter our hometown regional, but by the looks of things, it looks like we will be able to squeeze in on Nov.8 as there are 2 spots left. For me, that's 6am sharp when I try to add the event.

[Deacon Blues]

2199 will be attending. We're waiting to pay until the NASA grant winners are announced though; no matter what we will be attending though. It should be good times if anything like last year. We're going to be trying out a new scouting system and showing our new members what a regional is actually like. Hopefully the power won't go out again.

[RoboMom]

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldcloc...es=136,419,103
I decided to start a clock for all the teams attending the Chesapeake. Feel free to add your state/island/country here.

[MOE]

Hellooooo From the North East

May all the participants of FIRST and the Chesapeake Regional have a happy, healthy New Year from Team 88, TJ2.

We are resting up for the release of the '08 game and looking forward to another challenge. We will be returning to the Chesapeake Regional again because of the great friendships and competition the last time that we were there. It is great to be on the Naval campus and see the historic buildings. What a great atmosphere for a super tournament. Looking forward to making many more friends and this learning experience for all. Until then, rest up because the tie dye team will be on their way. oh Yeah ??? OH YEAH !!!!

Good luck to all.

MOE and Team 88, TJ2