2008 Connecticut Regional

[Scott Carpman]

We need more of a midwest presence in Hartford this year. How about it, teams of the Big 10 and Big 12? Care to prove your worth against the mighty Big East (and Brazil )

[artdutra04]

Originally Posted by KathieK

Wow, lots of veterans AND several rookies are coming to Hartford. The venue is great, the volunteer staff is awesome ... what more can you ask for?

Maybe for Mother Nature to hold off on the snow this year during the Regional?

[BandChick]

C'mon, that didn't stop anyone from coming to the event last year, I don't know what you're talking about!

Besides, it's not like we had to stand outside for three hours when the fire alarm went off or anything.

[Jack K.]

After reading this thread, everyone has had excellent reasons for coming to Hartford for the competition. The one reason that I feel you all should come is the wonderful pit admin crew that is there to greet you and make your pit experience the best ever! This group of people have many years of experience in the FIRST world and can help you with your pit needs. Oh ya and the best reason to come is ME just kidding! Come to Hartford and see us. Don't forget to stop bye and say Hi.
Jack in the Hat

[Mark McLeod]

Originally Posted by BandChick

Besides, it's not like we had to stand outside for three hours when the fire alarm went off or anything.

Not with that nice convention center entrance area to sit in.
It's great exercise to walk down 20 stories and the snow is invigorating.

[alex1699]

im going to try to help out for part of time

[alex1699]

last year was amazing fun

best thing ever thing was at the hotel (snowed in) 'i got shoes for hands"
you had to be there...

[MWTrek]

As of 19:53 EST
Pending Teams: 18 Open Capacity: 18
Assuming everyone pays, it will be full, and surely FIRST will add the second field.

[Andy Grady]

Its a wonderful thing...

From the looks of it, if the pending teams hold up, we're goin double baby! Way to answer the call teams!

Don't forget, its not only important to have teams at an event like this, its also important to have volunteers. Sign right on up in VIMS! Get yourself involved and see history in the making!

Now lets hope the snow/hail holds off this year.

[galewind]

whats unfortunate is that, as I understand it, the hartford mariott downtown is fully booked already largely due to other conferences in the area. We're trying to make alternate arrangements within the vicinity.

[Simon Strauss]

Based on past years does anyone know if we can expect a suitable internet connection at the event? The RPI decision notification comes out march 14th and I dont want to have to wait to get back to the hotel to find out if im in.

[Mike Betts]

Originally Posted by Simon Strauss

Based on past years does anyone know if we can expect a suitable internet connection at the event? ...

Based on previous years: No.

[Michael Sperber]

Originally Posted by Simon Strauss

Based on past years does anyone know if we can expect a suitable internet connection at the event?

Originally Posted by Mike Betts

Based on previous years: No.

Mike is correct... At this time I would not plan on having an internet connection. We are working with the venue to see what we can arrange, but I cannot make any promises right now.

-mike

[flightofone]

Last year I was able to pickup a free wifi connection outside the hall doors toward the left, as well as in the lobby of the connected hotel - and I think also at the Starbucks in-between.

[skimoose]

Originally Posted by Andy Grady

Its a wonderful thing...

Now lets hope the snow/hail holds off this year.

Andy, Andy, Andy...
It just wouldn't be a wicked good New England FIRST event without snow!