2008 New Jersey Regional

[Spiffizzle]

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

I heard someone is organizing a team social this year on Friday?

Sounds good to me. Team 1676 will bring our experiences from the Palmetto Regional social back up north... perhaps starting a game of X-Treme Duck Duck Goose!

And as for the weather:

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

Yeah, it snowed today.

I definitely remember a few years ago, when it snowed the Thursday of Trenton. My team was ready to call up kids in school, but they were all out early!

My favorite advice I've ever heard about bad, icy weather was from one of my robotics coaches. He said something along the lines of, "Remember, in this kind of weather [icy, rain/hail/snow storms], your car will regard turning commands as merely a suggestion." Good advice if you ask me.

[Freddy Schurr]

Looking forward to being there with my team.

[BandChick]

My best advice is MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A HEAVY COAT. The Thursday morning when you get there, you will have to stand outside until the arena doors open at 8am. Typically, first week in February it's COLD. Most kids bring sweatshirts or windbreakers, and me, being a Jersey native, I still think they're crazy. Bring something to keep you warm - even if that means wearing gloves and a scarf. You'll be glad not to go home with a cold!

Originally Posted by George A.

teams had to walk 20 blocks in snow and slush to get from Penn Station to the Javitz Centre?

And George...Javits is only 8 blocks from Penn Station. And the walk wasn't THAT bad. Most of the sidewalks were pretty clear by Sunday.

[George A.]

Originally Posted by BandChick

And George...Javits is only 8 blocks from Penn Station. And the walk wasn't THAT bad. Most of the sidewalks were pretty clear by Sunday.

Well Saturday they were still pretty bad, and 20 is just as much as 8....at least when walking through slush in the cold me thinks.

Either way...the Weather Channel is your best friend when you're planning on what to wear to a regional....and remember people, the venue is an ICE RINK...we can't do anything about the heat, if we did we'd have a water game on our hands. Granted, I know you FIRSTers wouldn't be opposed to that, now would you?

[Dasistmeinmoped]

As always team 41 will be in attendence. and hopfully not at the bottom of the boards. Swear to god odd years are bad luck. Even year baby, were ready to bring some heat.

That storm back in 06 was THE WORST. We still had school, but they told us we were'nt allowed to go. Luckily our coach got an "emergency field trip" and got some guys down late in the day on thursday. Hopfully we will not have such a problem this year. Last year we actualy started to clear thos "emergency field trips" ahead of time.

[PDF32100]

I KNOW TEAM 714 from Technology High in Newark will be there and once again we will face off


congrats team 25 for ur win in 2006

[kSniper]

Team 303 will be in attendence...perhaps with a surprise bot for fun

[JesseK]

Judging by the scores from 2007, I will definitely keep an eye on the progress of the NJ regional. VCU had more defense/ramps than offensive bots, hopefully it'll balance out this year.

[i_am_samus]

Rookie Team 2590 will definitely there. Shoutout to Team Mercury!

As for the weather, NJ is known for bipolar weather, so will get the best of both extremes. 60 degrees in August, 70 in January. You really never know what we will get, but we are way overdue for snow, since we've had very little.

[George A.]

Calling all NJ Regional Teams:

The planning committee is looking for 8-10 mascots to help out with this years opening ceremonies.

What constitutes a mascot? To put it simply anything that is wacky and that isn't your normal uniform. (Just wearing your uniform and coloring your hair wouldn't apply, but if you colored your hair while wearing a bird head, then you're good)

If you're interested send me a PM, and i'll let you know the details. If you're not sure as to whether or not you're a mascot, just send me a picture.

Hoping for a fantastic competition this year.

[BandChick]

SUPPORT YOUR MENTORS!!

We at New Jersey FIRST would like to recognize all of our volunteers and give them a public “Thank You!” Please submit a list of all your team's mentors so we can once again create a Wall of Recognition for everyone's hard work. We could not allow the 2007 season to come to an end without recognizing your outstanding efforts.

Recognize now! Please contact Michele Zubatkin at malka_elke AT yahoo DOT com and be sure to include your first and last name, your team number, and a list of all the mentors and supporters your team would ilke to recognize at the NJ Regional.

[KingBK]

Hey,
I posted this in the fund raising section also.

Team 1279 is hosting a fund raising event at the cheeburger cheeburger in Lawrenceville NJ on February 28th (the Thursday of the New Jersey Regional.) It's a ten minute drive from the arena.

Please talk to your team and try and get them to come and help us out.

All the information is in the post labeled "Anybody going to the New Jersey Regional" in the fund raising section.

Thanks and good luck

[Athleticgirl389]

Originally Posted by BandChick

SUPPORT YOUR MENTORS!!

We at New Jersey FIRST would like to recognize all of our volunteers and give them a public “Thank You!” Please submit a list of all your team's mentors so we can once again create a Wall of Recognition for everyone's hard work. We could not allow the 2007 season to come to an end without recognizing your outstanding efforts.

Recognize now! Please contact Michele Zubatkin at malka_elke AT yahoo DOT com and be sure to include your first and last name, your team number, and a list of all the mentors and supporters your team would ilke to recognize at the NJ Regional.

This is a FANTASTIC idea! Sometimes I think these mentors don't get the recognition they really deserve... great way to get them to see Everyone going to the New Jersey Regional should deffinately get on this - show you're mentors how much they are appreciated yall, cause they'll certainly appreciate it right back!

[arhajder]

When is the Nj regional and where?

[DanDon]

Originally Posted by arhajder

When is the Nj regional and where?

February 28,29 and March 1 - at Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ.