2008 Wisconsin Regional

[Ricky Q.]

Originally Posted by vivek16

so I am taking registration filled up?

I really wish our team went to a away regional because the away part is really a great experience. we will just be carpooling from homes to the competetion this year since its like a 30 min. drive

-vivek

The Wisconsin Regional will be at full capacity this year, at 63 or 64 teams, making it the largest regional in the US behind the Connecticut Regional.

Should be another rocking time at the Arena, as well as at the brand new social site, Discovery World on Lake Michigan.

Also FYI to teams:

Hyatt Hotel Contract
Monday, December 10, 2007
The FIRST Wisconsin Regional has contracted with the Hyatt Hotel & Resort - Milwaukee. Teams can reserve rooms for $99 per night. More information can be found on the lodging page or by vising the Hyatt website.



This will also be going out in an e-mail to Team Contacts shortly.

[vivek16]

cool beans!!

Can someone tell me if there are any other regionals in the states surrounding Minnesota that have not filled up yet? it would be cool to go to a second regional...

[Laaba 80]

1714 will be there. This will be cool with over 60 teams. You will really need to fight your way into the finals though.

[Tyler Olds]

I'll be there!

P.S. 64 teams!!! Wow thats nuts!!!!

[SoMe_DuDe904]

Team 2169 will be there...were hopin for another great year... 64 teams is crazy its going to make it tough to win... this should be fun

[Sunshine]

Team 2062 is looking forward to meeting everyone going to Milwaukee!

We are located in a suburb about 25 miles from Milwaukee, so we know a little about the area. If you have any questions about the area, please contact me.

[Ricky Q.]

This e-mail went out to all team main contacts, but posting it here doesn't hurt anyone. Only applies to teams attending the WI Regional.

Thanks!

Greetings Wisconsin Regional Teams!

The Wisconsin Regional Planning Committee hopes that all FRC teams are enjoying a great start to 2008 and having great success during the always frantic build season.

We have some important items for your team’s main contact to take care of to help us ensure that we provide you the greatest FRC Regional experience that we can.

#1 – We are still looking for volunteers for the event, especially in the areas of robot inspection and crowd control. If you have experienced team members, parents, or mentors that could volunteer for the event and help us out, please have them register in FIRST’s Volunteer System (VIMS) as soon as possible. Information on registering can be found here: http://www.usfirst.org/involved/volu...lt.aspx?id=176

#2 – As in previous years, we will again be hosting many area VIPs at the event to either introduce them to or get them re-acquainted with FIRST and how they can be of assistance to us. We need 2 student volunteers per team to act as VIP Tour guides on Friday of the event from approximately 10a-12p. These students will be charged with taking VIPs around the event and talking to them about FIRST, how it works and what it means to them. Please send the names of the students that will act as VIP tour guides ASAP to ricky.quinones@gmail.com There will be a brief walkthrough with these students Thursday morning at the event.

#3 – We are very excited to announce that the Wisconsin Regional will once again host an exciting team social, this year at Milwaukee’s Discovery World (http://www.discoveryworld.org/). In order for this event to run smoothly and successfully, we need an accurate count of how many people from your team will be attending the team social, which is free to all teams (students and mentors ONLY). It is truly important that we get an accurate count to ensure enough food for 63 teams and to allow us to schedule dinner shifts appropriately. Please email the number of students and mentors that will be attending to info@wisconsinregional.com by 2/29/08.
Seating for dinnershifts at Discovery World will be assigned as responses come in.

The Wisconsin Regional Planning Committee appreciates your help with these items and is looking forward to seeing you in March!

[Laaba 80]

Originally Posted by Ricky Q.

. These students will be charged with taking VIPs around the event and talking to them about FIRST, how it works and what it means to them.

They will be charged with? It sounds like your taking them to court
Joey

[MasterChief1732]

Team 1732 will be there as well. This regional is going to be great! Hope to see everyone else there! Hope we don't get stuck in the basement next to the arena again though. I guess they need the room for the additional teams. See you all at the regional!

[CarterM]

Team 2194 Fondy Fire Robotics will definitly be there! (along as Minnesota Regional) It's going to be incredible with 64 teams!

[hallk]

Yes there will be teams in the outside pits again. This year there will be more space and we are tryimg to make sure that there will be two teams of inspectors, one for each side. The layout of the arena has changed slightly so that should help as well. Either way its going to be a great regional see you guys in March.

[AndyB]

Just wanted to give Kevin K a big thank you! he has agreed to record the regional again this year.

Thanks Kevin!

[Deep Dark]

Kevin Kolodziej is the best!

2506 will be there.

[ShotgunNinja]

We're in. (Team 1652, Lakeview Legends)

Teams I'm hoping to see again this year (I was there last year, see my sig):

Fondy Fire
More Robotics (but get a better motto)
Robot Casserole (awesome costumes)
Hilltopper Robotics
Green Machine (great mascot)
Ultimate Protection Squad
NEW Apple Corps
Paradigm Shift
Robot Futures
Impossible Mission Force
Rockford Robotics
Ultraviolet
King Tech (hope I spelled that right)

Who else... (Time to go check TBA again!)

And I'm looking forward to more dancing in the aisles as the LakeView Wolf!

[ShotgunNinja]

Originally Posted by Richard

Wisconsin is high our list. Looks like a very good field, and our team has never been there before. I expect 931 will make a decision soon.

Do it if at all humanly possible. It is the only reason I am on the team this year, (as well as the FUN I have building the website... ) ... I went last year as my school's mascot, REALLY enjoyed it. Joined the team. Lost anything I may have had in the past relating to a free evening. Gained a HUGE respect and admiration for the team members who showed up, and lost some for those who bailed frequently. All in all, came out ahead.