Advice for Rookies at their first regional?

[Scott Carpman]

Originally Posted by PrincessJae

This topic is mainly considering PR,, just a few things our team was wondering out.
1. What do pit decorations or designs generally look like? Are there a limit to people in them?
2. I am assuming that almost everyteam gives out buttons or trades them for fun, do we hand them to judges as well?
3. We were thinking of creating small gifts to give to the other rookie teams for encouragement-any suggestions?

And just general advice is welcomed as well =] I can say that our team is very excited about attending San Diego but also quite nervous too. Thank you all for your help =]

1. Pits are as diverse as the robots and people that inhabit them. My advice is make your pit a functional work space first, then build from there. Make a few posters celebrating what you've accomplished, how you did Dean's HW, etc. The pit should have no more than 6 people in it at a given time and the safety judges will remind you often if your pit looks crowded.

2. Of course you give them to judges! Judges, refs, volunteers, fans...they all appreciate buttons. Make sure your buttons are easy to access when it's time to hand them out (aka all the time).

3. Really? That's awesome! Depends on your budget really...maybe a shirt that has all the team numbers of the rookies at your competition and says San Diego FRC Teams Est. 2008 on it.

Good luck!