2008 Connecticut Regional

[Rosiebotboss]

Originally Posted by KathieK

Thinking about attending college or vocational training after high school? Make sure you visit the College Fair being sponsored by the FRC CT Regional on Friday, March 14.

Can you post more details? What schools are coming?

[Flanamana]

Just curious, who would plan on attending our event that Friday?

[KathieK]

Originally Posted by Rosiebotboss

Can you post more details? What schools are coming?

The list of colleges, universities and vocational schools participating in the College Fair will be posted on the FRC CT regional website as the date draws closer - www.ctfirst.org/frc_events

[KathieK]

The Connecticut College Fair (tentative) list has been posted at: http://www.ctfirst.org/frc_events/2008_collegefair.html

Please tell your parents, students, mentors, guidance counselors to attend the fair! We've brought these colleges in just for YOU to make it easy for you to ask questions, etc. They are interested in learning about FIRST and about YOU - so please make every effort to stop by the fair!

[Scott358]

Hi All,

358 from Hauppauge NY is looking forward to attending again! We're in much better shape this year as the robot was actually mechanically/electrically complete prior to shipment!!

I know with all the teams this is asking a bit much, but...
Does anyone know if there will be a practice field (or at least 1/4 practice field) that allows for hybrid mode - overpass work?


Thanks in advance.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

I've just seen some 'secret' videos of the teams coming to this regional.

177 is absolutely. positively. ridiculous.
Be afraid.
Be very afraid.

That is all for now.

[Uberbots]

Originally Posted by Tom Bottiglieri

I've just seen some 'secret' videos of the teams coming to this regional.

177 is absolutely. positively. ridiculous.
Be afraid.
Be very afraid.

That is all for now.

like they were in 2006? yikes...
i cant wait for the regional (=

[Parth Oza]

Team Mercury 1089 will be there ready to compete!!!

[AcesPease]

Originally Posted by Parth Oza

Team Mercury 1089 will be there ready to compete!!!

Looks like you are having a good weekend at the NJ regional. Look forward to seeing you in Hartford!!

[Parth Oza]

Yea, things are working really well for us so far. We are 4-1 and hope to continue the streak. See you all at the Hartford Regional!!!

[jfc358]

Any predictions on CTR? This thread has been real quiet lately.

[Scott Carpman]

Originally Posted by jfc358

Any predictions on CTR? This thread has been real quiet lately.

I have a few predictions:

The high score will be 130ish.
The finals will be decided by 10 points or less each match.
Shooters will dominate.

[artdutra04]

Originally Posted by Scott Carpman

I have a few predictions:

The high score will be 130ish.
The finals will be decided by 10 points or less each match.
Shooters will dominate.

I agree with the first prediction, but disagree with the second two.

After watching the BAE (Granite State Regional) semifinals and finals, I'm guessing most elimination scores at CTR will range between 50 and 120 points before penalties.

And when it comes to shooters vs arms vs herders, effective and consistent robots will dominate. That depends as much on their method of trackball acquisition and driver skill, as the mechanism used to make the trackball score.

[smurfgirl]

Any news on if it's a double regional or not? I haven't heard anything definitive.

[Peter Matteson]

Originally Posted by smurfgirl

Any news on if it's a double regional or not? I haven't heard anything definitive.

It's not. I thought this was announced officially.