2008 New York City Regional

[mtaman02]

You know the more I read this thread the more I regret planning my vacation during this week .

I made a promise to myself to never miss the regional but I guess I have to break that promise.

The real question is; is do we know for sure if this Regional will be webcasted? cause I would like to watch it while I'm away.

[Rich Wong]

Originally Posted by mtaman02

You know the more I read this thread the more I regret planning my vacation during this week .

I made a promise to myself to never miss the regional but I guess I have to break that promise.

The real question is; is do we know for sure if this Regional will be webcasted? cause I would like to watch it while I'm away.

Oh no, how can you miss the NYC Regional?
But you can watch us on the webcast! This year we may try the roving camera in the pits so watch your backs, there maybe a camera behind you.

And yes, there is room for Utimate in the Javits.

Presently we are planning for DDR competition and maybe Guitar Hero during the Friday Social.

We are also asking all teams attending the NYC Regional to create Team Posters to decorate the venue. The theme "This is Our Story...."
There will be a judging for the best "Story."
More details will be sent to the teams.

There is also a Tri-State FLL Competition on Sunday morning, volunteers are still needed. We need experience FLL people!!!!

[Danny McC]

If I can find a way to get up there to New York I will deffinately be there. Me and Dustin(thefro) might come up for either Friday or Saturday. But best of luck to all teams that will be there participating.

[arhajder]

You can watch the matches on thebluealliance.net if the regional made any videos. Jersey was pretty good but alot of other regionals could have had more videos!

[Rich Wong]

For the NYC Regional on Week 6:

The best place to view the link will be here since it will also list an archive of the matches and is the smallest url to remember.
http://www.soap108.com/

An alternative is
http://robotics.arc.nasa.gov/events/...s.php#webcasts
The links will be available Saturday morning.

[dipmeinaluminum]

since we are the only regional for week 6, all eyes on us... no pressure

[MissInformation]

FYI... team 116's "Dave" button this year is this:

http://gmu.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...d4&id=68124869

We'll have only about 100 of them to give out...

Heidi

[Rich Wong]

FYI... team 116's "Dave" button this year is this:
http://gmu.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...d4&id=68124869
We'll have only about 100 of them to give out...
Heidi


ONLY 100!
I'll trade you a couple of trackballs and a couple of NYC teams?
We have lots of NYC Teams for you to take home: There will be 64 FRC teams, 60 FTC teams, and 60 FLL teams under the same Javits roof!


Oh, forgetaboutit!
The fake "Disco Dave" buttons with show up at the Canal St. stores by the end of the today.
They'll be right next to the real ROLEX watches for $10.

[soap108]

It will be webcast and archived.
I'll be there in person too.
Thanks,
KA-108

[Akash Rastogi]

LOL, I just realized that me and my FTC team will be there! Too bad its only for 1 day...but still

[jax1488]

one question.. is there going to be 2 fields, considering there is so many teams going?

i remember GTR in 06 had 70 teams and it had 2 fields..

made things run faster and smoother

[Rich Wong]

REMINDER......
Greetings New York City Regional Teams:

FIRST is pleased to pilot a potential new award at the 2008 New York
City Regional. It has been noted that teams have built some very
creative means of transporting their robots to and from the playing
field.

To celebrate this, we invite the teams participating at the New York
City Regional to vote for their favorite robot cart. In the spirit
of gracious professionalism, each team will be allowed one vote, and
we ask that you do not vote for your own team.

Ballots will be handed out with the team registration package and
must be returned to Pit Admin by no later than noon on Saturday. The
award will be presented to the winning team during the closing
ceremony on Saturday afternoon.

We will leave it to you to determine how your team will judge the
best cart using the criteria provided. If you would like this award
to become part of the awards given at FRC events each year, you must
show your support by voting.

The Cart Award:
This award recognizes a team's outstanding effort as demonstrated by
their unique cart.
The cart is unique and different.
The team demonstrates that they planned and built a cart that
provides safe transportation as well as incorporated a unique
item(s) that benefit the team.
The cart performs well.
Go Teams!
--
FIRST Robotics Competition
(more to come.....)

[Rich Wong]

Originally Posted by jax1488

one question.. is there going to be 2 fields, considering there is so many teams going?

i remember GTR in 06 had 70 teams and it had 2 fields..

made things run faster and smoother

Only one FRC field this year.
There are plans for 2 fields in the future if the team count increases.

There will be a FTC field and FLL field plus Career fair and College Expo.
Over 20 colleges will have booths with information and representatives.

[mtaman02]

Originally Posted by dipmeinaluminum

since we are the only regional for week 6, all eyes on us... no pressure

Way to relieve the stress Mike....

lol

Lets get past this weekend first!

[Rich Wong]

REMINDER:

LIVE FROM NEW YORK!
IT'S.......... WEEK 6!

Originally Posted by Rich Wong

For the NYC Regional on Week 6:

The best place to view the link will be here since it will also list an archive of the matches and is the smallest url to remember.
http://www.soap108.com/

An alternative is
http://robotics.arc.nasa.gov/events/...s.php#webcasts
The links will be available Saturday morning.

Should be a lot of fun!