2008 Greater Toronto Regional!

[MWTrek]

Aces High had a great time once again.

First I wanted to thank everyone at the event. I've found that GTR has something that the other regionals I've attended are missing. The event seems to have a different kind of competitiveness to it. Every team exemplified Gracious Professionalism. Everyone was helpful and friendly. The volunteers and event coordinators should be proud of their event.

Next I want to thank specifically the MC, Karthik and the announcer, Steve. We all noticed how you guys understand what FIRST is really about. I appreciated what Kartik said during alliance pickings about the crowd's reaction about teams declined an alliance.

Also, team 703, I wanted to mention my sympathy for your team. Your robot was certainly one of the best robots on the field this weekend. It is unfortunate your competition was cut short. Karthik is right. You should be commended for the way you handled the unfortunate circumstances.

Thanks to teams 1676 and 1053. We gave the 2nd seeded alliance a run for their money. 1676, it was great working with you. Your team appeared to be mostly student lead and your students were very professional. It was great that you offered your scouting data to all of the teams during the regional. 1053, thanks for working so well with us. It was great to have a team who could play a little defense but also hurdle when we were in a pinch.

And lastly, Congratulations to team 1114, 2056, and 2166. 1114, again your team had an excellent robot. We enjoyed playing with you in the qual rounds (sorry about that penalty in hybrid mode). 2056, what a record, nice work. 2166, you had a nice robot, and i was surprised to see that you were still around to be picked by the first seeded alliance.