2008 New York City Regional

[Akash Rastogi]

Thought everyone might like to see a FOX Business article about the NYC regional

Enjoy See you all Saturday.

[Scott Carpman]

Originally Posted by mom1155

Scott-
Great idea to get all the teams involved. Did you need to sign any photo release forms to do this? Was there a long line?

There is a photo release form, you must be 18 years old or have adult consent. There was no line at all, we were in and out in 5 minutes.

Anybody interested in doing this should stop by the pits at Javits so we can better organize our efforts.

[jayjaywalker3]

Originally Posted by Scott Carpman

Anybody interested in doing this should stop by the pits at Javits so we can better organize our efforts.

Any day in particular you want to do this or every day?


Also in other news. Anybody taking the Staten Island Ferry on Friday morning to Javits?

This week has been a hell of anxiety and lack of sleep. I am ridiculously excited for Friday.

[Rich Wong]

To all the out-of-towners,
Have a safe trip and see you all on Friday morning!

The weather is a little wet but mild.
The committee have arranged for coat check on the lower level.

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Please note:
A minor change to the Friday Social- there will be no pizza for the teams but snacks and drinks will be provided. Sorry for any inconvenience.

DDR and Guitar Hero is still ON.
The systems will be setup all day on Friday. You will be asked for team# before using the systems.
The Team contests will start at 4PM and will end at 7:30PM.

Best Wishes to all!
Look for me at the registration desk on Friday and at the FLL Games on Sunday.

[BandChick]

Rich has no doubt answered almost all of your questions, but if you're still looking for more information, visit the official regional page:

http://www.nycnjfirst.org/nyc_frc.html

And remember, you can catch the webcast on http://www.soap108.com !!

[dipmeinaluminum]

Originally Posted by BandChick

Rich has no doubt answered almost all of your questions, but if you're still looking for more information, visit the official regional page:

http://www.nycnjfirst.org/nyc_frc.html

And remember, you can catch the webcast on http://www.soap108.com !!

Since Rich is answering everyones question, Rich whats the meaning of life? you can tell me tommrow when i see you

[Rich Wong]

Originally Posted by dipmeinaluminum

Since Rich is answering everyones question, Rich whats the meaning of life? you can tell me tommrow when i see you

Simple-
First you have Life, then you learn life with FIRST, now you will alway be first in the line of life.

(read it from a fortune cookie down in Chinatown)

[Elgin Clock]

So, how's the competition going.
Any highlights anyione can spot yet?

Can't wait to (maybe) make it down to NYC this weekend.

[Rohith Surampudi]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

So, how's the competition going.
Any highlights anyione can spot yet?

Can't wait to (maybe) make it down to NYC this weekend.

Elgin, i love you to death, so i feel its my responsibility to inform you NYC is a Friday, Saturday, Sunday regional so if anythings going on yet... there may be some issues...

-RS

[George A.]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

So, how's the competition going.
Any highlights anyione can spot yet?

Can't wait to (maybe) make it down to NYC this weekend.

Elgin,

Competition doesn't start til tomorrow.

Today is just field setup.

[Rich Wong]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

So, how's the competition going.
Any highlights anyione can spot yet?

Can't wait to (maybe) make it down to NYC this weekend.

Competition is going really well!
Here are the highlights:
The union guys and the volunteers just had a field box race. Some penalties were given.

Crates are all in place and hide-n-seek game is scheduled for later.

Grandstand A is going up faster then Grandstand B. It will be a tough call!


Practice day is Friday!

[Elgin Clock]

Ughh... Ya know, I posted that, and had a feeling I was going to regret it for some reason... (Don't ask) And was surprised no one had reported anything, but went with it.

I DID know that NYC was a Fri, Sat, Sun. event, or I wouldnt have planned on going Sunday like I am.

It's just one of those things you do (kinda like stopping at a green light because it's always red when you drive by it - I can't tell you how many times I've done that.)

My bad! And Rich, thanks for answering my question (albeit not quite the answer I was looking for. )

So, tomorrow I will check in here for some highlights.
I guess I just jumped the gun on this one. Oops.

[popnbrown]

Can't sleep. Too excited for tomorrow.

[Rich Wong]

For those who are still awake, a "Trading Post" table will be setup in the back part of the PITS (next to the EMT guy) for trading team pins.

Hopefully it will be in place by noon time.

BTW- everyone will enjoy the extra space in front of their pits this year.


Reminder and recommendations-
McDonalds is open on 34th St. and 10 Ave. and many, many delis, pizza restaurants, food stores on 34th St. from 11 Ave. to 8th Ave.
They are all open and are still reasonable (by NYC standards).
Food is ALLOWED in the NYC Regional. Again we have a team Cafe area setup for everyone.
Please keep the place clean, only left behind robot tracks.
And remember do not feed the pigeons, inside Javits or outside Javits. (You will see; but don't see with your mouth open)

[BandChick]

Originally Posted by mtaman02

Oouch not helpful

I kinda need to get a def. answer that way I can record the event onto my laptop and watch it later.

Not sure if you've left for vacation or not, but according to SOAPs site, only Saturday and Sunday will be webcasted. =)