Robot Shipping -- Solutions/Ideas

[Ken Patton]

Now that there is some discussion/feedback on the Michigan tournament structure - thanks for bringing it to the people AND asking for input Dave! - what are we gonna do about it?

A lot of legitimate, and potentially serious, issues have been raised and will likely continue in Dave's thread. Hopefully the people "defending" the new structure take it for what it is: constructive discussion. But now that we are going to be required to do this, we could also get some discussion going on solutions and ideas for improvements. I for one am thankful that competing in FRC has prepared us teams for collaboratively working together to make things better.

So please post your ideas and proposals for solutions. Identify the problem, but focus on the solution. Unlike the Michigan tournament schedule, this thread is open to all teams worldwide .


Problem: Teams have to bring their bots to the event. (aka: the shipping part of the "no shipping" concept)

Idea for Solution: Since some teams are not going to have the truck/trailer needed to transport their robots, and because they will need to do this at the same time they are transporting their people, they could use some help with logistics. Lets make it easy for teams to help each other out.

What it will take to succeed: A simple system, maybe just a sent-out list or spreadsheet, or a website, the same system for each DE, that says who the responsible shipping contact is and what their transport resource is. For example, Team XYZ, city, contact Joe Smith, phone number, traveling on Thursday, returning on Saturday, extra space available = no. Will need the venue to make it known when load-in is available.




Ken