2009 Silicon Valley Regional

[Cory]

Originally Posted by EricH

I can't think of too many regionals anymore that have sponsors in the name. 3, to be exact, though I might be missing one. (Hmm... You're still sponsored by NASA/Ames, right, Cory? I'd think 254 gets their name out better than a regional would.)

I didn't mean this regional in particular. Any regional. No different than people getting upset about everyone calling "The Championship Event" "Nationals" in my opinion. If it's got a specific official name, that's what ought to be used.

[Bill Gold]

Originally Posted by Cory

I'm sure the sponsors care.

He was speaking from a straight-up competitor's standpoint ("I don't care what the event is called, I just want to play!"), and you're speaking from a sponsor's standpoint ("I dished out $100,000... this event better have my name!").

The real names have been posted.

Just build a robot, go to the 10 year old event, and try to have fun? Sound like a plan?

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by Bill Gold

He was speaking from a straight-up competitor's standpoint ("I don't care what the event is called, I just want to play!"), and you're speaking from a sponsor's standpoint ("I dished out $100,000... this event better have my name!").

The real names have been posted.

Just build a robot, go to the 10 year old event, and try to have fun? Sound like a plan?

Yes, it does sound like a plan.

[waialua359]

I believe that sponsorship does matter to an extent no matter which point of view.
Receiving a NASA grant for example and having the requirements of putting NASA "meatball" stickers and in our team name means it does from a competitor's standpoint.
The Hawaii regional is heavily sponsored by BAE and is on our CA banner for 2008.

[Wetzel]

Originally Posted by Bill Gold

He was speaking from a straight-up competitor's standpoint ("I don't care what the event is called, I just want to play!"), and you're speaking from a sponsor's standpoint ("I dished out $100,000... this event better have my name!").

The real names have been posted.

Just build a robot, go to the 10 year old event, and try to have fun? Sound like a plan?

I recall a time about 6 years ago where I just went to a four year old event, got a pineapple, and had a lot of fun. It was a great plan!

Wetzel

[=Martin=Taylor=]

Originally Posted by rc_cola1323

I was kinda hoping to see Team 100 at Davis, We were missing you guys last year.

We are definitely most likely going to be attending Davis this year because many families don't feel they can afford to travel further.

That's a good thing for me, since I was planning to go anyway

Maybe you should like start a thread or something...

[bduddy]

I was going to wish 840 luck and express my odd feelings at not going, but... umm... apparently they didn't sign up? What is going on with that? I suspect no one from my old team reads these forums, but if anyone does, what is going on?

That same site says there are only 38 teams signed up for SVR and no more spots... weren't there more spots last year? In fact, I remember 48...

EDIT: Checking my scouting sheets, there were indeed 48 teams last year. Have 10 teams really been cut, or is the FIRST site mistaken?

[Cory]

Originally Posted by bduddy

I was going to wish 840 luck and express my odd feelings at not going, but... umm... apparently they didn't sign up? What is going on with that? I suspect no one from my old team reads these forums, but if anyone does, what is going on?

That same site says there are only 38 teams signed up for SVR and no more spots... weren't there more spots last year? In fact, I remember 48...

EDIT: Checking my scouting sheets, there were indeed 48 teams last year. Have 10 teams really been cut, or is the FIRST site mistaken?

The listed capacity is always less, and we always end up with more teams. FIRST holds back spots for local rookie teams that are not shown publicly. I would expect that as usual SVR ends up with 45-48 teams or so.

[bduddy]

Well, 840 has now signed up, so good luck to them! And to everyone else... it'll be weird watching the webcast from home...

[fordchrist675]

675 is going to be there as always Looking very much to competing with the High Rollers once again. I thoroughly enjoyed their presence in 2007, looking forward to seeing all the usual's hopefully with some new ones

[Woody1458]

OMGOMGOMGOMG We are next =D I'm so excited Sacramento will be brilliant this year. After 968's fantastic display at San Diego I am truly scared of 254 . Anyone know if Mark Leon is MCing or if he is going to LA? After loving NERDS Youtube video's I can't wait to see their robot in-action! Go Shooters! Silicon is always exciting and intense. Also I can't wait to see what happens between 100 and 254, who between the two of them have been on the winning Silicon team EVERY year IIRC. Maybe we can get seed 1 last pick again like 2007 . Good Luck all teams!!! Im so EXCITED!!!!!!!

[Cory]

Originally Posted by Woody1458

OMGOMGOMGOMG We are next =D I'm so excited Sacramento will be brilliant this year. After 968's fantastic display at San Diego I am truly scared of 254 . Anyone know if Mark Leon is MCing or if he is going to LA? After loving NERDS Youtube video's I can't wait to see their robot in-action! Go Shooters! Silicon is always exciting and intense. Also I can't wait to see what happens between 100 and 254, who between the two of them have been on the winning Silicon team EVERY year IIRC. Maybe we can get seed 1 last pick again like 2007 . Good Luck all teams!!! Im so EXCITED!!!!!!!

Mark will be MCing SVR as always.

100 and 254 have not been the winners of SVR every year-in 2007 (The only year 254 has lost), 190, 1280, and 1516(?) won. 254 lost in the quarters and 100 in the semis

[Woody1458]

Thats right 100 won Davis (with us ) that year, I always mix em up.

And you got the teams right, 1516 was the third member they are a local team of ours.

[115inventorsam]

Can't wait to head on over to the Event Center! We're really looking forward to finally join in on the competition this year, I've gotten tired of waiting while other teams had fun these last two weeks. We're certainly hoping we can win SVR for the second year in a row, preferably not in the same fashion as last year(the hold-your-breath last pick and the controversy in the finals). But of course, the most important thing is for us all to have a good time. See you guys Thursday!

Oh, and I noticed 2024 completely disappeared at some point, anyone know what happened to them?

[SU 39]

Originally Posted by 115inventorsam

Oh, and I noticed 2024 completely disappeared at some point, anyone know what happened to them?

I remember talking to them a little while after the Hawaii Regional last year. From what I can remember, I believe they have a lack of resources to be able to full on compete in an FRC event. I think they're still involved with FIRST somehow though.