2009 Sacramento Regional

[=Martin=Taylor=]

Originally Posted by Cory

Nope.

233 was my second guess.

[Michael Corsetto]

Can it be 1114? Can it pleeeeeaaaaase be 1114?

114 and 1678 will both be there. It should be fun! See you all then, or sooner if you're going to Cal Games this saturday!

[Michelle692]

Originally Posted by Steven Sigley

Ah you guys always bring spirit to the competition.
How's that Chairman's Banner?

thanks, we try to! and haha, that Chairman's banner is proudly hanging in our work area... which is in the maintenance staff's area, so no one else ever sees it... it's a bit lonely, though...

[Doug G]

Originally Posted by Cory

You may see another big name team you would not ever expect to see in Davis as well

Would they be bringing Macadamia Nuts and such?? (368/359?)

Will their robot be decked out in yellow and blue? (330?)

Will their hair be beautiful bright pink? (233??)

Well we have had some come from all over in the past, (34-AL, 56/869-NJ, 245/835-MI, 568-AK, 610-ON, 945-FL, 1726-AZ, 1960-MT, to name a few...) In fact I think 835 and 245 came out like 3 years in a row spreading their Michigan spirit!!

Should be great fun nevertheless, even if they're from just next door!! Sac/Davis continues to be the regional folks tend to pick as their second registration, however as of today we are at 18 teams registered which maybe a new record, we usually don't break 20 until the second round of registrations - well I guess that's in a few days any how.

[Doug G]

Originally Posted by Rex114

Can it be 1114? Can it pleeeeeaaaaase be 1114?

114 and 1678 will both be there. It should be fun! See you all then, or sooner if you're going to Cal Games this saturday!

1678 hasn't registered yet - everything with them still on track?

[billbo911]

2073 will definitely be there. If all goes according to plan, I will actually be able to attend with them . (Sorry, long story)

[Mr. Van]

Originally Posted by Cory

You may see another big name team you would not ever expect to see in Davis as well

Cory - How did you know? (I had no idea we were considered a "big name team", but we're quite flattered...)

Yes, the Robodox (599) will be returning to our one-time "home away from home" and we're excited to be back!

-Mr. Van
Robodox Coach

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Doug G

Will their robot be decked out in yellow and blue? (330?)

I don't think 330 will be coming--they're usually a 2-regional team. L.A. is their home regional, and they're planning on DC for their away regional.

[edit] Cory, is the mystery team you speak of the blue-and-black twin of the red-and-black team mentioned earlier?

[waialua359]

The Hawaii teams 359/368 wont be there also.
We are attending Oregon and San Jose this year.
Maybe next year since Vacaville is close by.

[Michael Corsetto]

Originally Posted by Doug G

1678 hasn't registered yet - everything with them still on track?

Fundraising has been tight, but we'll get the money. This is my first year with the team, apparently they always just manage to make it. Hopefully in coming years we'll have a more structured fundraising process

[Doug G]

Originally Posted by Rex114

Fundraising has been tight, but we'll get the money. This is my first year with the team, apparently they always just manage to make it. Hopefully in coming years we'll have a more structured fundraising process

Initial Registration doesn't require payment until Dec. While I imagine it won't fill up in the next few weeks, they should still try to register and secure their spot. It also helps us folks on the planning committee to know who's coming.

PS: Rex, I sent you a pm.

[Alekat]

Normally I have to wait until after the holidays to get psyched for this regional. Now I get to recruit and manage all the volunteers in the meantime. Giggidy.

If you're looking to volunteer for this regional, don't forget to sign up through VIMs on the first website. usfirst.org
The sooner the better. We're still looking for a Head Referee and Head Robot Inspector.

[115inventorsam]

Originally Posted by Cory

You may see another big name team you would not ever expect to see in Davis as well

My guess would be 233 too(hasn't been denied yet right?). Or could it be...217!? 25!? 1717!? I don't know, I'm just throwing out well known numbers now.

Anyways, 115 will be there as usual for our second regional, I love going to Davis, and now there's even better competition!

[Steven Sigley]

Do you have a favorite memory at SAC?

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by Steven Sigley

Do you have a favorite memory at SAC?

Yes I do, In 2007 when 100 got a ringer stuck on their flag pole and they still managed to win the match. I believe the ringer was stuck for atleast half the match. That was cool.