Traverse City Opinions?

[jmanela]

I really enjoyed the competition, I didn't really no what to expect because I am a rookie and this was my first event. I think the volunteers did a good job at keeping score, but may have missed a ball or two. Besides that I enjoyed the competion and can't wait for the next.

Oh, btw, when EricLeifermann said it didn't feel like a FIRST event, what would that mean? I don't know 'cause I am a rookie and I am part of a Rookie Team.

[dragonrulr288]

I guess it was ok, but the problems for the robodawg teams were a pain! we could have done better. 216's Pnumatics didnt work, and 288 had difficulty shooting. the problems with the feild didn't help either. almost half of the rounds we were in shut our robot down for no reason. And my friend nearly feinted during Awards, and went to the hospital. He has Pnumonia [liquid in the lungs]. He is doing better, and he came back from the hospital the same day. [NOT THERE OVERNIGHT!!!]


But this being my FIRST [lol] big competition, it was fun. I met alot of people there. [and just for kicks, I will tell you that I am the girl carrying the stuffed bulldog around, Brutus]

[JackN]

I went to Traverse City Friday and Saturday to watch some matches and take notes on this year's game and the district event system.

Pros:
The seating was great, much better than some I have attended
The energy from the teams was great
Having Competitions in schools gets more people to watch

Cons:
Major field problems on both days
The parking was terrible
The pits seemed cramped

All and all i thought it was a good competition. The eliminations were great and I definitly enjoyed it. Congrats to 2645, 85 and 247 as well as a great job to 904, 1918 and 2188.

[Alex Dinsmoor]

Hopefully FIM will release a letter to all teams that tells them to update firmware before competing so there won't be any problems with that in the future.

Besides that I think it all went pretty well, it was a nice venue to host the event in with ample seating for all and enough pit space for all teams (and a half practice field). Of course since it was the first event of its type there will be a few problems, but they all should be resolved for the next district event.