GTR 2009 proved to be once again, one of the most competitive regionals in FIRST.
GTR's first clarification announced by Karthik before qualification matches was that there will be NO REPLAY matches and they stood by it all weekend which was really good to see. GTR's Head ref. & his asst. refs also did an amazing job at keeping all matches fair.
After the completion of all 79 qualification matches, there was an almost even split between every win-loss record (ex. 2056: 8-0, 2386 7-1 followed by 8 teams with 6-2, 10 teams with 5-3, 18 teams 4-4 ...etc.). This happens almost every year and shows how competitive the regional really is. (Teams can easily jump up or down in the standings)
2056: Best bot I've seen from them in all of their years. They're 6/6, winning every regional they've ever attended.
Nothing else to say about them.
188: They left me speechless this year. Coming back from no regional win since 2003 (i think) to winning ALMOST both of their regionals. For this, i truly congratulate them for. Everyone makes mistakes that costs them matches. That is just one of them. Trust me 1241 knows and i'm sure other teams have been there. 188, all the very best for Atlanta! Good Luck there and we hope to work with you guys in the future.
1114: Congratulations 1114 on the RCA and Regional Win! You guys worked hard for the regional win. This team consistently makes robots that just win games. Overall, 1114 is a team that creates an electric atmosphere whenever they're on the field! This team sets the example for everyone and motivates other teams to do that much better. Good Luck in Atlanta Simbotics!
2185: "New Kids on the Block" in 2007. Well guess what, this team has consistently proved to be the best defensive bot out there. When they need to, their robot has the capability of shutting down other bots and played a crucial role in eliminations. Congratulations 2185 on your 2 banners! Good Luck in Atlanta!
1334: Thank you for picking us! You guys were amazing to work with. 1334 is always visible with their red devil head "thingy's".
You really shut down our opponents through pinning them for long periods of time. It was awesome to work with you. We were so close to finals! Anyhow, we look forward to working with you in the future. Congratulations on your Waterloo Engineering Inspiration Award @ Waterloo and Good Luck in Atlanta!
854: Iron Bears as always are a pleasure to work with. Awesome bot and congrats on the Driving Tomorrow's Technology Award!
1241: Woot! Imagery
Talking about my own team is kind of awkward but i am truly proud of each and every member on our team. Being semifinalists at both FLR and GTR we tried our very best to win both of them. Using strategies almost impossible to carry out, we used these to win crucial matches. Our 2009 bot also one of the simplest we have built, carried out every task required for Lunacy. From running empty cells to scoring moon rocks, it could do it all.
Thanks to all the teams, volunteers and organizers at GTR for making this an extremely memorable event!
2009 being my graduating year, i look forward to mentoring this team and helping out at the 2010 Waterloo & Greater Toronto Regionals! See you there!
Lastly, GOOD LUCK TO ALL CANADIAN TEAMS ATTENDING WORLDS! BRING HOME THE WIN!
I HOPE TO SEE A LOT OF CAN TEAMS ON EINSTEIN
Find what your team is good at, and use it in any way you can. - karomata [more] 
29-03-2009, 10:25
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