2010 Palmetto Regional

[Josh Drake]

We have this thing about back-to-back regionals. I wouldn't mind it too much, but the school's principal thinks the kids don't need to be out that many days close together. We really thought about something in week 3 too, but scraped the idea for the same reason. The convienience of the regional being 5 min from home has it's drawbacks in the fact that you feel you have to go for the cost savings. But of course we would most likely attend Palmetto anyway! I wish we could support the Tarheel regional, but maybe next year.

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by DRAKE343

That is a tough one. With the new N.C. regional, Palmetto may loose a couple of the regulars, but I'm glad to see a new regional too.

Rumor-ville alert: 2815 and 1398 will be teaming up this year, and we all know how well Los Pollos Locos jumped out of the gate last year as a rookie team. If your not familiar with 1398, the Robo-Raiders, they have been good for a few Chairman's awards in the past, and are one of the most spirited teams in the state. The dedication to community, combined with the long-time mentoring of Don Griffith will make these two teams ones to watch. They are currently signed up for the Bayou regional in week 1.

Actually this isn't too much of a rumor if you look at Billfred's profile.

It's true, it's true. 1398 and 2815 will be combining a lot of operations over this season. Los Pollos Locos can pick up a lot of tricks from one of the oldest (and certainly the most decorated) team in town, while the Robo-Raiders are looking forward to a shot in the arm in the robot department. And, of course, there is some room for cost savings to be realized by doubling up on some things.

Both will be signing up for Palmetto once second event registration opens--we weren't sure about how quickly Bayou would fill, while Palmetto always fills up either during second event or even during open registration.

(For those wondering, 1618 is out for 2010--with well over half of the 2009 traveling team graduating, the school decided to pursue other engineering competition opportunities. The team may return for 2011--and students can join Los Pollos Locos in the interim until the day comes.)

Originally Posted by ttldomination

Anyone here looking into the Tarheel Regional? I think it's the week directly after Palmetto, so it's all together possible...

We scratched the Tarheel Regional explicitly because it's the week after Palmetto. There were a lot of burned out folks after two weeks back-to-back on the road. (Bayou was Week 4 last year, Palmetto was Week 5. How I attended both and remained employed, I don't entirely know.)

[Zflash]

Originally Posted by Billfred

It's true, it's true. 1398 and 2815 will be combining a lot of operations over this season. Los Pollos Locos can pick up a lot of tricks from one of the oldest (and certainly the most decorated) team in town, while the Robo-Raiders are looking forward to a shot in the arm in the robot department. And, of course, there is some room for cost savings to be realized by doubling up on some things.

This sounds like a stong showing of force. Will there perhaps be twins?

[hipsterjr]

Originally Posted by Zflash

This sounds like a stong showing of force. Will there perhaps be twins?

Well four can play that game(...starts emailing Mike Bryan ).

[ttldomination]

Yeah..well five can play at that game of four.

(Thinks about emailing mentors of 1771, 1746, 1379, and GSMST)

[Josh Drake]

Originally Posted by Zflash

This sounds like a stong showing of force. Will there perhaps be twins?

If I remember right that was part of the rumor, but I've slept since then, so I forgot....

[JohnFogarty]

M'aiken Magic will heading to the backyard comp LAWL, hopefully this year we can really compete we aren't focising on the Inspiration award as we have in the past so it'll be intresting.

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by Billfred

while the Robo-Raiders are looking forward to a shot in the arm in the robot department.

Would that be a shot in the Robot Arm?

Originally Posted by Billfred

(For those wondering, 1618 is out for 2010--with well over half of the 2009 traveling team graduating, the school decided to pursue other engineering competition opportunities.

Pity. 1618 was one highly determined team, and last year (from what I saw at Palmetto) they were actually getting their act together everywhere it counted. Just a few more years....

1676 can't travel the distance to SC this year, but Palmetto is the only regional (aside from NJ) we've gone to twice, and we've been awfully well-treated both times. We'll be back someday.

[ttldomination]

Originally Posted by John_1102

M'aiken Magic will heading to the backyard comp LAWL, hopefully this year we can really compete we aren't focising on the Inspiration award as we have in the past so it'll be intresting.

Are you implying that in the past you haven't been "really" competing?

[JohnFogarty]

Originally Posted by ttldomination

Are you implying that in the past you haven't been "really" competing?

no, we did alot of extra-curricular community events to add for the Inspiration award. this year we won't be doing much of that at all. I joined the Tech team last year and we took it to nationals while our FRC team didn't make it. Really what i'm saying is our main focus this year is going to be the robot.

[Thermal]

After a bit of a scare with the district, D5 did secure funding for Palmetto.

Heres to another fantastic regional.

[ttldomination]

Originally Posted by John_1102

no, we did alot of extra-curricular community events to add for the Inspiration award. this year we won't be doing much of that at all. I joined the Tech team last year and we took it to nationals while our FRC team didn't make it. Really what i'm saying is our main focus this year is going to be the robot.

That's nice to hear.

[JohnFogarty]

Yeah, i'm just wonderng at this point the game entails.

[Josh Drake]

Looks like Palmetto filled up thanks in part to 5 teams from Newark NJ.

I wonder if Don on 1676 had anything to do with that? Maybe he talked about what a great time we have here in Clemson.

Is anybody on a waiting list for Palmetto? I see other regionals have lists.

[hipsterjr]

Originally Posted by DRAKE343

Looks like Palmetto filled up thanks in part to 5 teams from Newark NJ.

I wonder if Don on 1676 had anything to do with that? Maybe he talked about what a great time we have here in Clemson.

Is anybody on a waiting list for Palmetto? I see other regionals have lists.

hmmm, 5 NJ teams. Well instead of the GA vs SC we could have North vs South. It likely won't happen because of the way things got shot down last year, but is still a cool idea