2010 Finger Lakes Regional

[Ryan_Davis]

Originally Posted by thelittlesister

So excited for Finger Lakes Regional!
Just a short safety note…my mom is deaf and at the competitions we all look out for her. Someone will say “Robot coming through” and because she doesn’t hear, she often gets jostled about. Last year we finally pinned a button to her back that states “I am Deaf” and it did seem to help.
In doing my pre-scouting, I see that we are welcoming rookie Team 3162, RoBoComm-X, to the Fingerlakes Regional and they are from a deaf school. Please take a moment and discuss with your teams the importance of not assuming you are being heard when you ask someone to step aside. Thanks and see ya there!

Yes RoBoComm-X are an amazing lot of people. We have the pleasure of sharing Bausch and Lomb's facilities with them and I am sure both our robots will do well thanks to Ron Borden and all of the mentors at Bausch and Lomb.

[cmh0114]

Having a deaf team there sounds interesting. Some of our team members have talked about it, and it looks like a good opportunity to practice our sign language (at least for those students who know ASL - for the rest of us, it's a good chance to learn). Does anyone know a good website that gives a crash course in sign language? (Or iPhone/Droid app.) I'd also be particularly interested in learning the signs for things related to robots, which might actually be useful at competition.
On a sadder note, 217 will no longer be attending laser tag on Thursday night, or so I've heard. Apparently, too many other teams are doing it, and they don't have enough room for us. I can understand, as we have roughly 70 people we're traveling with, but it's still disappointing.
I'll just rely on other teams to hear stories of how great it was.

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by cmh0114

Having a deaf team there sounds interesting. Some of our team members have talked about it, and it looks like a good opportunity to practice our sign language (at least for those students who know ASL - for the rest of us, it's a good chance to learn). Does anyone know a good website that gives a crash course in sign language? (Or iPhone/Droid app.) I'd also be particularly interested in learning the signs for things related to robots, which might actually be useful at competition.
On a sadder note, 217 will no longer be attending laser tag on Thursday night, or so I've heard. Apparently, too many other teams are doing it, and they don't have enough room for us. I can understand, as we have roughly 70 people we're traveling with, but it's still disappointing.
I'll just rely on other teams to hear stories of how great it was.

I remember when team 1991 won rookie all star at BAE.
Half of the members on th eteam were hearing impaired and the audience saluted them with a silents standing ovation.
It was quite inspiring to see.

[Justin Montois]

Originally Posted by Ryan_Davis

Not sure about a webcast but I know that it is going to be locally broadcasted on RIT's station.

FLR will be webcasted. Not sure of the website yet but keep your eye on this thread..... http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...threadid=83599

[JudyVandy]

I am soooooo sad to be missing FL this year---conflict with another regional. (These planners really need to take my plans into consideration!)

I just hope I can be back next season. See y'all then! Have a good time and compete nice!

[OneAngryDaisy]

Originally Posted by cmh0114

Having a deaf team there sounds interesting. Some of our team members have talked about it, and it looks like a good opportunity to practice our sign language (at least for those students who know ASL - for the rest of us, it's a good chance to learn). Does anyone know a good website that gives a crash course in sign language? (Or iPhone/Droid app.) I'd also be particularly interested in learning the signs for things related to robots, which might actually be useful at competition.
On a sadder note, 217 will no longer be attending laser tag on Thursday night, or so I've heard. Apparently, too many other teams are doing it, and they don't have enough room for us. I can understand, as we have roughly 70 people we're traveling with, but it's still disappointing.
I'll just rely on other teams to hear stories of how great it was.

Regarding a crash course in ASL- for newcomers I'd suggest checking out the ABC first

For signs there are a ton of resources online, one for example is: ASL Dictionary

the iPhone App Store appears to have a plethora of applications (most which cost $$), not sure if they're any good though. Can't argue with the internet when it's free

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by Koko Ed

I remember when team 1991 won rookie all star at BAE.
Half of the members on th eteam were hearing impaired and the audience saluted them with a silents standing ovation.
It was quite inspiring to see.

That was the coolest moment ever in FIRST!

[carbuff2228]

i cant believe flr is only two days away. I cannot wait there looks to be so many good bots and i cant wait to compete against every one and good luck to all teams

[thelittlesister]

I definitely think it'd be a great idea to learn some words that would be useful to teams at competitions. I think its great that everyone is willing to learn a little to help out. I just searched some sites and i didnt see anything that really stood out but im gonna try and put together some phrases for my team. Some things like; "you're being cued" and "help?" i hope i can find some other useful phrases but im not sure, maybe my mom will help me. Can't wait!

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by OneAngryDaisy

Regarding a crash course in ASL- for newcomers I'd suggest checking out the ABC first

For signs there are a ton of resources online, one for example is: ASL Dictionary

the iPhone App Store appears to have a plethora of applications (most which cost $$), not sure if they're any good though. Can't argue with the internet when it's free

I learned all the swear words!
Does that count?

[carbuff2228]

hi i was just wondering if there was any room left in laser tag and if there is and where it is

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by carbuff2228

hi i was just wondering if there was any room left in laser tag and if there is and where it is

The plan was to simply show up at Laserquest and play.
If you got the time and you got the money then you can go play.

[carbuff2228]

ok thanks

[610engineer]

Team 610 will once again come to Rochester for FLR. We had a great time last year, and we're sure that this year will be no exception.

[Hiteak]

I'll be up for Laser Quest as soon as I'm done with inspections (would be up more for Friday night). Have you figured out a time yet?