Kettering district 10'

[johnr]

Well, i'm almost afraid to ask but here goes. Will there be more seating this year?

[Clinton Bolinger]

Yes there will be more seating this year at Kettering. Taller bleachers have been ordered to increase the seating capacity.

-Clinton-

[johnr]

That's good news. Now if they could just have a shuttle bus from that far parking lot. Last year it was rain,this year could be snow and ice.

[Jack Jones]

West Michigan and Traverse City have very good seating. I wish FiM would move either of those buildings closer to Waterford so that I wouldn't have so far to drive.

[johnr]

Any info on webcast this year? Didn't code red do it last year?

[Wayne TenBrink]

Originally Posted by johnr

Any info on webcast this year? Didn't code red do it last year?

Code Red will be at Traverse City. Maybe they liked the seating better there

[Alex Dinsmoor]

That's great to see that there is better seating this year!

Also, will they be opening up the upper track for spectators/scouters? I feel that it would be helpful for the scouters to be up there to free up the stands.


And who is excited?!? Only 6 more days

[jmanela]

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor

That's great to see that there is better seating this year!

And who is excited?!? Only 6 more days

I'm EXCITED!! i'll continue the countdown, Only 5 more days

p.s.

it would be nice to set up the track. Having an high view of the field is much better for observing other robots.

[IKE]

Originally Posted by jmanela

I'm EXCITED!! i'll continue the countdown, Only 5 more days

p.s.

it would be nice to set up the track. Having an high view of the field is much better for observing other robots.

This aea was reserved for scouts per team last year. I think they allowed.

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor

That's great to see that there is better seating this year!

Also, will they be opening up the upper track for spectators/scouters? I feel that it would be helpful for the scouters to be up there to free up the stands.


And who is excited?!? Only 6 more days

The plan right now is to allow 4 scouts per team and 1 photo pass. Bleachers up there is just not an option, they would damage the track. I'll be able to give you a better idea of the seating around Wednesday.

[Keno]

Code Red Robotics is planning to webcasting all Michigan events at
www.coderedrobotics.com

[Keno]

Code Red Robotics is webcasting all Michigan events at www.coderedrobotics.com

[Alex Dinsmoor]

Originally Posted by Andrew Schreiber

The plan right now is to allow 4 scouts per team and 1 photo pass. Bleachers up there is just not an option, they would damage the track. I'll be able to give you a better idea of the seating around Wednesday.

Would it be possible to get any more scouting passes for our team? We have 6 scouts per match, and only allowing 4 up there at once would lead to a disadvantage for some.

I still enjoy the fact that we get more than one student up there at a time! If I remember correctly from last year only press passes could go up there on the track.

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by Alex Dinsmoor

Would it be possible to get any more scouting passes for our team? We have 6 scouts per match, and only allowing 4 up there at once would lead to a disadvantage for some.

I still enjoy the fact that we get more than one student up there at a time! If I remember correctly from last year only press passes could go up there on the track.

Then you are going to HATE what I have to update to that statement. Due to traffic flow concerns this number has been cut to 3 scout passes per team. This is completely out of our control. Now, I would suggest perhaps working with another team and seeing if they might be willing to give you scouting passes in exchange for scouting information. Perhaps ask around 397, I am sure they would be willing.

Also, since someone is bound to ask, wireless will be available. The check in station should know the password if not come see me at the Kettering Information booth and I will be more than willing to give you the login info.

I have no additional information about seating at the time. As I said they have promised more seating and I am sure they will do their best.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Come see me at the booth if you are interested in KU or just wanna talk.

[Jack Jones]

Would it be possible to get any more scouting passes for our team? We have 6 scouts per match, and only allowing 4 up there at once would lead to a disadvantage for some.

It would disadvantage three of your scouts to scout from the bleachers?

I would think allowing your team extra passes, or teams swapping passes, would disadvantage the teams who adhered to the procedure.