Kansas City Regional - 2010

[DtD]

Originally Posted by Cartwright

I was just looking at the list, and I saw that Blue Valley, team 2334, will be attending. What friendly numbers!

Ha ha, yeah. You guys confused the crap out of me a few times when they said your team XD. 2334, 2335, 234

The KC Regional was amazing this year, even though we were low-seeded (We didn't really completely understand the coopertition thing until towards the end ) Breakaway was very interesting to watch this year. (As compared to Lunacy, which was a member on our team put it "It was like watching paint drive around in circles")

Congrats to all the teams at the KC Regional.

~David

[MadeAtMidnight]

Thanks to everyone who made Kansas City a wonderful regional! We appreciate all your hard work!!

[rbrown1]

As a member of the regional planning committee we work hard to try to make this an enjoyable event and hope everyone enjoyed the event and the venue this year. It was great to have so many teams travel so far to participate in KC. We appreciate any comments that you might have to make the event even better. Please send comments to my e-mail account. I would also like to congratulate all the teams, with 59 competing and finishing close to on time that was great.

[jspatz1]

We have learned today that after reviewing field data, team 1986 and 525 experienced a communication conflict (I assume an IP address overlap) during qual. match #60, causing 1986 to be nearly inoperable and 525 entirely dead. No way of knowing how that effected the overall outcome, but in that match two of the most prolific scorers in the tournament lost by a score of 0-1. No hard feelings, the system is complex, it was week 1, and stuff happens. It might have somehow even been our own fault. Just wanted folks to know that we aren't in the habit of sitting still during matches.

[LLM]

I'd like to add my thoughts to those that Rex posted. Thanks to all the teams who participated in KC. I am grateful for your great attitudes and willingness to go with the flow as we worked out the kinks this first weekend of competition! As your queuer, I was able to witness so many examples of Gracious Professionalism, and only a very few examples of ungracious behavior the whole weekend. Please share any suggestions for improving your experience at our event, and thanks again for attending. Congratulations to all teams and good luck the rest of the season!

For those attending Dallas, we'll see you there as well!

[viking]

Thank you to everyone for making the Greater Kansas City 2010 Regional a success.

I am the teacher/sponsor and also act as coach. I saw many examples of Gracious Professionalism on the field, in the pits, at the practice field, in the stands, and outside tailgating for lunch.

The greater Kansas City area has been a great fit for FIRST robotics, and also the other way around.

[Bruce Newendorp]

Originally Posted by jspatz1

We have learned today that after reviewing field data, team 1986 and 525 experienced a communication conflict (I assume an IP address overlap) during qual. match #60, causing 1986 to be nearly inoperable and 525 entirely dead. No way of knowing how that effected the overall outcome, but in that match two of the most prolific scorers in the tournament lost by a score of 0-1. No hard feelings, the system is complex, it was week 1, and stuff happens. It might have somehow even been our own fault. Just wanted folks to know that we aren't in the habit of sitting still during matches.

525 had 3 qualifying matches where we had no communication and therefore no motion. Same as 1986, we would never just sit there - that's not what we were there for.

[Tarzan19]

Originally Posted by Bruce Newendorp

525 had 3 qualifying matches where we had no communication and therefore no motion. Same as 1986, we would never just sit there - that's not what we were there for.

He is right on that one. 525 definitely does not just sit around.

[Chris Fultz]

Cyber Blue had an awesome time at KC.

Great teams, a great venue, pancake social, robotic judges and more.

Thanks to the regional team for putting on such a great weekend.

[Chris Fultz]

Can anyone verify the draft order from KC?
I have the alliances, and some of the order, but not sure on a few.


1. 2345 - 525 - 931 (correct)
2. 1625 - 16 - 2410 (correct)
3. 1209 - 2335 - 1825 (not sure)
4. 1785 - 1986 - 1730 (not sure)
5. 1094 - 1806 - 1997 (not sure)
6. 2461 - 925 - 1763 (correct)
7. 234 - 868 - 1982 (correct)
8. 932 - 1208 - 1810 (not sure)

[EOC]

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

Can anyone verify the draft order from KC?
I have the alliances, and some of the order, but not sure on a few.


1. 2345 - 525 - 931 (correct)
2. 1625 - 16 - 2410 (correct)
3. 1209 - 2335 - 1825 (not sure)
4. 1785 - 1986 - 1730 (not sure)
5. 1094 - 1806 - 1997 (not sure)
6. 2461 - 925 - 1763 (correct)
7. 234 - 868 - 1982 (correct)
8. 932 - 1208 - 1810 (not sure)

The # 8 alliance was 932-1810-1208

[rbrown1]

#4 is correct

[ElvisMom]

At our team meeting last night we spent a few minutes talking about our experience at the KC Regional. Several parents commented on how wonderful the choir doing the national anthem was. They really appreciated it as a way to involve members of all teams, not just local teams, and it's not something we've seen at other regionals. Wonderful rendition with very limited time to practice--just another example of how talented these kids are!

One of the local teams had great support from their HS band on Saturday morning--having a rocking brass and drum section was awesome. We also commented on the number of younger kids on school field trips on Friday. Again, not something we've seen (or noticed) before but it was great to see these groups get a taste of the competition. Lots of great ideas on how to increase exposure to FIRST in different ways.

Polly

[railerobotics]

Originally Posted by EOC

The # 8 alliance was 932-1810-1208

you have 935 and it should be 935

[EOC]

Originally Posted by railerobotics

you have 935 and it should be 935

Now I'm confused.
Do you mean 925 should be 935?