IRI - Registration, Plans, Changes for 2010

[waialua359]

Chris,
First of all, thanks for doing this year after year. We will be applying, but a few questions.
What exactly is the filled backpack thing? for second graders?
Dinner-location? attire?

Thanks,
Glenn

Originally Posted by Chris Fultz

Here is an IRI 2010 Update.

Some things will stay the same, some will be similar, some will be much different.

IRI - 2010
July 16 & 17
Lawrence North High School

Entry Fee - $500 + a Filled Backpack

3 May - Applications Open - www.IndianaRoboticsInvitational.org
3 May - Volunteer Sign Up Opens
10 May - Team Selections Announced
24 May - Full Payment Due
25 May - Waiting List Opens

Changes from FIRST Breakaway
- None at this time (well, at least none to post)

What will be consistent with the 2009 IRI?
72 Teams (Application and selction process same as past years)
One Field
Backpacks for 2nd Graders
Charity Auction
Team Dinner
Talent Show
Scholarships
Mentor of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Winner Trophies
Cool T-Shirts to Purchase
Supplier Displays
Basic Schedule
4 Team Alliances

Changes from 2009 IRI *
More VIP Activities
More New / Forming Team Activities
Scholarships, Volunteer and Mentor Awards during Saturday Morning Opening Ceremony
No Closing Awards Ceremony Except for Winners and Runner-Ups
No Judges or Judged Awards


* WHY THE CHANGES?
* We want to be able to recognize the mentors and students who receive special awards and scholarships
By announcing these during Saturday morning these individuals can be congratulated during the day Saturday.
* Many teams bring a small crew and are not able to have people in the pits for judges - this allows students to mingle and relax.
* The awards ceremony gets pretty long, when teams are ready to head home after along weekend.
* We will put more focus into VIP activities (lunch, tour guides, etc.) to introduce more new people to FIRST.
* After the finals, the winning and runner up alliances will be awarded their trophies, and we will have a very short closing ceremony.

[ratdude747]

Originally Posted by waialua359

Chris,
First of all, thanks for doing this year after year. We will be applying, but a few questions.
What exactly is the filled backpack thing? for second graders?
Dinner-location? attire?

Thanks,
Glenn

the backpack is to be filled with school supplies IIRC... to be donated to 2nd graders.

[Wayne Doenges]

Here is a list of the Backpack contents:
Materials: Small Backpack
1 pair scissors
3 pocket folders
1 box of 24 crayons
3 glue sticks
1 ruler with inches and centimeters
1 package pencils
2 large erasers
2 black pens
2 red pens
2 packages loose leaf notebook paper
1 school supply box
1 package colored pencils
1 package washable markers
2 packages tissues
3 spiral notebooks

I hope this helps

[Josh Fox]

So there are no rule changes planned at this point in time right? Or did I miss something?

Aside from the non-serpentine draft of course.

[ratdude747]

no changes yet... but you KNOW there will be.

[Chris Fultz]

Originally Posted by ratdude747

no changes yet... but you KNOW there will be.

but of course..... (in due time)

[Joe Ross]

Originally Posted by waialua359

What exactly is the filled backpack thing? for second graders?

There's a walmart a few miles away from the high school. We find it's easier to buy the stuff there, then to try to bring it on the plane.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by waialua359

Chris,
What exactly is the filled backpack thing? for second graders?
Glenn

Glenn,
The teams that participate will be busy with the competition but if and when you get a chance, look around at all the other opportunities that the event planners make available; it is really something. One of the things they do that is thoughtful and wonderful is that they keep the backpacks present as much as possible. In the past, they've lined the backpacks up under the tables that have the Silent Auction going on against one wall. They've also put them on the field as a quiet backdrop and presence during the awards/closing ceremony. It's like the backpacks are involved in the the event(s) with everyone, as a recognition of their importance and a thank you for all of the teams' generosity. Really neat. I always get a backpack put together and would be more than happy to get your team's ready for you guys and have it there for you, if you're accepted. Just send me a pm and let me know if I can help.

Jane