Off-Season In Canada

[P.J.]

Originally Posted by Libby K

The point about the field is important: Before Mid-Atlantic Districts, offseasons required renting a field ($$$). Now, MAR allows teams hosting events in the area to use the district field for their offseasons, for free. It was a big catalyst in helping MKM happen. Canada going districts, eventually, could mean you have a field there for most of the year to draw from instead of shelling out massive amounts of money. Even if FRC Canada charges you, it surely won't be as much as shipping it from Manchester or Indiana.

Just an idea, as I have no contact with the people who would make this decision and have no knowledge of the logistics/rules involved, but depending on where this hypothetical off season event is maybe there is the possibility of bringing in one of the Michigan fields? That could maybe cut down costs. Just something to look at.

[Jimmy Nichols]

Andymark has 3 fields they rent out for off-season events starting after May 17th.

Putting together an off-season event isn't that hard if you have the right folks and venue. I put together the Ohio FRC State Champs event last year starting in July for a September event.

This years event is on May 17th and we are started the major planning a few weeks ago.

You don't have the big show that is an FRC Regional, so there is a lot less to plan and coordinate.

[waialua359]

What's the proposed dates?

[Alex Cormier]

Originally Posted by waialua359

What's the proposed dates?

Glenn,

The Ruckus is usually around Halloween. Come to that one!

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by waialua359

What's the proposed dates?

YEAH! Inquiring minds want to know! Chop chop make it happen. Where's Mark Breadner? Paging Mark Breadner!

July would be a...bad idea. August is boring in Canada, eh?

[JustPlyZ]

Canada's Wonderland just called me.....
Talking to them and questioning them as I type this.

[Travis Hoffman]

Originally Posted by JustPlyZ

Canada's Wonderland just called me.....
Talking to them and questioning them as I type this.

Make sure you swing a deal for free or heavily discounted park passes for all participants - I have complete faith in you.

[JustPlyZ]

So.
I will need to gather some dates. Also the number of teams who are interested or even knowing they want to come.

At this moment I have Ontario Science Center asking for numbers and dates.

Still waiting on Canada's Wonderland to Call me again. Thanks again.

[woudie]

These off-season events sound exciting, I know my team would be interested in participating. If you would like any help in planning your event, I would be glad to help.

[JustPlyZ]

Originally Posted by woudie

These off-season events sound exciting, I know my team would be interested in participating. If you would like any help in planning your event, I would be glad to help.

Oh its 4946 was a pleasure playing with you guys!
At the moment I'm trying to figure out a venue for us, after that I will need to find out the date for the field. Then things will get hard to find teams that want to join. Once it gets to that point I'll need as much help as I can get to get the word out.

[woudie]

Originally Posted by JustPlyZ

Oh its 4946 was a pleasure playing with you guys!
At the moment I'm trying to figure out a venue for us, after that I will need to find out the date for the field. Then things will get hard to find teams that want to join. Once it gets to that point I'll need as much help as I can get to get the word out.

It was fun playing with you guys as well!! Roughly how many teams would you want to be attending ? I can talk to some of the other teams in Ontario and see if they are interested. As for getting the word out, I'll get everywhere I can

[JustPlyZ]

Originally Posted by woudie

It was fun playing with you guys as well!! Roughly how many teams would you want to be attending ? I can talk to some of the other teams in Ontario and see if they are interested. As for getting the word out, I'll get everywhere I can

At this moment I'm hoping around 36 just like a regional. But it can also be determined by the venue that I will be able to book. Hopefully I can get canada's wonderland.

[fox46]

I remember going to Canada's Wonderland with 854 back in the day. It was a blast! I am sure that 2013 Cybergnomes would be down for some offseason action.

[JustPlyZ]

Originally Posted by fox46

I remember going to Canada's Wonderland with 854 back in the day. It was a blast! I am sure that 2013 Cybergnomes would be down for some offseason action.

It will be a pleasure to see you guys again. Great to know that you guys are willing to come. Hopefully this will go smoothly making it easy to have a location booked for us.

[Ayush Kapur]

Originally Posted by JustPlyZ

So.
I will need to gather some dates. Also the number of teams who are interested or even knowing they want to come.

At this moment I have Ontario Science Center asking for numbers and dates.

Still waiting on Canada's Wonderland to Call me again. Thanks again.

We would love to attend!! August seems preferred.