Registration 2015

[Kevin Pardus]

Originally Posted by Mark McLeod

Northern Lights has reached initial capacity.

1800 teams showing just before 1pm ET.

97 rookies have signed up for an event.

Last year, 1800 teams were registered by 12:55pm on 30 Sep; if my notes are correct. So it looks like registration is running 4 days ahead of last year.

[sanddrag]

This was the easiest and fastest this has ever gone. Registered for Long Beach at 12:00:15 EDT, and that was taking 5 seconds to skim what I was clicking.

But OMG! By 12:00:50 EDT, there were 25 teams registered! 25 teams in 50 seconds! This is getting ridiculously competitive. By 12:03:00, 30 teams.

All I can say is in future years, you better have a fast computer, on a fast network, and a really precise mouse. And forget trying to read anything on the screen.

Oh, and you better cancel everything and take off work that morning, and if you're a teacher, cancel class.

[Mr. Van]

Originally Posted by sanddrag

But OMG! By 12:00:50 EDT, there were 25 teams registered! 25 teams in 50 seconds! This is getting ridiculously competitive. By 12:03:00, 30 teams.

All I can say is in future years, you better have a fast computer, on a fast network, and a really precise mouse. And forget trying to read anything on the screen.

Oh, and you better cancel everything and take off work that morning, and if you're a teacher, cancel class.

In future years we need to do something different - like a registration period and a lottery system:

Teams indicate a 1st and 2nd choice within the registration period (say a week).
70% of spaces go in the first round - first choice by lottery.
Those that didn't get their first choice go into a lottery for their 2nd choice (the next 20% of spaces).
Should a team not get their first or 2nd choice, they get to register for the last few open spaces in what is presumably their 3rd choice.

Wash, rinse repeat for 2nd regional registration.

Hey, it could work...

- Mr. Van
Coach, Robodox

PS - Registration was indeed really smooth, but I'm glad that I didn't have class today!

[FrankJ]

35 Minutes & the posts are up to 3 pages. Doesn't anybody work?

We will to trying out Orlando this year.

[MechEng83]

Originally Posted by FrankJ

35 Minutes & the posts are up to 3 pages. Doesn't anybody work?

"Lunch Break"

[Travis Hoffman]

Looking forward to Greater Pittsburgh. Looks like a very strong mix of teams.

I see Stellar Robotics signed up too! 9848 at the MVRC is now officially FRC 5413.

[M. Mellott]

Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

Looking forward to Greater Pittsburgh. Looks like a very strong mix of teams.

I see Stellar Robotics signed up too! 9848 at the MVRC is now officially FRC 5413.

Great to hear they got in, as did 3193.

Registration went incredibly smooth--in and out in the first 30 seconds. Thanks to FIRST for the efforts put into the registration system that removed the typical refresh stress from a lot of fingers.

[Michael Hill]

Originally Posted by Travis Hoffman

Looking forward to Greater Pittsburgh. Looks like a very strong mix of teams.

I see Stellar Robotics signed up too! 9848 at the MVRC is now officially FRC 5413.

I'm really excited to see how these guys do after seeing them at MVRC. Definitely on our radar.

[JohnBoucher]

Some of the NE events are very light. Only 2 registered for Dartmouth.

[MechEng83]

Done! Indianapolis Event, Week 1.

[Ken Streeter]

Registration was the quickest I ever remember. 1519 signed up for the Week 5 Northeastern University Event in the New England District as our first event within about 30 seconds of registration opening.

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by Ken Streeter

Registration was the quickest I ever remember. 1519 signed up for the Week 5 Northeastern University Event in the New England District as our first event within about 30 seconds of registration opening.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

[dag0620]

Highlight of my day was 12 pm

[Thad House]

4488 is registered for the Oregon City Event. Should be fun again.

[Boe]

Really excited to see two Chinese teams registered for North Star.