New York City Regional

[Dominick Ferone]

On behalf of Team 5030, we would like to thank everyone involved with helping set up, and run this event. A big thanks go out to all the CSA's, Inspectors, Volunteers, FTA's and especially the Field Reset crew, who may have had one of the hardest jobs constantly switching out the field.

I'd like to congratulate the third seeded alliance on some hard fought final matches. 3419, 578, and 3017 made a close set of final matches, at the end of the matches, our alliance wasn't sure who won the match, and both matches were within 10 points, easily being able to go the other way. Good luck to 578, and 3419 at your next events. Congrats to 3419 on also making it to Championships with a wild card spot.

I would also like to thank our alliance members, 694, and 5016 were both amazing teams to work with. Both teams were great when it came to working on match strategies and planning what to do. We couldn't ask for more from our alliance partner, you really complimented our robot and fulfilled the roles we asked you to. Congrats to 694 on winning Engineering Inspiration as well. Good luck to both teams at your next competition.

Lastly I would like to give a shout out to the #1 seeded for some close fought semis, and really pushing our bot to the limit.
This is the third year a team I was apart of had to go against the Robotigers in eliminations. They always know how to put up a fight. Good luck to you guys at Long Island.

[Cal578]

Originally Posted by Dominick Ferone

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I'd like to congratulate the third seeded alliance on some hard fought final matches. 3419, 578, and 3017 made a close set of final matches, at the end of the matches, our alliance wasn't sure who won the match, and both matches were within 10 points, easily being able to go the other way. Good luck to 578, and 3419 at your next events. Congrats to 3419 on also making it to Championships with a wild card spot.
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And congratulations back to you! Your robot and your team deserved the win, great job. All the matches were exciting, and we had a thrilling ride all the way. FRC is such a wonderful sport!

NYC Regional really prepared us for Finger Lakes Regional. Lots of great teams going there; FLR will be a tough competition!

[anishde]

Like others have said, congratulations to 3646 on their amazing Chairman's win, as well as to a killer winning alliance of 5030, 694 (congrats on EI as well), and 5016! Lastly, a job well done to the RAS winners at 5891...can't wait to see all of guys in St. Louis!
Thank you to all 66 teams for making this year's New York City Regional one of the best yet, and here's to an exciting rest of the season from team 5123!

EDIT: Shoutout to 2869 for not only a Dean's List finalist but the regional WFFA as well!

[JohnSmooth42]

I would just like to thank everyone who attended for making this year's NYC regional the most fun I've ever attended in my four years as a student. Shout out to teams 1796 and 806 for being such great alliance members and to all the teams who offered to help us out(271 coming in clutch with a bearing).

[plnyyanks]

Congrats to 5030, 694, and 5016 on their regional win and to 3646 on your Chairman's Award. The view from behind the scoring table as the entire venue gave you a wholly deserved and resounding standing ovation was nothing short of incredible.

Originally Posted by Jessi Kaestle

HUGE Shout Out to teams 334, 1796, & 4481 for supplying both the main and the practice field with vision tape when our shipment didn't arrive!

Once again, thank you 334, 1796, and 4481, this is a prime example of gracious professionalism!

[Dominick Ferone]

Originally Posted by plnyyanks

Congrats to 5030, 694, and 5016 on their regional win and to 3646 on your Chairman's Award. The view from behind the scoring table as the entire venue gave you a wholly deserved and resounding standing ovation was nothing short of incredible.



Once again, thank you 334, 1796, and 4481, this is a prime example of gracious professionalism!

I got to talk to 3646 a bit, seeing as they were the pit across from us. They definitely earned the chairman's award. They did go above and beyond to show they are a team to be emulated. I never got to see if they got their climber up and running, does anyone know how it turned out? I remember helping them out with some modifications. It was a little challenging with the language barrier but, we helped as much as we could. One of our students was able to translate a bit. I wish them luck on their chairmans presentation at champs. It would be well deserved if they won it.

[Brian C]

Originally Posted by MrForbes

...and we'll be 2500 miles from the other Arizona teams! Which is fine, we love meeting new robotics friends

Jim,

Not to worry, you'll be in good company. It looks like you guys have a rookie team on one side of you and lots of experience from the NY area all around. Looking forward to meeting you.

I expect to get a glimpse at that Suburban!

Safe travels

[Bluman56]

Originally Posted by mom1155

Invite family & friends to visit you in the pits and remember to BYOSG (bring your own safety glasses)

To find your pit, check out the 2016 pit map http://bit.ly/2016frcpitmap

I noticed that the entrance is now parallel to the row of pits where in past years, it was perpendicular... Are the pits in a new place in Javits now? Or did the ConEd Machine Shop get moved? Thanks by the way.

[sammyjalex]

Originally Posted by Bluman56

I noticed that the entrance is now parallel to the row of pits where in past years, it was perpendicular... Are the pits in a new place in Javits now? Or did the ConEd Machine Shop get moved? Thanks by the way.

We will be a different hall than we were in last year, but the entrance is the same. Use the map as a guide for team layout. We didn't work to convey any other information about the pits in the map. There will still be the Con Ed Machine Shop and the Practice Field by the wall closest to the pit entrance.

[astriano375]

Originally Posted by sammyjalex

We will be a different hall than we were in last year, but the entrance is the same. Use the map as a guide for team layout. We didn't work to convey any other information about the pits in the map. There will still be the Con Ed Machine Shop and the Practice Field by the wall closest to the pit entrance.

So is the field going to be in the same place as usual, or was that moved as well?

[Sperkowsky]

Originally Posted by sammyjalex

We will be a different hall than we were in last year, but the entrance is the same. Use the map as a guide for team layout. We didn't work to convey any other information about the pits in the map. There will still be the Con Ed Machine Shop and the Practice Field by the wall closest to the pit entrance.

Any idea what hall? Will the other competitions being going on as well. There will be 10x10 pits correct? Just wondering.

We are excited!

[Sperkowsky]

Figured I would post some progress of the GIS map I am making of all the teams going.

I started with the 42 teams from the 5 boroughs. And, This is is what it looks like.

[Brian C]

Originally Posted by Sperkowsky

Any idea what hall? Will the other competitions being going on as well. There will be 10x10 pits correct? Just wondering.

Sam

It looks like there will be lots to see and do with every facet of FIRST represented at some point

http://www.nycfirst.org/nycfirst-eve...p-expo-agendas

[RoboTigers1796]

To answer a few questions,
Yes the event will be held in a different (slightly smaller) Hall this year(still at the Javits!!). I don't think it is much to be concerned about. We always had an abundance of space in the hall we are used to.
The pits were confirmed to be 10x10, early load in is allowed in the times listed on the agenda but no early setup this year(now that FIRST has left that option to the events discretion).

There will be a webcast this year, and we shouldn't be fighting bandwidth issues like we have the past few.
We will have the link posted by early next week the latest and will be sure to share it here, on Twitter, and with TBA.
See everyone next weekend!

[alicen]

would anybody (or any team) be willing to input their scouting data from the event either during or after into my scouting database?

I'm hoping to get information from all competitions, and do some neat stats info and whatnot

please PM me if you'd like to help!