FIRST Kickoff/Remote Kickoff Info Now Up

[Ricky Q.]

Kickoff/Remote kickoff information is now up on the FIRST website:

http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2006/kfevents.htm

You are also able to enter your kickoff information into TIMS now.

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by Ricky Q.

Kickoff/Remote kickoff information is now up on the FIRST website:

http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2005/remotekickoffs.htm

2005? Many of us were there for that, more than nine months ago. Where's the information for next year's remote kickoffs?

[Beth Sweet]

I know for a fact that that link does not have the 2006 information in it. I was told the the event that was at Northville last year will be held in Novi this year by the woman in charge.

[Ricky Q.]

Whoops, when I clicked it this morning is was that link. It seems to be fixed now. The info is there:

http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2006/kfevents.htm

Local kickoffs:

http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2006/localkfe.htm

[JVGazeley]

The Local one conradicts itself... 2006 kick off on 8th Jan 2005? This coming kick off is on the 7th Jan 2006.

[Joe Lambie]

Also, on that link I see no listing for a Wisconsin Kickoff. Anyone have some insider info on that? Thanks!

[Ricky Q.]

Originally Posted by Joe Lambie

Also, on that link I see no listing for a Wisconsin Kickoff. Anyone have some insider info on that? Thanks!

There will once again be a kickoff in Wisconsin at GE/WCTC in Waukesha. The paperwork for it was late getting in as we were confirming some late issues with satellite linkup. It should show up on that page sometime soon.

[JohnBoucher]

Rumor was there was going to be a Southern NE kick-off? Didn't happen??
Is this list final?

[kc8nod]

Will there be no NASATV broadcast this year?

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by kc8nod

Will there be no NASATV broadcast this year?

There will be a broadcast. That's what all the Local Kickoff events are going to show.

I note that the label is now Local, rather than Remote. Quite a different meaning to use for the same thing, but I think it's very appropriate. It puts the focus on the teams around the world, rather than on the single stage in New Hampshire.

[Ricky Q.]

The Wisconsin kickoff is now listed on the page.

[RoboMadi]

Are there any teams who are hosting there own KickOFF event or party?

[kc8nod]

Originally Posted by Alan Anderson

There will be a broadcast. That's what all the Local Kickoff events are going to show.

Of course, but will it be on NASA TV? I ask because we'd like to have the majority of our team watch the kickoff from the school. If it's going to be on some other satellite feed, then I need to make special arrangements. The local kickoff page does not give the satellite broadcast details like it has done for the past few years.

[Wetzel]

Originally Posted by RoboMadi

Are there any teams who are hosting there own KickOFF event or party?

Many teams get together to watch the broadcast as a team. 116 always does.

Wetzel