2011 Palmetto Reigional *New Location*

[JohnFogarty]

So M'Aiken Magic is ready for another great year of FRC! We've also head rumors that it's now scheduled to be held in North Charleston, A Great Venue! We looking for some great competition hoping to bring our FRC game to the level we are at with FTC ;D. So who else out there is with us.

[Josh Drake]

We are pumped as always. The rumors are correct as several sources have alluded to (March 24-26). We had wanted to start a FTC team, but we are more worried about making it to St. Louis, and having a competitive robot this year. Maybe we can get our finances early enough next year.
Congratulations on your success

[ttldomination]

We're pretty pumped for Palmetto, but the new location has made it a tough decision. There are literally 4 regionals within the general, and I believe because of the shift, Palmetto regional now requires the longest transit time...

Well, I guess we'll see when it comes down to it. I hear the location is more peachtree-esque. At least that will make walking/moving around easier

[AlexD744]

If we can raise the money, we are strongly considering the palmetto regional as a second regional this year.

[JohnFogarty]

Originally Posted by AlexD744

If we can raise the money, we are strongly considering the palmetto regional as a second regional this year.

For it being in North Charleston I'd say it's well worth it!

[Billfred]

So with second event registration underway, it's looking like a lot of the traveling crowd--particularly Florida and New Jersey--that passed on Palmetto in Clemson are flocking to Charleston. Familiar faces (to an old-timer like me at least) include 11 (2004 and 2006 champion), 95 (2006 finalist), 180 (Palmetto's been too quiet since they last visited in 2006), 900 (bring forth the zebra print!), and 1875 (who last visited Columbia as the Autonomato Autonomatons).

I'm also pumped to see some new-to-Palmetto faces, including 1649 and 1902, and no fewer than four rookies springing up in the Lowcountry.

Combine that with the usual South Carolina suspects--342, 343, 1102, 281, and certainly more to come--and the event is shaping up to have its most depth in years. Bring your A-game...and knowing some of these teams, you ear plugs too!

[Sayrah]

Originally Posted by Billfred

...and knowing some of these teams, you ear plugs too!

Oink Oink....

[Zflash]

BOOM

[hipsterjr]

Finally, now you guys get to come to 342's backyard! Of course we had no influence on the change in venue.

[JohnFogarty]

We actually decided this year Palmetto will be our only FRC Regional...not saying anything that we focus more on FTC which we don't...much, hopefully bringing on some new ideas from our FTC teams. Were gonna still go all out, even though we won't have a extra regional to fix things like we did with Florida last year....(shudders). Though I'm thouroughly excited about it being located in Charleston this year

[Zflash]

Originally Posted by hipsterjr

Finally, now you guys get to come to 342's backyard! Of course we had no influence on the change in venue.

1319 will be at Palmetto. We are interested to see how the new venue will work out. It was awesome in Columbia and great in Clemson so North Charleston has their work cut out for them, it has been interesting to watch the Palmetto regional grow over the years and this may be the biggest one yet.

And CJ I am sure that a team such as 342 would not have the pull to change the venue to their backyard.

[Cooley744]

I know 744 is excited for the Palmetto Regional, but I will note that our decision in attending is not based on the switch from Clemson area to North Charleston. For our team specifically, it is the first time we have been able to seriously consider a 2nd regional. In fact, if I had it my way, it would be back at Clemson because now that I'm a college student at Furman University... Clemson is a shorter drive! haha. Even so, I'm glad my FL team can be coming to South Carolina, my new home state!

[techtiger1]

What happened??? Billfred and the Palmetto state not missing 1251 yet, even after we have been gone for 2 yrs? .

Originally Posted by Billfred

So with second event registration underway, it's looking like a lot of the traveling crowd--particularly Florida and New Jersey--that passed on Palmetto in Clemson are flocking to Charleston. Familiar faces (to an old-timer like me at least) include 11 (2004 and 2006 champion), 95 (2006 finalist), 180 (Palmetto's been too quiet since they last visited in 2006), 900 (bring forth the zebra print!), and 1875 (who last visited Columbia as the Autonomato Autonomatons).

I'm also pumped to see some new-to-Palmetto faces, including 1649 and 1902, and no fewer than four rookies springing up in the Lowcountry.

Combine that with the usual South Carolina suspects--342, 343, 1102, 281, and certainly more to come--and the event is shaping up to have its most depth in years. Bring your A-game...and knowing some of these teams, you ear plugs too!

[Zflash]

Originally Posted by techtiger1

What happened??? Billfred and the Palmetto state not missing 1251 yet, even after we have been gone for 2 yrs? .

You are not the only great team that he left out of his commentating.
I am sure it was just an oversight we had a great time playing against you guys in 2007 your tube hanging arm was a beast.

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by techtiger1

What happened??? Billfred and the Palmetto state not missing 1251 yet, even after we have been gone for 2 yrs? .

Nah, just still bitter over the quarterfinals in 2007. (I don't know how I missed 1251 on the list, I really don't!)

Originally Posted by Zflash

You are not the only great team that he left out of his commentating.
I am sure it was just an oversight we had a great time playing against you guys in 2007 your tube hanging arm was a beast.

And at the time I posted that, Flash hadn't registered for Palmetto. (I remember this because I explicitly hunted down 1319 on the list when I was making my hype post and ruled it Officially Strange that y'all weren't on it. I think it was right after second registration opened, though--but I'm definitely looking forward to competing with Flash again!)

And if I missed any other teams, I apologize. Eight seasons of this and my mind sometimes slips.

I notice a few more fresh and returning faces on the list now:

-At long last, Palmetto can say that Kilroy is here! 339 has registered for their first trip to our fair state.
-The 2009 Palmetto champions 21 have registered. (Cue further grumbling on my part. )

I can also (very unfortunately) announce that 1398 is taking the year off from FRC. The fine folks of the Keenan Robo-Raiders are participating in the InventTEAM program this year (check their project page here) and decided that adding FRC to the mix is putting too much on their plates. I hope to see 'em back for 2012.

On the midlands watch, I also note that 1959 has registered for their sixth season. 1293 has yet to register, but I can confirm from their website that they are holding meetings this fall. Hope to see them on the roster soon as well.