Thanks 696, 835, and 1216 for making our win possible.
Great job to 368, 1717, and 294. You guys were really tough to beat.
Thanks shane. That match was our toughest against you. Good strategy change to block our alliance partners from getting back to our platforms. almost had you if we had had one more second for the motor to run in the second match…oh well.
awsome elimination round, crazy finals in SD. 1717 was proud to be partnered with kikamana and beach city.
-coop
heh… i remember during that last match when we blocked (i think) 368 from scoring and then beach bots capped that last goal. then 368 came out with a spoiler while we were scoring low, my arm operator started shouting SPOILER!!! and i looked to see 368 trying to spoil our row so i dashed over there and pushed those joysticks as far as they could go to try and get you guys to miss the spoiler… :yikes:
but anyways, that was a great final round! Thanks to 330, 835, and 1216 for the win!
Very exciting regional to watch!
I’m glad I left my house at 5am to make it! 
Congrats to 330/696/835 !
Hope to see you all in Atlanta!
Team 1717 was proud to be there as well and compete in what nust have been some of the most thrilling and nervewracking finals and semifinals matches in the nation this year.
We finally got our lifts perfected and lifetd 18 other 'bots in 10 qualifying matches and the two which we didn’t lift were disabled during our matches by FIRST so they had no power to make it back to our robot to be lifted so we lifeted every robot possible in every qualifying match.
BIG BIG BIG props go out to 330 696 and 835 for an epic finals match and for preventing our alliance teammates from accessing our ramps - awesome startegy guys. Those matches were unbelievable, go out there and show atlanta that us southern claifornia teams are the real thing 
Thanks to everyone there for an amazing competition.
Team 1717 (The D’Penguineers)
It was tons of fun. You gave us a good run there. Your gas shock lifts are awesome. Tell Amir I say hi.
Those finals were very intense matches indeed, I was shocked that our robot was still driving after all of those pushing matches, and our front and back bumpers have been totally destroyed. We also did a lot of damage to other robots as well…Of course, it helps that our base was partly designed by a very successful battle bot competitor…
Great job everyone. Though it was not one of the greatest years for 599, we had a good time. Sorry we wont be going to Atlanta, werent able to qualify, good luck to the teams that are. Big shout out to 1266, great job. When I arrived early on friday to help set up FIRST Aid and the Machine Shop I told Joe Acker I had a hunch, and I was right. Great job 812, you guys are an amazing team as well. As for 330, 696, and 835, congrats. BeachBots, just go out there and win another World Championship so that people will finally recognize the greatness the West Coast brings that everyone else overlooks.
599 is going back to the drawing boards to make sure we dont have a repeat of this year’s results, regarding the robot that is. Hope to see everyone next year. Great regional and glad to be the winner of one of SD’s first Judges Award.
That was a great regional. I loved the location. There was a Home Depot was across the street, our hotel was also across the street, and all the resturants were in walking distance.
Congrats to 330, 696, and 835 for winning. And congrats to 368, 1717, and 294 for making it to the finals, you were a tough alliance to play against.
Regional opening ceremonies were amazing. Never had that much fun at a regional. It was alot of fun even though we didn’t compete, left all the team 4 members who went down really excited for vegas.
-Guy
Hey all…
Just want to say congratulations to all the teams at the San Diego Regional. The event went great…and in all honesty, didn’t even feel like a rookie regional (and I’ve been to my fair share). As a ref (I was the one who sat at the red alliance station and called most of the penalities on the red alliance…but i figured since I got scowled at and hugged…it couldn’t have been that bad ) and part of the regional planning committee, I hope that all who participated had a great time. I know I did.
Congratulations again to the everyone involved, especially the winning alliance. Although, I have to admit, when I ref’d the first match on Friday and saw 1717 do their ramp thing…it brought a tear to my eye. And I love the Penguin dance…but now I’m off on a tangent. 
~Christina
Thank you Christina. I’m glad you enjoyed it. The Penguin dance will be back next year!
The regional was amazing.
368; you were a great scorer and lead us to the finals.
1717; There isn’t a better lifter out there.
For anyone watching; We shredded our treads in our first quarter final due to improper attachment (my fault). Since our arm broke in the second quarter final, we were were forced to play defense… Quite a dilemna as we now had six smooth aluminum wheels. 1717’s coach had the idea to put zipties on our center wheel for traction. Using zipties as tread, we were still able to play amazing defense on 968, and 330 (we even beat their undefeated alliance once).
Thanks everyone, it was an awesome event.
I second Ross’ thanks… Although we are disappointed not to go to nationals and showcase our design, all the compliments are amazing. Its very nice to know that our efforts were recognized.
I would like to thank you (as well as all the refs) for some very well called matches - you guys (and girls ) were awesome. Thank you.
Big shout out to teams 368 (kikamana) and 294 (beach cities), you guys were amazing. I could never ask for better teammates. Killer offense 368, and incredible defense (even when your arm broke) 294. Thank you guys so much…
Thanks to 696, 835, and 1216 for helping us out! We couldn’t have done it without you guys!
To 1717, 368, and 294: You guys formed an amazing alliance with some great strategy; it was an honor to compete on the same field as three great teams like yourselves.
San Diego was such an amazing regional, I think 330 will be back next year! Thanks to all the refs and volunteers who made it possible.
Hi All,
First I would like to apologize for our late response regarding the San Diego regional. Our team just returned home on Monday after being on the road for almost two weeks.
San Diego was a blast! We had so much fun and it was an honor competing with and against some of the best teams.
A Belated congratulations to 330, 696, 835 and 1216. You guys played smart and were just unstopable. Your teams are a class act and while we would have liked to have won, it wasn’t so bad finishing second to you. One request though. Please Please Please win the Championships. That way, I can say that only the best beat us!
Team 1717 your lift was just plain amazing. We couldn’t believe we were fortunate enough to have you in our alliance. I need to ask you about that PVC foam composite you used. I found your team very well prepared and organized for only a 2nd year team.
Team 294, you guys were the energizer bunnys or if anyone is old enough to remember the timex commercials (“It takes a licking and keeps on ticking”). I couldn’t believe the damage you were sustaining, yet were still able to effectively play the game. To not have treads and to have your arm totally disabled by the end of the quarterfinals and still make it to the finals is a feat in itself.
I just want to let you both know that we couldn’t have asked for a better alliance. I think both of your teams were outstanding. We are just a bit dissapointed that we could not come through for you guys in the end and to give you a chance to showcase your stuff at the Championships.
Just for your info, I burned the video feed of nearly every match including the finals. If you want a copy, don’t hesitate to contact me.
I completely agree about our alliance being great, and that the winners from SD need to put on a good show at the championships.
Alan,
How can I answer any questions you have about our panel/foam?
We took video of most of the matches too. After I look through it if there’s anything missing or I’d like to see I’ll let you know.
I’m also free to answer any and alkl questions abou the composition of and theory behind our panels. We also have plenty of pictures of the process we used to create them.
As for that video, like Ross said before me, we also have video but then again you can never have too much So we’ll contact you and we can exchange what footage you have.
Thanks for making an awesome alliance partner, you guys really held your own against two awesome arm-bots out there, and to tell you the truth, we were incredibly pleased when we became your alliance partner - we knew we had a solid team - you guys have a killer robot.
Ps. Awesome brakes and autonomous!
Video of San Diego Regional Elimination Tournament 24 March 2007
Here are YouTube links to the video clips that I shot of the matches.
Team 980 - ThunderBots is just in QuarterFinals 1-1 and 1-2.
QuarterFinals-1-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSHlCwx8pAo
QuarterFinals-1-2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYtDp_1hU5Q
QuarterFinals-2-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KP7QS3lSkqg
QuarterFinals-2-2 Sorry- missing video (Blue<1388, 1852, 1538> won 12 to 16)
QuarterFinals-3-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBpFQmGzSy4
QuarterFinals-3-2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78BIBf7TyLo
QuarterFinals-3-3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCo9c5-Vy3k
QuarterFinals-4-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX515FkBYHA
QuarterFinals-4-2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FlCb-O687Y
SemiFinals-1-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOfixW0xPMY
SemiFinals-1-2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSNT8knUCBs
SemiFinals-2-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTXlpZW7KuM
SemiFinals-2-2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27MepWgzA74
Finals-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIvY0SUKJxo
Finals-2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHvkBcAIFFM
Finals-3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY4GIBmEO00
Gary W. Hedge, Team 980 - ThunderBots, 818-352-9412
Thanks Gary. You are awesome!!