Thought we would also share here to get a little bit more interest!
Beach Blitz is holding some T-Shirt design contests for BB 2019! You can design our volunteer or event shirt and seen it worn by hundreds!
You can win some AWESOME swag, computer hardware, * AND rad bragging rights*
Heres the google drive with all the info: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dvWUcuOAb-0Xu6kQGxokmXhS_QZB82Lh
Event Merchandise
We are excited to announce our 2019 merchandise is now open for Pre-Order!
This year we have our event t-shirt ($15), snapbacks ($20), and sunglasses ($5).
Pre-Order is now open and will close Sept 16, we will have limited availability at the event so make sure to order your merch as soon as possible!
Link to Purchase: https://squareup.com/store/beachblitz/
Link to Purchase: https://squareup.com/store/beachblitz/
Note: If you are a volunteer, you will receive a pair of sunglasses for free
Those hats are mfd.
Beach Blitz 2019 Grants
Beach Blitz & OCRA (Orange County Robotics Alliance) are excited to announce we will be awarding grants to participating Beach Blitz 2019 teams!
We have been very fortunate with the success of Beach Blitz and want to give back to our teams. This grant is intended to aid teams who are in need of monetary funding to either compete in the next season, registration fees, create new outreach opportunities, and new projects that will benefit their community.
Applications are due midnight Sunday September 22 2019.
Grants will be awarded during Beach Blitz on October 13, 2019. If you applied, ensure there is someone attending to accept the award.
Pre-Orders will be closing soon! Make sure to pre-order your merch, we will not have a lot of excess inventory at the event!
Link to Purchase: https://squareup.com/store/beachblitz/
Is there a daily schedule available yet? Will it be similar to prior years?
Team Packets should be going out October 1 with a full schedule.
But, schedule will be the same with an addition of Friday Night Workshops!
Team Packets were sent out today with the below information:
Hello Teams,
Beach Blitz is a little over a week away! Please review this entire email for information and updates.
Event Schedule
Please review the event schedule attached in the Team Packet file. We have made some recent changes including the addition of Friday night workshops.
Parking
There is significant construction happening at the venue. Please see the attached parking map and review it carefully. IMPORTANT: If you are bringing a trailer, please park in the Trailer Parking Area. We encourage everyone to carpool if possible as we are limited on space. Please park in areas designated on the map only. Parking outside these areas is at your own risk. If you have any questions about construction or parking, please let us know.
Load In (Friday Night)
Please carefully review the venue and parking maps to ensure you are loading in at the correct area at the venue. There is no limit on the number of people loading in.
We will also be taking robot photos for RoboSports Network on Friday night. All teams must have their robot photographed on Friday night.
If your team is unable to load in on Friday, please let us know as soon as possible so that we do not consider you a no-show.
Concessions
We have many concessions available at Beach Blitz such as pizza, pasta, cheeseburgers, philly cheese steaks, ice cream, snacks and more! Please review the team packet to view all meal options available.
Merchandise
If you pre-ordered any Beach Blitz Merchandise, please pick up your order at the Merchandise Table in the Gym.
We will have extra shirts, hats, and sunglasses for sale at the event for those who did not pre-order. You can view the merchandise available for sale here.
Live Stream
The event will have a live stream broadcasted on Twitch and Periscope for those interested in sharing this competition to anyone who cannot make it to the competition in-person.
RoboSports Network will be providing live commentary during the event as well as broadcasting online.
Event Map
Please review the full venue map which includes pit layouts as well as workshop locations in the team packet.
Match Schedule
In the team packet, you will find the preliminary match schedule. All teams will have 10 matches. If we have a last minute change to the roster, this schedule will change. The match schedule will be live on thebluealliance.com soon.
Robot Help Desk/Radios
This year, we are introducing Robot Help Desks in each pit location. At each of these desks, you will be able to find Control Systems Advisors, Mechatronics Systems Advisors, team 599’s Robot First Aid booth, and the radio configuration kiosks. Please program your radios before coming to the field for your first match (practice or official).
To minimize match connectivity issues, we ask all teams to use Static IP addresses on their robots and driver stations. Please configure your equipment in advance using these instructions.
Workshops and Panels
This year we will be hosting workshops and panels on Friday and Saturday nights. Please review the attached team packet for more information. We have a lot of new presenters and topics this year.
Rule Updates
We will be following all Chezy Champs 2019 Rule Changes except Beach Blitz will be playing with three team alliances for playoffs. You will find these updates in the team packet attached.
Note on Beach Blitz Philosophy
Beach Blitz is about and for the teams. Our goal is to provide the best possible experience for every participant. If you run into any issues or have a bad experience, do not hesitate to find the event director, Pauline Tasci, or anyone in a red badge.
Keep up with us for exclusive giveaways and more!
1836 is hyped, we are ready to go and can’t wait for an awesome weekend!
Thanks everyone on the Beach Blitz team for running such a great event, very well executed and a great team experience. Thanks to our partners 6072 and especially 3476 for showing us how an Einstein caliber team operates. Also thanks RSN for covering the event, you’re really helping FRC have a professional look in front of the whole world, keep up the good work.
A couple people requested access to my slides from the Motor and Gear Ratios presentation.
Here is a link:
Team Tators made it home safely after what has become one of our favorite offseason events! Huge thanks to all of the volunteers whose hard work makes this event happen. I would also like to say a special word of thanks to Pauline, Evan and Tom, three of the most gracious, welcoming and accommodating people I have had the good fortune to meet.
Thank you all for a wonderful Beach Blitz, we think this was the best one yet!
From the teams, patient volunteers, to wonderfully generous sponsors. We truly want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!
Check out our amazing recap video here made by video guru Matt Masamori!
Additionally, we want to hear your feedback in order to improve the future Beach Blitz!
Team Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/K54YC9oEz1dLJDbC7
Volunteer Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/KE3otganmXgNva8S6
We also are in the process of uploading photos to a common Google Photos Album!
Feel free to add your own and check them out here!
Thank you again and hope to see all of you soon!
That shot of the sandstorm raising up was so perfectly timed - Matt is just too good.
All video from the event has been uploaded to our YouTube channel. It will be on The Blue Alliance shortly. You can view the individual playlists below:
Qualification Matches
Elimination Matches
Awards
Workshops
Media
We don’t have the first two quals uploaded due to recording issues and a small handful may be a bit choppy due to recording length limitations. Other than that, though, the event should be pretty well-covered by videos.
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