Nick

Thanks so much for the information about State.  Team 1740 TNBI is so excited to be invited to State. 

Eric 


On Nov 7, 2010, at 6:42 PM, "Swayne, Dominic - swaynedd" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> VA-DC FLLers,
> 
> It sounds like everyone had a great time at the tournaments this weekend.  With so many new teams I do want to remind all the coaches that a great way to learn about the program is to come out to the state tournament and volunteer to be a judge, referee, or general support help.  We need close to 500 people to make the thing work – but it gives coaches great insight into what a good teamwork, robots and research project might look.  Please let me know if you're interested in volunteering and I'll have the volunteer coordinators get in touch with you.
> 
> With the first weekend behind us we're already getting questions about the state tournament and how that's going to operate.  Please stay on the list and read the posts.  There will be a lot of information coming about the details of the state tournament but we are trying to hold off on some things (like activities) to make it fair for all the 3rd weekend folks.
> 
> Some general information:
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> 1.  We'll have the LEGO swap meet again on Friday – this year's swap meet will be in the brand new Harrisonburg Children's Museum. It opens this Tuesday and is very cool.
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> 2.  We are finalizing deals with the hotels this week.  
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> 3.  The Harrisonburg Holiday Parade will take place on Friday night.  The organizers will have a special place of honor for FFLers – so show up and show spirit.
> 
> 4.  Registration will take place in Memorial Hall (395 S. High Street)- anticipated starting at 8:00.  We'll do research project and teamwork judging on Saturday so DON'T bring your actual robots on Saturday!  Detailed schedules will be included in the registration packet.  Make sure to bring release/waiver forms for everyone and 4 copies of the team information form with pictures of the team.
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> 5.  We'll have a longer break over lunch to give teams time to get to our dining facilities on campus.  Dining services will be at registration to sell tickets (around $8 – detals to follow).  They accommodate all food allergies,  vegetarian and vegan diets.  It is an ALL YOU CAN EAT deal – and the food is excellent – ranked in the top 10 in America.
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> 6.  Sunday will be at the Harrisonburg High School (1001 Garbers Church Road).  We'll have a short opening and then on to robot rounds and robot technical judging.  Food will be available from the concessions – pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs and nachos – game food.  Concessions are run by the HHS Key Club and all proceeds (100%) go to charity.
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> 7.  Championship t-shirts will be on sale Sunday – $10 at Harrisonburg High.
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> Any NOVA teams with TJ admissions conflicts please get with me early so we can coordinate with the TJ admissions office.  We have a process worked out but it requires us providing them a list of students and the parents requesting the testing option so don't delay if you're affected.
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> Enjoy the rest of the regional season – look forward to seeing you all in December!
> 
> Nick
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