Episode 4.2 (10/17/08)
- Registration is open. 1144 teams are registered as of our recording.
- Regionals in close geographic area seem to be close to one another.
- The Seattle regional is taking state sponsored teams over non-sponsored teams. Is this a good thing? http://frcdirector.blogspot.com/2008/10/and-were-off.html http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=69402
- NH is taking the initiative to bring FRC to all high schools in the state. http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=69605
- Bill MIller has told us that the GDC has strongly suggested that teams do NOT purchase anything before kickoff. http://frcdirector.blogspot.com/2008/10/im-back-with-some-advice.html
- Labview download is now available to teams from the FIRST website. http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=69608
- President's circle deadline is extended until Dec. 1st.
http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=9166- Safety animation competition is now open.
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=69597- The 2009 control system Beta forum is still open.
http://forums.usfirst.org/forumdisplay.php?f=743Episode 4.1 (10/1/08)
- 2008 Wrap-up
Bill’s Blog
- The first teams to register and pay in full will recieve the 2009 control systems before kickoff. Teams will have to opt-in and pay any shipping costs.
- Google map of Beta teams
- The 2009 control systew wil be reused from year to year. Teams will not recieve a new one each year in the kit of parts.
- There is a new structure for Michigan events. We'll see how it goes this year.
- Registration opens October 2nd. Be ready!


