Monday, April 14, 2014

Week of 4/13

Thank you to Shannon Newton and Michelle Lajiness for organizing lunch for the team on Friday and Saturday.   This will certainly be a cheaper option we need to look into more for next year!

Congratulations on a job well done!  That was the first time Bedford Express has EVER seeded in the top 8 at states.   Here are some other stats about our season:

  • Bedford finished states with the 7th highest Offensive Power Ranking(OPR) for the tournament
  • Bedford is ranked  37th  out of 2732 teams in the world in OPR
  • Bedford finished states with the 2nd highest assist total (behind 469 and tied with 1718)
  • Bedford has advanced to states the past 5 years, and has qualified for worlds 4 of the past 5 years
  • Our season record including states and play-off matches is 49:19
  • We are one of 19 teams in the world that won 3 or more blue banners this year
    • Blue banners are given for wins and/or Chairman's Awards
      • 2 District Winner Blue Banners (Escanaba & Bedford Districts)
      • 1 Chairman's Blue Banner (Escanaba District)
  • Bedford Express is one of 38 teams in the world  that have won 2 or more districts or regionals this year
  • The average score prior to the Championships held this week was 83, and after this week the average score went to 150.  
  • Our district average was 140 and our state average was 206, including a match that our alliance scored 314 points, for our all-time high score.  
Next up... World Championship!   Can't wait to see what you all do there!  Here is what our schedule will be up until we leave.  

Monday (4/15):  6:00 - 9:00  Paint Shipping Crate (Thank you to Mr. Kraine & Mr. Kazmirski for making a new one for us), Robot repairs and fixes, strategy meeting, safety meeting, etc...  Anyone going to worlds should try to attend this meeting along with anyone willing to help paint or work on worlds stuff.     

Tuesday (4/15)  6:00 - 7:00  Finish any painting, repairs, etc.  
                         7:00 - 9:00 Parent/Student travel meeting - Travel Itinerary, Update Health Forms (please bring any insurance policy information that has been changed since September), Review of Rules for Long Distrance Travel, etc..

The next few practices fall on religious days for some of you.  None of them are required. If you have family time, or church to attend, please feel free.  If it is not a religious holiday for you, and you are going to worlds, we would like you at practice if you are able.  

Wednesday (4/16)  6:00 - 9:00 Prepare for Worlds..anyone that wants to help... drive team, pit crew if available.  More robot work, packing for worlds, etc

Thursday (4/17)  6:00 - 9:00  - Drive Team, Pit Crew.. please check back prior to attending Thursday as it may change.  

Friday (4/18)  TBD based on need...  

Saturday (4/19)  TBD based on need.. We hope to not practice on Friday and Saturday, but we may need to if the robot isn't working.   Optional around holiday activities.

Easter Sunday:  No practice

Monday (4/21)  TBD based on need

Tuesday (4/22) Leave for Worlds!  Event Information 

Sunday (4/27)  Return Home!

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