Washington DC Open 2010

[masterofthebass]

We're still in the process of getting a/the venue, and have some questions:
Would it be ok to have it in a pavilion in a park (outdoors as opposed to indoors)? The tent/roof will serve as enough of a covering should it rain.
How loosely is the one-month rule written? We definitely won't get the venue and all before tomorrow is over, which is one month before the competition. I have seen a few competitions which have been announced after that deadline.
Does anyone else know of good venues? We have a lot of choices in mind, but the more the merrier; moreover, we don't have to be the only ones searching, and if someone else finds a venue first, that would be great, and we would still help out with everything else

As long as the tent/roof is large enough to cover the timer area, it shouldn't be a problem. All of the Captain's Cove competitions as well as BigCubes Summer were held outdoors.

 

[bluecloe45]

It would be nice to rent a cafeteria, just like baltimore 2010, how about Alice Deal middle school or lafayette elemntry school. If you need info of either venue, i can find it out cause they are both within less than a mile of me

 

[Evan Liu]

It would be nice to rent a cafeteria, just like baltimore 2010, how about Alice Deal middle school or lafayette elemntry school. If you need info of either venue, i can find it out cause they are both within less than a mile of me

I have several venues in mind, and I think dealing with the ones I am familiar with would be easier. You are probably more familiar with the venues you mentioned, so it would be easier for you, rather than us, to try to obtain those. However, as people have said, navigating DC is quite hard, and NoVa would probably be better.

 

[bluecloe45]

that is true, i just mentioned them because i would probably be able to reserve the usuallt empty space for a low price.

 

[masterofthebass]

that is true, i just mentioned them because i would probably be able to reserve the usuallt empty space for a low price.

and until you find out that information, your suggestions are pointless. Look into them and perhaps something can be done.

 

[Ron]

@Evan

Thanks for finding the venue. We appreciate it a lot and it is a prerequisite for the competition.
I think outdoors would not be a good idea, also because of the unpredictable light conditions.
The one-month rule is a 'should', in this case we can deviate from it, but we have to conclude in at most one week. Otherwise competitors cannot prepare travelling et cetera.
Maybe you can find a conference room in a hotel? It is OK to charge an entrance fee to cover costs.

 

[Evan Liu]

Submitted the building use form for renting the cafeteria, now awaiting approval, probably will get it by early next week.
It's still ok if anyone else is looking for an alternative venue, in case this is not approved.

 

[bluecloe45]

for tomas jefferson high

 

[Evan Liu]

for thomas jefferson high

Was that a question? Anyway, yes, the form was for renting tjhsst.

 

[bluecloe45]

my bad

 

[Evan Liu]

Our venue request has been approved.
AP Latin in ~30 mins...

 

[Kian]

Our venue request has been approved.
AP Latin in ~30 mins...

Awesome!

If we get snowed out this time I'm never going back to the DC metro area.

 

[Swordsman Kirby]

Our venue request has been approved.
AP Latin in ~30 mins...

Awesome!

If we get snowed out this time I'm never going back to the DC metro area.

Ditto.

 

[chris410]

Excellent! Looking forward to this (no so much for my times since I am so slow rather, how much I learn at each competition)

 

[Bob]

chris i want u to take the bike this time

 

[bluecloe45]

i was bobs target at dc open, i asked for an autograph and he screamed *NO*

 

[Bob]

Evan,

Please send me an email with the venue details so I can announce this competition today.

 

[bluecloe45]

hey bob, when will the info be announced?

 

[chris410]

chris i want u to take the bike this time

You got it!

 

[TheMachanga]

and what day will it be?