US Nationals 2010

[Tyson]

We were kind of bored on the Sunday of US Nationals 2009.

Agreed. And those who didn't need to qualify for much were bored on Friday.

I think mixing in the bigBLD, multi, and FMC with quals on friday, and then moving some of the quicker qual rounds for side events to saturday morning might work.

If anyone wants to propose a detailed schedule, feel free. If it's good enough, we might use it.

http://www.nmt.edu/

We should all go here: http://www.socorrosprings.com/

 

[masterofthebass]

After thinking about it, why not push the competition date up to the end of June? Tyson said the reason for August was because of camps and such, but as I remember, August is a big camp month, and June isn't, since people are still in school (I also would much prefer not first weekends in August). My suggestion would be to go back to 2007 and do it on June 25-27. Anyone have any ideas on that?

 

[Bryan]

After thinking about it, why not push the competition date up to the end of June? Tyson said the reason for August was because of camps and such, but as I remember, August is a big camp month, and June isn't, since people are still in school (I also would much prefer not first weekends in August). My suggestion would be to go back to 2007 and do it on June 25-27. Anyone have any ideas on that?

I believe the NY schools run until July. Why not mid-July?

 

[Tim Reynolds]

After thinking about it, why not push the competition date up to the end of June? Tyson said the reason for August was because of camps and such, but as I remember, August is a big camp month, and June isn't, since people are still in school (I also would much prefer not first weekends in August). My suggestion would be to go back to 2007 and do it on June 25-27. Anyone have any ideas on that?

I believe the NY schools run until July. Why not mid-July?

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/schedules/regents09-11.pdf

State tests run until June 23. From what I remember, I didn't have to go to school after I finished finals. So in theory, June 25-27 should work for New York high schoolers.
(as an example, http://pleasantvilleschools.com/calendar/district_hs_calendar//CAL2009-10.pdf?rn=4282436 is my high school. Hmm, graduation is on the 25th...)

But on the other hand, how many high school students from NY came to stanford? I can only think of Rowe. Unless we're having nationals in new york (or very nearby), I don't know that New York schools are the most important calendars to be basing this off of.

 

[masterofthebass]

I believe the NY schools run until July. Why not mid-July?

Like Tyson said to me, camps run during July, so that may not be the best for younger cubers. I forgot that schools run so darn late nowadays... but I think the very end of July does fit with a lot of people.

 

[Bryan]

But on the other hand, how many high school students from NY came to stanford?

What about Bob? Not a student, but he teaches. But I think it comes down to: No matter what is picked, people are going to complain. We can work around their schedule as much as we want, and we'll accommodate people who won't show up anyway. Worlds is held in October, and no one complains, even though that sucks for many people. Maybe we should just go with what the venue availability is.

 

[JBCM627]

Maybe we should just go with what the venue availability is.

Some venues will be available on quite a few dates, though... I guess we need to know what the venue is for sure first.

 

[Tyson]

Socorro, NM FTW!

 

[Mike Hughey]

Socorro, NM FTW!

Excellent - only a 6 1/2 hour drive from my sister-in-law's house!

Just make sure we don't get hit by any flying golf balls.

 

[Tyson]

Socorro, NM FTW!

Excellent - only a 6 1/2 hour drive from my sister-in-law's house!

Just make sure we don't get hit by any flying golf balls.

You should be pleased to know we are working on a family discount plan for registration this year.

 

[Mike Hughey]

Socorro, NM FTW!

Excellent - only a 6 1/2 hour drive from my sister-in-law's house!

Just make sure we don't get hit by any flying golf balls.

You should be pleased to know we are working on a family discount plan for registration this year.

How nice! That will help, although with these trips typically the entry fees are the absolute least of my worries.

 

[joey]

I will try my best to be there.

 

[JTW2007]

I'm in favor of earlier, because the last day of Nationals this year was my first day of school.

 

[Erik]

I will try my best to be there.

Likewise! I always want to come but it's expensive, this year I'm more determined to make it

 

[anderson26]

I will try my best to be there.

Likewise! I always want to come but it's expensive, this year I'm more determined to make it

Well looking forward to meeting you Erik!

 

[Slowpoke22]

Socorro, NM sounds great.

 

[Bob]

Last day in NYC schools for teachers & students is June 28.

 

[CL_Pepsi]

I think Seattle would be nice. Some people from Canada can possibly come there too. Also there are no competitions in Seattle even thought it's a beast city.

 

[AREScuber]

no we need one on the east coast prefferbly north east maybe like New York City or Newark somewhere in New York New Jersey Conneticut area. it is easiest place for everybody who wants to come

 

[Bryan]

I think Seattle would be nice. Some people from Canada can possibly come there too. Also there are no competitions in Seattle even thought it's a beast city.

People from Canada are able to go to all of the US. And cities are able to have non-US National competitions. If you want Seattle to be considered, put a little more efforts into it besides describing the city as a beast city.