10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ireland

[teamstorm]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

Pete, am doing my best to pull this together.

I'll see where I get to at the end of the week, but I seriously doubt with an arbitary 1 week deadline imposed to turn something around we'll be able to get the buy in of the organisations we would need to make this work even though they are interested; which would be a shame.

At least it sounds like things will be sorted out for teams going well in advance this year though, I know in previous years things were all a little last min.

[mechatrons]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

Great. Let me know how you get on.

[terry]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

Ed, I could take 5 heavies and 2 people inc me, in my van would just need rooms and 1 ferry crossing paid for all them.
Would that help ? Don't think the weight would get any more in the van, obviously I will not be going otherwise as Pete would not pay for me in my van with 1 robot I have not filled put any forms yet either.

[teamstorm]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

All, I've done my best, but with the time constraint imposed of just 5 working days to pull something together it's not going to be possible, the organisations that we would have to work with - despite showing considerable interest, simply don't move that fast - which was to be expected.

I can only assume that it's already been decided who is attending as we have had some emails from excited fans looking forward to seeing us there which I traced back to the Press Release linked below, we're certainly looking forward to attending, and hope that even without the opportunity to use the funding more efficiently there will be plenty of other 'first time' robots there this year.

http://www.btyoungscientist.com/visit-t ... otwars.pdf

Pete, having seen the press release; it might be worth mentioning that giving undue-promenance to the name 'Robot Wars' and suggesting that the event is being run by anyone 'in association with Robot Wars' is a dangerous route to go. Passing off, or using the name in bad faith risks incurring the wrath of Profile Racords. I've sent you a link to a summary of that judgement just FYI for you to pass on to your stakeholders.

Anyway, I'll happily look into it for next year as I've made the connections needed to pull this together now

[mechatrons]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

No decisions have been yet. We can postpone the booking to next Thursday if that will help you but after that the costs go up and we cant take the risk on losing teams.

You are free to write up an entry for this year's press release. Winning entry gets a goodie bag.

[teamstorm]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

Pete, I've already thanked the ferry companies for their assistance and gracefully retracted from talking to them, as well as hotels - given the extreme pressure I put them under, it would not be professional for me to now go back to them and say thanks for moving heaven and earth, I know I said we had 5 days and you had to escalate this within your company in good faith, but now we have more..... - that's not a credible way of operating.

With my extensive experience of managing sponsorhsip relationships I know it will just them off and risk the chance of us being seen as credible for next year. It's a shame that it turns out now there was more time as I'm sure you looked to give us as much time as possible to make arrangements and the last post was fairly clear in terms of timescales.

If no deciscions have been made yet as to whom is attending, why does the advertising carry the details of the teams attending, including TV favourites such as .. Robot Wars World Champions: Storm 2 and the reigning Irish Champion, Iron Awe 5 ? on the website supporting this year's event.

http://www.btyoungscientist.com/visit-the-exhibition/ (click link to Robot Wars towards bottom)

Given we've not attended in previous years (so this can't be last years information), I'm assuming this can only be about this years event which we've applied for ?

[mechatrons]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

Its a pity you retracted because we still have to use ferry and hotels in all cases. It would have been easier to modify the logistics than cancel everything. I hope that it has not jeopardised our discussions.

That press release is from last January. Storm 2 was supposed to attend but didn't make it.

[teamstorm]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

POST DELETED as I realised I can't be bothered any more

[mechatrons]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

Sorry Ed. in my last post I was in a hurry and I forgot to say thanks for all the hard work you did trying to make it happen for the good of the community! Like I said, its a pity that time is too short for this year, maybe we can get it sorted for next year though.

Selections are currently being made and notifications are on the way shortly.

I did notice that Terry has offered some space. Perhaps we could set up some kind of pool here. Post if you have space to share, post if you have some robots but need transport or willing to pool to make a bigger team of robots.

I think you should fill out the forms and we can help put people in touch with each other.

Also, we do have budget for hotels and food even if you have to split the cost the ferry.

Let's make the best of what we have and have a great time in Dublin.

[terry]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

My last post was wrong, I can take 2 people + me aswell. And 5 heavies including toxic2. They would have to meet me onroute to ferry or my house in Norfolk, or I could take robots if dropped off before event aswell.

[teamstorm]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

That sounds like a reasonable approach, for example we don't live far from Terry, getting Storm II to him would be easy. Having said that though, I'm with Alan anyway to be a second pair of hands, so could take Storm II with him - either way, we'll get it there this year if it kills us )

Perhaps that's the best approach going forward, get all the entries in and then we can work out the most efficient logistics.

[mechatrons]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

I am told that everyone who applied for funding has been informed of their positions. We have two tiers for funding this year. Tier 1 is the same as always. Tier 2 is the same as tier 1 but without the ferry ticket. If anybody on tier 1 has some space to fit some tier 2 stuff in, then tier 2 could leave their vehicle at the ferry port and travel. We would be able to pay the extra passengers. Please let us know if you have some room for robots or people!

Thanks,
Pete

[mechatrons]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

Everybody has confirmed and all are now booked in. I'm sorry we cant fund more. Anybody who can find their own funding is welcome to come over and play. If you are coming, let us know in plenty of time so we can arrange space for you.

Info packs will be sent out next week.

Best of luck to all travelling!

[terry]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

so how much is it for me to go over the ferry in a van, and what is the hotel costs ?

[beast]

Re: 10th to 12th of January 2013 -Mechatrons RoD Dublin, Ire

Terry see you PM