Phantom Events heeft net laten weten dat de FRA WC niet doorgaat omdat er te weinig tickets werden verkocht. Inschrijvingsgeld wordt teruggestort.
En wij zitten daar leuk met onze ferrykosten nèh ?
FRA worldchampionships afgeblazen !
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It is with deep regret that Phantom Events must announce the cancellation of the FRA World Championship event.
Despite a marketing campaign running into tens of thousands of pounds which has been the most prolific for any event (Robot Wars or otherwise), ticket sales for the event have fallen short of what is required to finance the event. Advice from all around was that ticket sales would pick up towards the event, however in reality they have fallen away. We left it until the last moment possible to take this action in the hope that tickets would pick up so that we didn’t make a premature decision, however it is clear that they have not and will not. We took steps to try to reduce costs for the event, however it simply isn’t possible to reconcile the difference with ticket sales and cost.
Events like this can only be funded by the general public putting their hand in their pocket and wanting to see the show. Despite a marketing campaign that peaked at 100 adverts per week on ‘Musicradio’, a newspaper campaign that hit over 1,000,000 people and promotion of the event at every live event that has taken place since February this year involving over 20,000 flyers - the public have simply chosen not to part with their money to see robots fight – or no longer wish to travel to see a single large event.
No-one wanted to see the event happen more than us, we were prepared to take a substantial loss on the event in order to put it on, however the losses that would now be incurred are simply too great even for us.
If there is anything that the roboteering community should take from this it is that in order for the ‘sport’ to survive, the community needs to re-invent itself. Events on this scale simply aren’t possible going forward, and rather than try to point fingers or assign blame, the community needs to pick itself up and find a way forward.
Roboteer registrations will be refunded back to teams over the next 30 days to team captains.
All teams will shortly receive a letter confirming this to them directly as well.
We tried everything, but in the end the public voted with their feet.
Phantom Events.
Despite a marketing campaign running into tens of thousands of pounds which has been the most prolific for any event (Robot Wars or otherwise), ticket sales for the event have fallen short of what is required to finance the event. Advice from all around was that ticket sales would pick up towards the event, however in reality they have fallen away. We left it until the last moment possible to take this action in the hope that tickets would pick up so that we didn’t make a premature decision, however it is clear that they have not and will not. We took steps to try to reduce costs for the event, however it simply isn’t possible to reconcile the difference with ticket sales and cost.
Events like this can only be funded by the general public putting their hand in their pocket and wanting to see the show. Despite a marketing campaign that peaked at 100 adverts per week on ‘Musicradio’, a newspaper campaign that hit over 1,000,000 people and promotion of the event at every live event that has taken place since February this year involving over 20,000 flyers - the public have simply chosen not to part with their money to see robots fight – or no longer wish to travel to see a single large event.
No-one wanted to see the event happen more than us, we were prepared to take a substantial loss on the event in order to put it on, however the losses that would now be incurred are simply too great even for us.
If there is anything that the roboteering community should take from this it is that in order for the ‘sport’ to survive, the community needs to re-invent itself. Events on this scale simply aren’t possible going forward, and rather than try to point fingers or assign blame, the community needs to pick itself up and find a way forward.
Roboteer registrations will be refunded back to teams over the next 30 days to team captains.
All teams will shortly receive a letter confirming this to them directly as well.
We tried everything, but in the end the public voted with their feet.
Phantom Events.
We kunnen wel proberen iets te regelen -aangezien we onze reisplannen toch al vast hebben staan èn betaald hebben- om in Engeland een impromptu eventje op te zetten in plaats van het gecancellde wereldkampioenschap. We werken eraan.
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kunnen we daar niet een week camperen en poep.. hebben we nog wat aan de boot reis 
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Greasy claw Ruud
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Zenith
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Van het FRA forum.
Misch; de FRA is hiervoor niet als schuldige aan te wijzen aangezien zij het niet organiseerden. Phantom Events (hoe pijnlijk de naam ook moge wezen) is de organiserende partij en FRA assisteerde.New Event Notice
Due to the generosity of John Findlay and Ed Hoppitt we can announce that the Roaming Robots arena will be at Billing Aquadrome, Northamptonshire for those of you that want to use your machines next week.
Place - Billing Aquadrome, Northampton, Northamptonshire. www.aquadrome.co.uk - campsite with full facilities plus water sports, bar, go-karts a Fun Fair, amusements, entertainment and places to eat - also close to Northampton for those who want to head into town for their fun !
A special field will be allocated to us, we're there to enjoy the week and entertain some of the visitors to Billing as well !
Details.
* 30 robots per day can be accomodated for.
* Preference will be given to our European cousins who have already bought their ferry tickets.
* Camping is availiable from Monday Am 23/8 until Friday Am 27th.
* Arena time will be Tuesday to Thursday. Again preference will be given to teams that attend the arena build party on Monday and the arena take down party on Friday Am.
* As usual no spinning discs can be used on heavy weights.
To reserve your Place please use the new thread in live events.
We will use the forum to communicate with you.
Please do not chatter in the thread where you wish to reserve your place, create anothe sub thread, it will keep things clear
Reserveren kan hier.
Fighting Robots Assosiation is geen event organiser. Maar een overkoepelend orgaan .
Ze hebben wel het XFM event hun volle steun gegeven.
Maar ik zou zeggen, schiet niet op de mensen die het geprobeerd hebben.
De verliezen beginnen voor de organisators bij £50 000.
Eneuh, wij zitten daar op dat kampeerterrein van Billing Aquadrome, koel bier te drinken.
Ze hebben wel het XFM event hun volle steun gegeven.
Maar ik zou zeggen, schiet niet op de mensen die het geprobeerd hebben.
De verliezen beginnen voor de organisators bij £50 000.
Eneuh, wij zitten daar op dat kampeerterrein van Billing Aquadrome, koel bier te drinken.
Beter nu creperen, dan in de wars repareren.
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Greasy claw Ruud
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wij gaan ook !
eerlijk gezegd ziet het er daar qua accomodatie erg leuk uit .....
alleen spijtig dat er nu geen disks mogen gebruikt worden.
En Remco, hij is hééééél erg goed, misschien zou je je talenten ook eens kunnen gebruiken in meer positieve zin, zoals met DRG t-shirts of iets dergelijks
. Maar blijf vooral zulke leuke dingen maken ook al is het niet echt terecht, ik had ook zo een heel veel beetje hetzelfde gevoel en praktisch gezien is het gewoon handiger en sneller om er ff "FRA" te zetten dan "phantom events" hé 
Maar gaan jullie nou ook mee of niet ?
Misschien is het een idee om er een soort onofficieel ( zonder disks is het niet echt ) kampioenschap tussen DRG'ers van te maken?
eerlijk gezegd ziet het er daar qua accomodatie erg leuk uit .....
alleen spijtig dat er nu geen disks mogen gebruikt worden.
En Remco, hij is hééééél erg goed, misschien zou je je talenten ook eens kunnen gebruiken in meer positieve zin, zoals met DRG t-shirts of iets dergelijks
. Maar blijf vooral zulke leuke dingen maken ook al is het niet echt terecht, ik had ook zo een heel veel beetje hetzelfde gevoel en praktisch gezien is het gewoon handiger en sneller om er ff "FRA" te zetten dan "phantom events" hé Maar gaan jullie nou ook mee of niet ?
Misschien is het een idee om er een soort onofficieel ( zonder disks is het niet echt ) kampioenschap tussen DRG'ers van te maken?
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leo-rcc
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officieel of officeus. ik wil disks.
ik wil full-on battle. niet dat suffe duw en trek werk wat we het hele jaar al hebben. No offince, maar ik leef al het halve jaar naar de WK toe en dit helpt niet.
ik wil full-on battle. niet dat suffe duw en trek werk wat we het hele jaar al hebben. No offince, maar ik leef al het halve jaar naar de WK toe en dit helpt niet.
Mvg,
Leo van Miert
Team RCC website.
Gentlemen, no fighting please. This is, after all, a council of war.
Leo van Miert
Team RCC website.
Gentlemen, no fighting please. This is, after all, a council of war.