With the first couple weekends of rolls behind us, the 100th year of buggy has officially begun! I am proud to serve as the BAA President in this auspicious time, and am already in awe at the work put in by students, alumni and staff to make Buggy100 happen. We\u2019ll be announcing new initiatives throughout the year, and already there are a couple to share<\/p>\n
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Family Weekend and Homecoming Programming<\/strong><\/p>\n For both weekends we\u2019ll have bagels, coffee, and hot chocolate available for alumni attending Rolls Practice, weather permitting. Additionally our very own Tom Wood has graciously agreed to present the History of Buggy once on each weekend for interested enthusiasts! In addition to having a buggy or two on hand, I\u2019ve heard that there will be some new material for returning attendees, in case you\u2019ve been before.<\/p>\n New Team Incubator<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019ve built a structured incubator for new buggy teams, combining physical resources (loanable buggies and wheels), mentorship from an appointed alum, and a small seed fund each ($500). In addition, several BAA officers and members are collaborating on an open source Buggy Build Book to guide new teams on the basics of composites and racing. Several new or returning teams have been accepted and we\u2019re hoping to see them at rolls very soon!<\/p>\n Raceday Event Expansion<\/strong><\/p>\n Of course, Buggy100 is going to be a big event! We\u2019ll be throwing a centennial celebration to mark the occasion, with additional Decades of Buggy reception events to reconnect with other buggy alumni Friday afternoon. We\u2019re expecting a big crowd so we\u2019re looking to spruce up amenities and attractions across the board. Lots more announcements in this area to come<\/p>\n