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Competition Basics

Competition Basics. Regionals. Starting the last week in February or the first week in March regional competitions are held all over the US as well as one each in Israel and Brazil. The competitions are usually held Thursday-Saturday at major universities. . Different Areas.

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Competition Basics

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  1. Competition Basics

  2. Regionals • Starting the last week in February or the first week in March regional competitions are held all over the US as well as one each in Israel and Brazil. • The competitions are usually held Thursday-Saturday at major universities.

  3. Different Areas During the competition, these universities are split into different areas. These areas are: • The Pit • The Field • The Stands

  4. Rounds of competition These competitions consist of 3 days of competition during which teams participate in 3 different rounds of competition, which are: • Practice • Seeding • Elimination

  5. Scouting • During the competition, teams are constantly trying to figure out each other’s strategies. • Teams watch each other in their matches to see how well they perform.

  6. Picking The Teams in the Top 8 usually pick other teams to be on their alliance for 3 different reasons: • Reputation • Secret Alliances • Best Robot

  7. Awards • During the Regional, several awards are given out by judges watching matches and teams. • The judges watch for creativity, sportsmanship, and gracious professionalism.

  8. The Championship • In Atlanta, Georgia, every year is the international competition known as the Championship. • Since there are so many teams, the championship is split into 4 divisions. • In order to get to Atlanta you have to qualify.

  9. This Year in Michigan • FIRST has decided to pilot a new competition program in Michigan only this year. • This new competition program has many differences from the regular regionals.

  10. Any Questions?

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