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Originally Posted by Akash Rastogi
@Brian Lucas - did you receive and email regarding the change to judging for Rookie All Star? (assuming you are one of the contacts for 4342)
Our team was extremely disappointed in the change presented to us.
I feel that this is extremely unfair to the students who, at district events, put in countless hours preparing materials for the judges to take into consideration only to have none of the same materials taken into consideration at the MAR Championship. It creates, in my opinion, a different judging criteria than it did for our district event. What do other people feel about this?
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Dan (4342 leader) hasn't forwarded it yet, so it is news to me.
In my opinion, the no pit interviews is an attempt to even the playing field for the EI & RAS teams that did not qualify for MAR Championship. Only 3 of MAR 10 rookies qualified for Championship, 4342, 3926 and 3974 (Double Rookie Inspiration winner). I always thought the robot was a part of the judging for the RAS at most events but I guess not.
The prepared material restriction is a little bit confusing to me, especially for EI. Are the students expected to give a speech or just answer questions? If it is a speech, it is customary to prepare for it. Also, all rookies are encouraged to create a Chairman's style essay.
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Originally Posted by FRC Admin Manual
Because the Chairman’s Award recognizes sustained excellence and impact, not just a one (1) year team effort, it is not possible for a first year (rookie) team to receive this honor. FIRST does, however, invite and encourage rookies to develop a Chairman’s Award submission which may be evaluated by the judges determining the winner of the Rookie All-Star Award. This submission will document where the team started its FIRST journey and will also provide background for documenting the results of the team’s efforts – it will be a great way to start the team’s efforts to earn the Chairman’s Award in the future.
Rookie Teams: If you prepare a Regional Chairman’s Award submission, you must print a copy to give the Judges when they visit you at your Pit Station. Judges will not be viewing them online.
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I was never directly involved in the
MOE's Chairman's Award Judging process, but I tried to give 4342 the best second hand advice I could. I guess writing their story will just have to be a good experience, rather than a handout.
Anyone from FiM care to share their judging process for EI and RAS?