After a recent quick trip to the first meeting at my school, my mind had a moment of clarity, and I came up with something

. Everyone, look at the Vex game. We may find that some of the hints can apply to that game. Banked ends (the slick surface), balls in goals (elements from old games), and 2 team alliances (maybe the relay thing everyones talking about). This could very well be the game. Or it could not be the game. I'm not sure.