2011 West Michigan District

[flippy147852]

10 days until the WM district starts!

Who's ready/excited?

[JABot67]

67 can't wait to up the competition at West Michigan after a quarterfinal finish plagued with robot issues at Kettering!

A quick look at 67's FIRST page reveals that despite going to the West Michigan Regional for seven years, from 2001 to 2007, the HOT Team has never won it. This is despite winning numerous regional banners and a world championship in that time span. Now, with the new district system, 67 returns to West Michigan, historically its toughest venue.

Then again, I won't be there. This whole "being an alumnus" thing is a sad development.

[Tyler Hicks]

I'm very excited! I would agree, West Michigan is one of the most competitive districts, but that's what makes it fun

I can bet there are going to be very skillful alliances formed this year...

[MagiChau]

Cannot wait to test BOB against everyone after having the two weeks after Traverse City to improve. Lets have some exciting matches and a great time.

[GODUX123]

Wish i could go, but i gotta work. i'll be at wmri, hopefully

[Karibou]

1189 is looking forward to our first appearance at West MI! We haven't competed recently with many of the teams there, so it will really be different for us (ESPECIALLY since our robot drives consistently this year ).

[216Robochick288]

The RoboDawgs [216, 244, and 288] cannot wait to go
Good luck to all going, see you in less than 2 weeks.

Don't forget your GP and safety glasses

[Refresh]

Can't wait either. This is going to be a great competition with some great matches. Can't wait to see everyone on the field!

[kgzak]

Can't wait to see you all there! This will be our first regional this year so we'll have to see what our robot can do!

[Tyler Hicks]

yeah, for sure! I sure hope they actually have some practice matches going this week, last week they were so far behind that nobody got to practice..

[Karibou]

Originally Posted by Tyler Hicks

yeah, for sure! I sure hope they actually have some practice matches going this week, last week they were so far behind that nobody got to practice..

I don't know what caused the delay for the week 1 events, but Waterford went very smoothly until the end of the day on Friday. Several practices were run on Thursday night, and I'd estimate that we were on time +/- 15 minutes for the rest of the event. Hopefully the rest of the events will go just as well.

[libinator]

This is team 3546 first regional ever!!! BRING IT ON!!!

[Tyler Hicks]

Originally Posted by libinator

This is team 3546 first regional ever!!! BRING IT ON!!!

Awesome! you'll have a great time, there is nothing like your first event

[flippy147852]

Originally Posted by libinator

This is team 3546 first regional ever!!! BRING IT ON!!!

First competition, huh? Words of advice: bring comfortable shoes. You're really gonna need them .

[Jim Schaddelee]

WEST MICHIGAN DISTRICT FOOD DRIVE

Team 74 Holland Chaos, and Team 107 Holland Christian R.O.B.O.T.I.C.S. will be holding a can food/non perishable food drive at the West Michigan District. We would love to have your team participate with us as we give back to our local community food banks. We are asking each team member from each team to bring an item or two with them to be donated.

We will be collecting the food on Friday morning, prior to opening ceremonies. We will be on the end of the arena where the practice field will be (opposite the pits).

We appreciate your support in advance!
Team 74 and Team 107