Other awards

[ronnie_82]

I would like to know what it take to get rookie of the year award. I'm w/team 1158 and we are a bunch of rookies confused.

[Clark Gilbert]

Believe it or not, i'm pretty sure the rookie team with the best robot doesnt always win the rookie of the year award. As a first year team get a robot running so you can play the game, and show the judges you are out there. Show a since of organization, help other people if you have time, cheer as a team, be loud (u could get 2 awards), cheer for other teams, try to keep a somewhat organized pit, and if a judge stops by take time to talk to them (it can only help).

[HolyMasamune]

If you have the best robot and get the highest ranking, you'll get the highest rookie seed award though

[greenz_gurl15]

My team won the award last year at the SoCal Regional. I think us winning that award had to do with the fact that we were the first FIRST team in San Diego and that our team was very communicative to the judges showing them our enthusiasm, team work, efforts, and everything else.

I think to win the award, you do just have to be out there and show the judges how your team is different from all the other rookie teams. You should show them how your team works together, your team's partnership efforts, your enthusiasm, and gracious professionalism.

Good luck!