Rookie Competitions - we need help

[Ken Loyd]

[quote]Originally posted by Bob Steele
helpful hints regarding how a Rookie team can distinguish itself both to the judges and to the other teams.

Bob,

I would like to offer the following ideas and I hope they are helpful.

1. Watch the teams with low team numbers. They are veteran teams and have solved most of the rookie problems.

2. Be able to comunicate what your robot can and cannot do. You will have two minutes to plan before your competition with your alliance partner. Don't be afraid to tell your partner what your robot cannot do.

3. Follow the agreed upon plan or die trying. During the match plans change. Be sure the coaches communicate with each other.

4. Do not be afraid to ask for help. FIRST is all about helping each other. If you need a part, ask for it. Someone will no doubt have it.

5. Be gracious in winning as well as losing.

6. Visit the other robots in the pits. Every regional will be a learning experience. If you do not understand something, do not be afraid to ask. We all love to brag about our robots.

7. Check the weight of your robot before you ship it. Losing weight is the same as going on a diet....IT AIN'T EASY!

8. Most of all kick back...keep your eyes wide open...soak in what will probably be one of the greatest experiences in your life.

Ken Loyd
Team 64