New VEX Canadian Team

[Ravi_B]

I've recently revived the Robotics program at my high school (Turner Fenton, Brampton ON) We were largely involved in Canada FIRST but when it went under the Robotics program went with it.

I need to know about when the Canadian (or in general) regional events will be held. I know the schedule is still being worked out but from your experience when can I expect to be competing. I also have a question about the minium 10 team member cap. I want to get as many people involved in this as possible. Is the 10 person maxium only for those attending the event or those only on the build/design team? How does this member limit break down?

The reason I ask is because since there has been no Robotics or similar program at my school for about 3 years the students have little experience with this kind of technology and what not. That being said I wanted to take some time and get them familiarized with robotics in general, drive trains, pneumatics, electronics, applications and rapid prototyping.

I've decided to start up with VEX for obvious reasons, we have no official mentor. I guess I'm the closest thing to it with 5 years of combat robotics experience I'll be leading the team this season.
Any helpful comments are appreciated.

Thank You

-Ravi