What Is Something Awesome That Happened To You And/Or Your Team This Season?

[Nigel]

climbing kilroy

the whole experience was awesome though, and I know my team will come back for a second year next year and hopefully we'll do at least as well

[BradMello]

Something that I will always remember is Dean Kamen and the President of BAE Systems checking out our robot right after we hung during a match on Saturday of the BAE Regional.

Originally Posted by JamesCH95

That always feels good doesn't it? You guys played a spectacular defense, I loved watching your team in the final matches.

My story is hearing another FIRST alum (from team 78?) mention my teams 2001 robot, from my freshman year as her favorite robot ever. It was one of my favorite robots too, he could scoop up 20 soccer balls in 3 or 4 seconds.

this has to be one of the most ironic things I've ever read

[JamesCH95]

Originally Posted by BradMello

this has to be one of the most ironic things I've ever read

I strive for maximum irony. Though now that I am reminded what your robot looks like I am pretty sure she was NOT from 78.

[fireyoshi]

Well FRC was a very fun experience made of epic win for everyone involved in team 3411.
- We won Rookie All-Star and obtained Highest Rookie Seed in the Bayou Regional.
- We were told by the MC, judges, and other teams that we don't act like a rookie team (this probably makes me the happiest)
- Had some of the awesomest alliance-mates in team 57 (good luck in Lone Star!) and 3039 (one of the best defensive robots I've seen)
- Getting one of the most strenuous workouts ever
- Knowing that as a senior, the team will be left in good hands for next year and other years to come.

[Mr. Pockets]

One of my favorite moments of the season was our sixth or seventh match at the Traverse City district. This was our first year attempting to use a swerve drive, and it was having some serious issues. The first several matches we ended up being more or less a doorstoo. So anywho, we all hurry back up to the stands praying that our bot will finally work this time and, lo and behold, tele-op starts and our bot rockets forward. We promptly become stuck on two balls earning us a penalty and a loss for our alliance. We didn't care though, to see our bot actually moving around meant way more than a match result. It was priceless =)

[delsaner]

Originally Posted by Nigel

climbing kilroy

My jaw-dropped when I saw that happen. You could hear the excitement within the crowd. =]

[Wildcat]

lotta memorable things for me...both good and bad...since i like the good better than the bad ill share those:
-my first year as the scouting coordinator for my team (most stressful job ever)
-made back-up driver (only non senior on my team's drive team )
-got to drive twice so far this year (i still need some practice)
-got to go on field for my team for alliance selection (note to self: use bathroom before going on field, always)
-my team made the semi-finals during a week 2 event (for the second year in a row AND second time in TEAM HISTORY we've made the semi's )
-i proved myself that i CAN survive a competition without mtn dew

[Phoenix Spud]

The coolest moment for me was walking out of the GSR stadium with all the awards we won. (4-5 depending on how you count) The awards weren't the cool part though. The cool part was knowing that the lives of my team mates would never be the same. One of them now hopes to become an engineer--before he wanted to be a docotor--and another has changed the coureses she is taking at school to include science.

More rode on our team then just that robotics comeptition at this year's GSR. The fate of Australia was resting on our shoulders to a certain extent. We will now attend the Championship not only representing Australia, but also my home region, New England. There is a certain sense of irony there, but it is good irony.

Our team met and exceeded all our goals. At the begging of the season we said our main goal was to have a driving robot that did SOMTHING by the competition. We had many hurdles to overcome being the firrst FIRST team in Australia, but with each challange we rose to meet it, and in the process became a family. I have never seen a FIRST team come together as much as we did. We really miss each other, and e-mail or Facebook every night!!!

On the plane ride home, we would all gather at the back of the plane and talk about how great GSR was. Luckily, the plane wasn't that full, so we didn't bother anyone. I think most of the time was spent talking about fundraising to get back to the USA for Atlanta. We can't wait to see you there!!!

[McVey]

So there I was at the Washington DC regional, a penalty was called on my team for having the kicker outside of our frame for more than 2 seconds. Our kicker cannot physically exit the robot frame perimeter so I walked up to the question box and waited on the head referee. I glance over to my right, and who just so happens to be sitting there? Dean Kamen, John Abele, and Harry Reed. I had a wonderful conversation with the three of them until Dean had to leave. Amazing people all three of them, they then signed my safety goggles.

Not to mention I got the penalty removed!

Originally Posted by huberje

Definitely something awesome that happened was when we won our 3 vs 1 match (Especially since it was our first match in the competition).

Your team impressed me from the start - watching your autonomous score from the far goal on practice Thursday just blew my mind.