2002 California Robot Games

[Ken Leung]

Western Region Robotics Forum proudly announces the 2002 California Robot Games!!!

Happening very soon in less than 3 weeks, the Cal Game is a post season competition for US FIRST teams from the Bay Area and California to get together, bring their robot back from last season or bring a new one they built during the summer, and compete in the Zone Zeal Tournament, as well as 4 skills events relating to the 2002 competition.

Completely run by team volunteers from WRRF, this a very fun family-oriented event. A great opportunity to introduce new team members, and new mentors to the fun and excitement of this competition.

Date: Saturday, September 28th, 2002

Time: 7:00am ~ 4:30pm

Location: Pioneer High School Main Gym, @ 1290 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA 95118.

Events: 2002 FIRST Robotics Zone Zeal, + 4 side event: Driver Obstacle Course, Robot Truck Pull, Human Player Shootout, and Robot Scoring Competition.

Cost: 300 per robot, FREE for spectators


For those of you who haven't registered, now is your chance. Go to the WRRF website @ http://www.wrrf.org/games/Register and enter your team's information.

The max. of teams to enter the competition is 24, and 17 of those spots are filled with teams from all over the Bay Area. Team 114, 115, 192, 254, 258, 376, 480, 481, 581, 668, 814, 840, 846, 852, 971, and AI Robotics Club from Milpitas High School who just started a team this year and worked really hard building a new robot during summer.

If you live in the Area, or happen to pass by Bay Area the weekend of 28th, you are welcome to come to the Cal Game and watch the competition, and meet the teams and major FIRST participates from around here. We promise this will be the best Cal Game since it started at 2000!

For additional information or question e-mail calgames@wrrf.org