Amazing Rookies

[rachakate]

I wish everyone could have a feeling like I had today.

I've been working with the Finger Lakes Regional New team development committee for 1.5 years leading up to this weekend.

We had 7 rookies from the area attend the regional.
1507 - Regional Finalist
1511 - Rookie All Star
1518
1551 - Judges award
1559 - Highest Rookie Seed and another award... I'll get back to you
1567 - Judges award
1591

1518, 1591 - I can tell you'll be right in the hunt next year.

I am SOOOO proud of all the amazing rookies we had at the Finger Lakes Regional. They ALL stepped up and not only competed with amazing robots, but also fit right in with the t-shirts, mascots, pins and banners.

All year these rookie teams have supported each other, through emails and seminars. I had hoped they were adequately prepared. I had no idea I'd be so blown away.

I hope at some point to be able to share all their amazing stories.

[Kyle]

I think it was team 1648 at Peachtree they looked great, as did every rookie team, i was really impressed with this years rookies

[Petey]

From BAE:

1517, our alliance partners in the finals. Holy cow, you guys were awesome: spirited, competitive, and graciously professional at every turn. I am saddened to be graduating this year for no small reason because I may not be able to attend next year and, if I am, I will miss seeing you guys do well again. You are an example for all rookie teams. Have a blast at nationals!

--Petey

[probizzle]

Originally Posted by rachakate

1559 - Highest Rookie Seed and another award... I'll get back to you

The second award they got was the GM Industrial Design award for building a simple and efficient robot that worked very well.
They, as well as the other teams you have mentioned, were extremely good at Rochester. They have a lot to be proud of.

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You also forgot 1547 (Where's Waldo) from Canada, who had a good robot, and was awesome with cheers and spirit all throughout the competition. They got the rookie spirit award.

[JoeA]

HEY OH 1559 member here! that regional was a lot of fun the other thing we won was like most consistant robot or somthing. i hope to see u all next year at the comp

[Koko Ed]

Originally Posted by JoeA

HEY OH 1559 member here! that regional was a lot of fun the other thing we won was like most consistant robot or somthing. i hope to see u all next year at the comp

Now you guys are no longer rookies.
Spread the word to other Ontario county teams and get them interested. We're counting on you guys.

[Tom Bishop]

Kudos to Team 1648 Grady HS, Rookie All-Stars at the Peachtree Regional. They had an amazing bot that could reliably stack 3 tetras at one time on the lower goals and stack 1 tetra on the endzone goal in autonomous mode, scoring 4 points in the process. Team 852 wishes to thank them and the Aiken Magic for being our alliance partners. Well done guys!!!

[the_undefined]

Originally Posted by Tom Bishop

Kudos to Team 1648 Grady HS, Rookie All-Stars at the Peachtree Regional. They had an amazing bot that could reliably stack 3 tetras at one time on the lower goals and stack 1 tetra on the endzone goal in autonomous mode, scoring 4 points in the process. Team 852 wishes to thank them and the Aiken Magic for being our alliance partners. Well done guys!!!

We from 1648 also want to thank Team 852 for choosing us as an alliance partner and their incredible defense play. And of course we also want to thank the guys from 1102 M'Aiken Magic for supporting us with their great robot and support that brought our alliance to rank 2nd : ). Good Job! : )

[spadercool]

1611 had Highest Rookie amazing too

[team1611]

Originally Posted by spadercool

1611 had Highest Rookie amazing too

thanks 1180... and everyone else that helped. it was definately fun. cant wait to do it again next year. we were all excited to finish 4th overall and make it to the semifinals. congratulations to teams 801, 281, 1261, and a fellow rookie team, TEAM 1648!!! good luck at nationals. hopefully i'll be there to watch and cheer you on.

[T. Maty]

Thank you Ryan, and Thank You to all the other Teams at Peachtree. You guys are great. Good Luck 1648.

[mhayon]

I heard those "great things" too.





Team 1676 just hopes to make a good showing.

[Kit Gerhart]

Speaking of amazing rookies, Team 1592 was part of our winning alliance at the Florida regional. They had an excellent drive system using the kit gear box and six wheels, and they had an arm/gripper that worked very well. We picked 1592 over a bunch of veteran teams, and they didn't disappoint us.

[Koko Ed]

Looks like team 1625 dominated St. Louis. Undefeated #1 seed. Regional champions. Highest rookie seed (obviously) and rookie all star.

[tiffany34990]

Originally Posted by Kit Gerhart

Speaking of amazing rookies, Team 1592 was part of our winning alliance at the Florida regional. They had an excellent drive system using the kit gear box and six wheels, and they had an arm/gripper that worked very well. We picked 1592 over a bunch of veteran teams, and they didn't disappoint us.

they were a great team...no disappointment at all that i saw...great job to them!!!