VEX The Next Level

[Andy Grady]

I think that at many points in a young mentor's career in FIRST, he or she wishes they had just one more shot at getting behind the sticks and going for glory. Its an ache that lives inside of us...reliving those incredible moments behind the lexan, it plays in our heads over and over.

Speaking to those mentors...those who have moved on from the ranks of high school student...and even those mentors who may never have been a student, and yes, even those who are still students...

What if you had another shot?

What if there was a way to experience all the excitment of competition just like you used to, or always wanted to?

Until now, doing such a thing was not cost feasable...however with the invent of VEX, FIRST may have opened a door for us.

Here is the scenario...

A group of ::ahem:: NERDS might get together one day and create a game with the Vex design system in mind. The game might be a FIRST style type game. Who can play? Anyone who owns a Vex kit. Competitions could be run by anyone who has a field and a place to do so...anywhere in the country. Maybe even hold a National Competition type dealie at some point.

My question to you is...is this something you would do?

There is nothing concrete at all at the moment, but ideas have been flowing through the old squash lately (not to mention many diabolical game designs for such a competition if it were to happen). I just was wondering how people felt about the idea.

Have a great holiday,
Andy Grady