The Rock River Valley US FIRST Robotics Teams are excited to host an our first off-season competition. The competition will be based on US First’s 2013 game, Ultimate Ascent.
The competition date is August 3, 2013. Prep date and team social are August 2, 2013.
Location is Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL
At left is the video shown at the March 21, 2013 press conference to announce the event.
Local news organizations are promoting this event. You can read their articles and see video on the media page.
WHO WE ARE:
R2OC is a partnership of Rock River Valley US First Robotics Teams. Our goal is to provide an off season event where First Robotics teams can participate in a competition, show off their 'bots to the community, and meet others who share their robotics enthusiasm.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION:
Attending teams are asked to bring a children’s book (or books) to the competition. In cooperation with the local Reach Out and Read Chapter, the books will be donated to Crusader Clinic.
Reach Out and Read is is an evidence-based nonprofit organization of medical providers who promote early literacy and school readiness in pediatric exam rooms nationwide by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud. Crusader Clinic is a community based, non-profit community health center that serves the Rock River Valley area.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
The Rock River Off Season Competition has opportunities for interested volunteers. These range from check-in to scorekeepers to announcers. Please contact us if you can help.
Visit r2oc.org to register today!!! 