Montana Kids Compete in a Robotics Competition at MSU This Weekend
Have you seen that BattleBots TV show where teams make little robots to destroy each other in an arena competition? Well this is not unlike that. Teams of school-aged kids will get to compete this Friday and Saturday in a robotics competition from FirstInspires.org, and LEGO.
The FIRST Tech Challenge for kids grades 9-12 is on Friday, and the FIRST LEGO League Jr. competition for kids 4-8 grades is Saturday, both at Shroyer Gym. You can go watch for free.
Here's the schedule of events:
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Tournament Information
Thursday, January 26, 2017–recommended for all teams
6:00–9:00p Robot software/hardware Inspection–Shroyer Gym
Friday, January 27, 2017
7:00–7:45a Registration–North Lobby, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
7:00a–6:00p Pits open–Shroyer Gym
7:30–9:30a Robot software/hardware Inspection–Shroyer Gym
7:45–9:00a Judging Team Locker Rooms and Practice Rounds
9:10–9:35a Drivers & Coaches meeting–MANDATORY–Bleachers Shroyer Gym
9:40–10:05a Opening Ceremony–Shroyer Gym
10:05a–4:05p Qualification Rounds–Shroyer Gym
4:15–4:45p Alliance Selection–Shroyer Gym
4:45–6:15p Championship Matches–Shroyer Gym
6:30–6:45p Final Awards & Closing Ceremony–Shroyer Gym
FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) Tournament Information
Saturday, January 28, 2017
7:30–8:30a Registration–North Lobby Brick Breeden Field house
7:30–5:00p Pits open–North Gym
8:00–8:20a Coaches meeting–MANDATORY–Bleachers Shroyer Gym
8:00–8:30a Judges and Judge Queuer Meeting–Shroyer Gym
8:30–9:00a FLL JR Registration
8:30a–12:15p Judging (Students only)–Shroyer Gym
10:00–11:30a FIRST LEGO League Jr. Showcase–in hall behind S bleachers
10:00–10:20a Referees Meeting–Shroyer Gym
10:20–11:30a Practice Rounds–Shroyer Gym
12:30–12:45p Opening Ceremony. Jr FLL certificates–Shroyer Gym
12:50–5:15p Competition Rounds–Shroyer Gym
5:15–6:00p Closing Ceremony and Awards–Shroyer Gym
More info
http://www.montana.edu/first (click on the menu on the left)
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/education/msu-to-host-robotics-competitions-for-montana-youth/article_4777b7e6-f6cb-5a0e-93bf-9437335e1dd4.html#utm_source=bozemandailychronicle.com&utm_campaign=morning-headlines&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline