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Current Season
Our season runs from approximately September thru May.
Here is an overview of what happens ---
June or September - the challenge is released, teams are formed, and activity begins
September- April - Working on the different aspects of the challenge
December-April - regional, state and invitational competitions
April-May - National/International competitions
For current list of competitions which we will be at, select "Regional Competition" on the left or click here.
Check back after Sept 15 for updated seasonal information for both Tetrix and Vex.
There are two different types of competitions that we will participate in for 2011-2012
US FIRST - Unites States Organization for the FTC program
Bowled Over! - racquetballs, crates, and bowling balls all over the playing field
IFI/Vex - Innovation First / Vexlabs
Gateway - balls, cylinders, goals, and gates keep the teams moving
Resources for the Competitions
Description |
FTC / Tetrix |
Vex / IFI |
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| Name of Game |
Get Over It! |
Gateway |
| Sponsoring Organization |
FIRST |
IFI / Vexlabs |
| Competition main page |
click |
click |
| National Site |
click |
click |
| Illinois Regionals |
click |
click |
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| Competitions |
Illinois State Competition Dec 10, 2012 (Chicago)
State Qualifiers Nov 12 -, Malcolm X, Highland Park
Nov 19 - Batavia |
Rolling M / Dec 3, 2011 |
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Missouri State Competition / Feb 25, 2012
State Qualifiers |
Batavia / Feb 11, 2012 |
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UWM / Feb 4. 2012 (Milwaukee) |
Cranbrook, Mi 12/17/2011
Detroit, Mi 1/7/12
Detroit Mi 1/21/12
Webberville, Mi 1/28/12 |
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UofIowa/Feb 25, 2012 (Iowa City) State Competition
State Qualifiers |
Neenah, Wi 2/11/12
Appleton, Wi 2/25/12
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Mn State / Feb 25, 2012 (Savage, Mn) |
Omaha, Ne
US Nationals
3/15-17/12
High School
Middle School
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| World Competition |
St. Louis / April 25-28, 2012 |
California / April 19-21, 2012
High School
Middle School
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| Consent & Release Form |
click (2010-2011 form) |
2010-2011 release form |
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| Parts / Equipment |
legoeducation
LEGO
Hitechitsconic |
vexrobotics |
| Other Parts |
ftcrobotics |
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| FVR Equipment Order Form |
xls-document |
xls-document |
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| Rules and Documentation |
all |
all |
| One page game overview |
click |
click |
| Game manual |
click |
click |
| Field Setup |
click |
click |
| Inspection |
appendix in game manual |
guidelines checklist |
| Game Animation |
click (mp4) |
click (zip file) |
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| Education |
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| Pro/E (PTC) |
click |
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| Pro/E University (training) |
click |
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| CMU RobotC On-line Training |
click |
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| Samantha Controller |
click |
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| IR Seeker V2 |
Info XLS-Spreadsheet |
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| Game forums |
ftcforum chiefdelphi |
vexforum |
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monthly email archive |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Blog |
blog |
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| Mentor Guide |
click |
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| Team Resources |
Illinois FTC Links
USFIRST FTC Links
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youtube
Team Resources
Tips for teams
Event organization & management |
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Check back soon for other updates.
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