West Michigan Robotics Invitational

October 29, 2011 -- Check in again next spring for details regarding our 2012 competition!

Our purpose -- To provide a fun, low-cost event which allows teams to:

enjoy using their robots again.
give more students an opportunity to drive their robot.
expose new students (families, sponsors, etc.) to a FIRST competition.

New for 2011 - Low cost/free housing available at local churches.

Site: Zeeland West High School
        3390 100th Ave.
        Zeeland, MI 49464     (map & directions)

Cost: $200 if registered by Aug. 31
         $250 if registered Sept. 1 or later

Please contact us if your team is eager to come but

unable to pay. Some scholarship assistance is

        available.
        Your registration fee includes 10 free WMRI T-shirts.
         Note: if you register and pay before Aug. 31, you may

specify T-shirt sizes.
(After Aug.31, we'll pick an assortment of sizes for your

                 team.)

Saturday's Schedule:
8:30 - Opening ceremonies
9:00 - Matches begin
12:30 - Lunch
1:15 - Matches continue
2:30 - Drafting for Final Elimination Tournament
3:00 - Tournament begins
5:00 - Awards Ceremony
5:30 - Event concludes
         (Robots may be dropped off Fri. evening, between 6 - 9 PM)

Please fill out Registration Information. We have a limit of 24 teams.   We're sorry but all spots are now full.
Your team is invited to come and watch the action, or you may inquire about a waiting list in case of last minute vacancies. Contact us with any questions: email usfirst@zps.org

Payment information- Make check or P.O. out to  "GVSU-WMRI"
and send to: FIRST Team 85
                   Zeeland West High School
                   3390 100th Ave
                   Zeeland MI 49464

We offer plenty of competition rounds on a genuine FIRST field, roomy pits, affordable food, trophies and FUN!

2011 -- Team 3875, Red Storm Robotics, won the drawing for a free C-Rio!

The WMRI is sponsored by Teams 74, 85, 107, 1918 and 2771.

2011 Winners

Congratulations to the following teams:

The Winning Alliance:

1243-Dragons from Swartz Creek, MI
2054-Tech Vikes from Hopkins, MI

1502-Technical Difficulties-Chelsea, MI

Finalist Awards went to the following teams:

Team 2771-Code Red Robotics from Grand Rapids, MI
Team 3547-Comets from Grand Rapids, MI

Team 308-Monsters from Walled Lake, MI

Team 3546-Virus from Monore, MI

Gracious Professionalism Award:

3875-Red Storm Robotics from Kentwood, MI

Team Spirit Award:

2771-Code Red Robotics from Grand Rapids, MI