October 20, 2012 -- Join us for a day of competition and fun!

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.
Available for 2012 - Low cost/free housing available at local churches. 
You must register early in order to take advantage of this opportunity.
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 Please note: as of Sept. 12, our dance card is full.  Additional teams which register will be placed on a "wait list" and notified if/when a slot opens for them.  
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
Sponsors of the WMRI include:
Team 74 - CHAOS of Holland High School
Team 85 - BOB of Zeeland High Schools
Team 107 - TEAM Robotics of Holland Christian High School
Team 141 - WoBots of West Ottawa High School
Team 1918 - N.C. Gears of Newaygo County
Team 2771 - Code Red of Grand River Preparatory High School
   Special thanks goes to Grand Valley State University's Padnos School of Engineering for their support and assistance.
            
 
 
We offer plenty of competition rounds on a genuine FIRST field, roomy pits, affordable food, trophies, prizes and FUN!
 
 
Prizes that were awarded to teams at the 2012 WMRI included:
  • Two $50.00 Gift Certificates from Andy Mark
  • Battery Beak
  • Set of 2 Batteries (MK ES17-12)
  • Battery Charger (3 Bank, 6 Amp, Dual Pro RS3 with SB-50A Connectors)

 

 
 
2012 Winners
 
 
Congratulations to the following teams:
 
   The Winning Alliance:
3357 - Comets
2054 - Tech Vikes
85 - BOB
 
   Finalist Awards went to the following teams:
904 - Creston Robotics
1918 - NC Gears
74 - CHAOS
 
   Gracious Professionalism Award: Team 904, Creston Robotics