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BFHS Robotics competes at Western Canada
Regional |
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April 22, 2017 |
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By the Alpha+ Business Team
Bonners Ferry High School FIRST Robotics Team
2130 Alpha+ recently returned from Calgary,
Alberta, after competing in the Western Canada
Regional. This year teams competed from Turkey,
Poland, China, Australia, Mexico, Canada, and
the United States. The event was a celebration
of diversity and the universal language of STEM
was spoken by all participants.
At the Opening Ceremonies, each country’s
National Anthem was sung by team
representatives. Alpha+ team member Rayan
Naylor, accompanied by four Michigan team
members, sang the Star Spangled Banner.
All team members were active participants during
the event, scouting for alliance selection,
analyzing data, working as pit crew, giving
presentations to judges, meeting other teams,
photographing the event and joining Buddy Badger
in a spirited display of support.
The drive team worked its calm, focused magic
and with our exceptionally performing robot,
advanced our standing to 10th place at the end
of qualification matches. Our robot’s reliable
gear collector, speed across the field and
elegant climber contributed greatly to each
match.
During the playoffs alliance selection, Alpha+
was chosen by the second ranked team, 4627
Manning Robotics. Along with Team 5630 Canada
Crew, the alliance performed well, making it to
the semi-finals.
For the second time, Alpha+ received the
Entrepreneurship Award sponsored by venture
capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers.
This award recognizes a team that has “developed
the framework for a comprehensive business plan
to scope, manage and achieve team objectives.”
To further enhance our trip, team members
visited the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre at
Crowsnest Pass and the Royal Tyrrell Museum of
Paleontology in Drumheller, AB. Competition
season may be over, but our team’s passion for
robotics continues. Look for our demonstrations
at the Farmers Market, County Fair and other
community events. Team members are currently
making plans for our second annual Summer
Robotics Camp. Further information will follow
soon!
Alpha+ would like to thank our wonderful
community for its ongoing support and looks
forward to representing Badger pride again at
next year’s competition! |
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