You should contact coach Mahnke in advance if you are unable to be at any of the scheduled events below. Conflicts happen but they should be minimal.
2022-23 Season
October 20, 3:20-4:00 @ Room 1104 Mr. Engelbrecht's classroom (or Auditorium)
This will be our initial meeting. We will begin to organize our team (determine responsibilities such as programmers, marketing, mascot, pit crew, etc.), layout the expectations, introduce mentors, review our calendar of events and prepare for the build season.
November 7, 3:20-5:00 @ Computer Lab - MARKETING TEAM only
November 14, 3:20-5:00 @ Computer Lab - MARKETING TEAM only
November 28, 3:20-5:00 @ Computer Lab - MARKETING TEAM only
December 5, 3:20-5:00 @ Computer Lab - MARKETING TEAM only
December 12, 3:20-5:00 @ Computer Lab - MARKETING TEAM only
December 3, 8:30 – 4:00 Saturday @ Luther High School
This will be our training day with all the other robotics teams in the area (7 Rivers Robotics Coalition www.7rrc.org). Lots of information for the beginners to the seasoned veterans.
Workshops on some of the following topics:
- General FIRST Information
- What to expect during the build season
- What to expect at a tournament
- Design process and concept selection
- Mock design selection
- Programming concepts
- Programming n Java
- Networking
- Sensors
- Electronics & control systems
- Introduction to motors, speed Controllers, Power Distribution Block
- Sensors
- Introduction to structural parts
- Pneumatics System
December ?, Saturday @ Luther - Tentative Workshop Introduction
Mentors will show you how to cut, bend, form, etc. metal and work safely. You will learn how to use the Luther workshop for creating our robot. This is not a manditory meeting and is only intented for those who have a high interest in the application of machining parts. Space is limited. More information will be coming once the date is confirmed.
January – February – This will be the primary build season.
Week | Date | Day | Time | Event | |
Week 1 | 1/7/2023 | Saturday | 10:30-2:30 | Kickoff | |
Week 1 | 1/9/2023 | Monday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | determine robot design |
Week 1 | 1/10/2023 | Tuesday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | start design |
Week 1 | 1/11/2023 | Wednesday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | |
Week 1 | 1/12/2023 | Thursday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | |
Week 2 | 1/14/2023 | Saturday | 9:00-12:00 | Practice | complete design |
Week 2 | 1/16/2023 | Monday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | programming begins |
Week 2 | 1/17/2023 | Tuesday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | |
Week 2 | 1/18/2023 | Wednesday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | complete drive train |
Week 2 | 1/19/2023 | Thursday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | |
Week 3 | 1/21/2023 | Saturday | 9:00-12:00 | Practice | |
Week 3 | 1/23/2023 | Monday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | |
Week 3 | 1/24/2023 | Tuesday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | |
Week 3 | 1/25/2023 | Wednesday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | |
Week 3 | 1/26/2023 | Thursday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | |
Week 4 | 1/28/2023 | Saturday | 9:00-12:00 | Practice | |
Week 4 | 1/30/2023 | Monday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | |
Week 4 | 1/31/2023 | Tuesday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | bumpers finished |
Week 4 | 2/1/2023 | Wednesday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | |
Week 4 | 2/2/2023 | Thursday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | |
Week 5 | 2/4/2023 | Saturday | 9:00-12:00 | Practice | complete build |
Week 5 | 2/6/2023 | Monday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | |
Week 5 | 2/7/2023 | Tuesday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | |
Week 5 | 2/8/2023 | Wednesday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | |
Week 5 | 2/9/2023 | Thursday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | programming completed |
Week 6 | 2/11/2023 | Saturday | 9:00-12:00 | Practice | testing & reprogramming |
Week 6 | 2/13/2023 | Monday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | testing & reprogramming |
Week 6 | 2/14/2023 | Tuesday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | practice maneuvering robot |
Week 6 | 2/15/2023 | Wednesday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | practice maneuvering robot |
Week 6 | 2/16/2023 | Thursday | 6:00-8:00 | Practice | |
Week 7 | 2/18/2023 | Saturday | 9:00-12:00 | Practice | |
Week 7 | 2/20/2023 | Monday | 3:20-5:20 | Practice | practice maneuvering robot |
Week 7 | 2/21/2023 | Tuesday | 3:20-5:20 | Bag & Tag | pack up robot, clean up rooms & prep pit for competition |
Week 7 | 2/24/2023 | Friday | 6:00-9:00 | Help setup for scrimmage | Mentors & maybe some students |
Week 7 | 2/25/2023 | Saturday | 9:00-12:00 | Practice for scrimmage | All students, some may stay longer into the afternoon |
Week 7 | 2/26/2023 | Sunday | 11:00-6:00 | Scrimmage | All students |
March 20 (Monday before competition) - 3:00-5:00 Pack trailer with robot & pit
We will need the robot build crew to determine what tools & spare parts to take to the tournament. The pit crew also needs to pack all the equipment needed for the tournament into the trailer and rehearse loading and unloading.
March 22-25, 2023 - Regional Competition in Cedar Falls, IA - McLeod Center/UNI Dome
(only select team members particiapate - $250 fee for hotel, meal, travel expenses)
Wed – 2:30pm - pack up, leave for the competition, setup pit
Thur - 8:00-8:00 Setup pit, practice rounds AM, qualification rounds PM
Fri - 8:00-8:00 Qualification rounds
Sat - 8:00-6:00 Qualification rounds AM, Championship rounds PM, Awards Ceremonies
March 27 (Monday before competition) - 3:00-5:00 Pack trailer with robot & pit
We will need the robot build crew to determine what tools & spare parts to take to the tournament. The pit crew also needs to pack all the equipment needed for the tournament into the trailer and rehearse loading and unloading.
March 29- April 1, 2023 – Regional competition in La Crosse, WI - La Crosse Center
Wednesday – 3:00pm - pack up, leave for the competition, setup pit
Thurday - 8:00-8:00 Setup pit, practice rounds AM, qualification rounds PM
Friday - 8:00-8:00 Qualification rounds
Saturday - 8:00-8:00 Qualification rounds AM, Championship rounds PM, Awards Ceremonies, we are TAKEDOWN crew and stay late!
April 18-23, 2023 - Nathional Championship in Houston, TX
If we make it to the Championships...Tentative Schedule:
Tuesday
12:00ish? - Leave on bus, stay in hotel
Wednesday
3:00 – arrive, get in hotel?
4:00 – Pits open to ONLY 5 team reps
8:30 – Pits close
Thursday
7:00 – Pits open
9:00-12:00 – Practice Matches
1:00-6:00 – Qualification Matches
8:00 – Pits close
Friday
7:00 – Pits open
8:30-9:15 – Opening Ceremonies
9:30-12:00 – Qualification Matches
1:00-6:00 – Qualification Matches
7:00 – Pits close
Saturday
7:00 – Pits open
8:15-10:30 – Qualification Matches
10:30-11:00 – Alliance Selections
12:00-2:30 – Division Matches
2:30-3:00 – Awards
4:00-6:00 – Championship Matches & Awards
5:00 – Pits close
7:30-9:00 – “FIRST Night Out” event
9:30 leave for Onalaska, stay in hotel
Sunday
10:00ish – arrive Onalaska
Other meetings will be announced as necessary.