Awards
The following awards were presented
at the Notre Dame Tournament.
Innovative Design
Award: ROBOSCORPS from Hammond, IN
TEAM 536
This award is presented to the team
that best demonstrates their ability to use a creative design,
component or unique strategy of play
for the most original approach when solving the Challenge missions.
Robust Design Award: METLINK
from South Bend, IN
TEAM 2465
This award is presented to the team
that best demonstrates their understanding and application of
sound mechanical principles, producing the most solid, consistent
and dependable robot.
Programming Award: LEGO ARCHITECHS
from Osceola, IN
TEAM 361
This award is presented to the team
who understands and applies sound programming principals, creating
an effective and efficient program to run the robot.
Robot Performance Award 1st Place:
LEGO ARCHITECHS from Osceola, IN
TEAM 361
Robot Performance Award 2nd Place:
BTBAF from Ft. Wayne, IN
TEAM 1233
This award is presented to the teams
whose robot achieved the best score on the competition field at
the tournament. The top 2 scoring teams of all 3 rounds are presented
with this award. Should there be a tie for 1st or 2nd place, the
second highest scores of those teams involved will be the deciding
factor.
Research Presentation Award: ROBOTICS
COALITION XTREME from West Lafayette, IN
TEAM 2746
This award is presented to the team
whose quality research, innovative solutions and creative presentation
best reflect an in-depth understanding the various scientific
disciplines and issues involved with the Challenge Research Assignment.
Teamwork Award: ROBO RAPTURES
from Granger, IN
TEAM 3752
Teamwork is necessary to succeed in
FIRST LEGO League, and is the key ingredient in any team. This
award is presented to the team that best demonstrates extraordinary
enthusiasm and spirit, exceptional partnership and the utmost
respect to their own teammates, and in their support and encouragement
of fellow teams. The team presented this trophy demonstrates to
the judges, confidence, energy and enthusiasm, problem solving
skills, understanding and respect of others, and team interaction
and group dynamics
Against All Odds Award: CYCLOPIAN
FUZZBALLS from Notre Dame
TEAM 3038
Incredible odds can be overcome if
we just never give up, no matter what. This award goes to the
team, who rises from the worst situation to improvise, adapt,
overcome, and still make a respectable showing.
Team Spirit Award: BTBAF from
Ft Wayne, IN
TEAM 1233
This award goes to the team that most
enthusiastically demonstrates a commitment to getting others to
see how accessible, fun, and rewarding science and technology
can be, especially when you're part of a great team.
Judges Award: CITY KIDZ from Granger,
IN
Team 176
Many high quality teams don't exactly
fit the mold for an existing award, but nonetheless deserving.
Some teams have a story that profoundly sets them apart in a unique
way. This award gives the judges the freedom to recognize the
most remarkable team for which a standard award does not exist.
Director's Award: LEGO ARCHITECHS
from Osceola, IN
TEAM 361
This award encompasses five key elements
of the technical and team performance awards. This award honors
the team's understanding and practice of the true meaning of FIRST
and FLL. The winner of the Director's award has the honor of being
the top qualifier to go onto the state tournament.
Qualifications for the State
Tournament
Robot Performance, Research Presentation,
Innovative Design, Robust Design, Programming, and Teamwork, were
the categories used to determine which teams qualify for the State
tournament. Scores from these categories were totaled and the
top 10 teams will have the opportunity to participate at the State
Tournament level.
The top 10 teams are as follows:
#361-Lego Architects from Osceola
#2465-METLINK from South Bend
#1233-BTBAF from Fort Wayne
#2746- Robotics Coalition Xtreme
#1234-Pi from
#176-City Kidz from Granger
#2391-Boa-Botz from Warsaw
#1816-Metroanileators from Niles, Michigan
#686-Elkhart City Slickers from Elkhart
#3038-Cyclopian Fuzzballs from Notre
Dame
Due to team# 2746 and team # 1234 having
already qualified to go to the State tournament, the following
teams from overall performance scores 11 and 12 have been invited
to attend.
#536- Roboscorps from Hammond
#1237-RATS from Warsaw