2024 FRC Midwest Regional
Midwest REgional
march 2024
Entering the 5th week of competitions, our team participated in the Midwest Regional Event located in Chicago, in the Credit Union 1 Arena. With a total of 50 teams from countries including the US, Canada, Panama, and the Czech Republic. What an awesome opportunity to connect with teams from all across the world!
Qualification Matches
On day two of the tournament, we started up qualification matches, with 3 teams on each side formed alliances to compete against each other. Alliances score points to win, which then they receive ranking points to propel their rank on the leaderboard. Preparing for our first match, our teammates made sure the robot’s performance was top notch. We collaborated side by side with our alliance partners to devise strategies and ensure that we achieve success! The team placed the robot on the field, making sure it is positioned perfectly for autonomous. As the match commenced, our drivers expertly maneuvered our robot to collect and deposit notes into the amplifier and speaker with remarkable agility. In a nail-biting finale, our robot secured itself onto the chain and scored through the trapdoor just as time ran out. Alongside our alliance partners, we celebrated our team’s well-deserved victory as the crowd roared with enthusiasm. Our final ranking was 3rd place, with a record of 13-3-0 (win-lose-tie).
Alliance strategy
As qualification matches ended, the alliance selection took place. As the 3rd seed team, we were selected by the 1st seed Team 2338: Gear It Forward. Together, we teamed up with Team Team 4655: Stateline Robotics. Together, we powered through and entered the playoffs with confidence and determination! Reinforced by our strategies and dedication, we came through and won the tournament! But, we didn’t end there! We were awarded with the FIRST Impact Award, the most prestigious award at FIRST, honoring the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the mission of FIRST. Special thanks to our three team members, Kayuga, Janel, and Lanikila, who worked day and night, dedicated their time and determination to honor and share our team’s history.
Practice Day
As the venue doors opened, participants were keen to put their robots to the test, engaging in practice matches while making necessary adjustments to their robots. Alongside other teams, we prepared our robot for the official inspection before playing in practice matches. The drive team worked their hardest, getting the most practice possible for the big event tomorrow. By the end of the day, our members were pumped up and ready to compete in qualification matches! To show our gratitude to fellow teams, students handed out souvenirs such as team pins, leis, and chocolates while making connections with other students!
cooperating with teams
The Midwest Regional was an energetic and supportive environment that encouraged teams to showcase their strengths and build camaraderie by meeting and working with other teams. Thanks to the skills of our coach, driver, and operator, we maneuvered the robot on the field and scored notes efficiently in each game. During the tournament, we enjoyed watching other teams compete and noted their different strengths, making sure to scout their strategies and robots. The lessons we learned over the weekend inspired us to continue improving and innovating, while the positive atmosphere encouraged a place for cooperation and companionship.
Returning home, we remain steadfast and committed to refining our robot, seeking paths for growth and development. The guidance and steadfast dedication of our mentors serve as the pillars upon which our accomplishments stand. Congratulations to all the exceptional teams that competed alongside us in the 2024 Midwest Regional. Sharing the field with such talented teams is a true honor! Taking away what we learned from the tournament, we are eager to come back even stronger at our next event, the Hawaii Regional. See you there!