AURA hosted their first scrimmage at the University of Auckland on Saturday 10 December. Working with Kiwibots and volunteers from Massey University (MESS), Manakau Institute of Technology (MITE), and University of Auckland (AURA), a great day was had by all as we wrapped up 2011 with both competition and a bit of fun. We had a great venue with lots of screens everywhere to tell teams the rankings and match schedule, and two fields which were run (mostly) on time.
The scrimmage itself was taken out by 2941A from Otumoetai College (Oats VEXMEN) and 2900 from Onehunga High School (SymbiOHSis), who won two matches in a row to beat power alliance 2921 (Free Range Robotics) and 2915A from Lynfield College. However, along with a Christmas tree and some other decorations, we also had an award for best (legally) dressed robot, which was awarded to 2915A from Lynfield College, with their creative use of fairy lights and tinsel.
With this being the last Gateway Scrimmage in Auckland for the year, many teams will be taking a little break before getting back into a campaign towards Nationals and then World Champs. We hope everyone takes at least a small rest, ready and charged to compete in the New Year. Have a great Christmas and we’ll see you in 2012!
2921 Free Range Robotics Christmas Robot
Rankings:
1 2941A OATS A 8-0-0
2 2900A SymbiOHSis A 7-1-0
3 2921A Free Range Robotics A 6-2-0
4 2918F GCEC F 6-2-0
5 2921C Free Range Robotics C 5-2-1
6 2941B OATS B 5-3-0
7 2915A Lynfield College Robotics A 5-3-0
8 2915B Lynfield College Robotics B 4-3-1
9 2918B GCEC B 4-3-1
10 2931C Prime Robotics 3-5-0
11 4845A Blackbots 2-5-1
12 2921B Free Range Robotics B 2-6-0
13 2908A MAGS A 2-6-0
14 2918D GCEC D 2-6-0
15 2904A Lakebots 2-6-0
16 2907A Rosbots 2-6-0
17 2915C Lynfield College Robotics C 0-8-0