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SouthEast Texas BEST (Boosting Engineering Science Technology) Robotics Competition
The 6th Annual SET BEST Robotics Competition “2016 Bet the Farm” is coming!
Kickoff Day: Sep. 17th
Test Drive Week: Oct. 3rd - Oct. 7th
Mall Day: Oct. 22nd
BEST Robotic Competition Day: Oct. 29th
In preparation for you to compete as a successful team, we invite teachers, coaches, and mentors to participate in the Kick Off Day event, also, check out the Online video & coordinated Skype Training: Aug. 22nd - Sep. 16th, 2016
Who should attend this training?
- Team’s supporting teachers, coaches, mentors, and/or administrators are welcome to attend.
- Each registered team, previous or new, is mandated to participate in the Kick Off Event. A minimum of one coach (adult) should complete the training.
What will you learn?
- What to expect in the BEST season
- Updates to Generic Rules
- How to assemble a working Robotic system
- Basics of Robotics Programming
- How to navigate the Computer Aided Design Program
- Highlights from Coach/Teacher Survival Guide
How will attending this training program benefit you?
There is a lot of preparation and communication required to launch and manage a successful BEST season. Even experienced coaches/teams sometimes fall by the wayside. Participation in this training program will solidify the communication channels between your team and SET BEST. Thereby eliminating unnecessary chaos at the beginning of the Fall semester. Each participant will have a firm foundation from which to launch their team.
Participation in BEST provides students a key to unlock creative problem solving skills, preparing them for previously unimagined opportunities!!! However, well informed teachers, coaches, and mentors are the key to program success.
Sign up before September. 10th, 2016!!! Click the sign up link below:
(Email for more information: SET.BEST.chair@gmail.com)
SouthEast Texas (SET) BEST 2016 Events
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Teacher Training Online Week |
Online video & coordinated Skype to be completed by Sep 16th, 2016 |
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B4mLS99KzHx-bGJyUWRJMEwxS0k&usp=sharing |
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The workshop is primarily designed for teachers and their team's mentors. |
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SET BEST Kickoff |
September 17th, Saturday9:00 AM - 11:45 AM |
SHSU, College of Business |
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The game is introduced, rules are reviewed, a demonstration is provided and kits are distributed to each school. |
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Test Drive |
The Week of October 3rd - Oct.. 7th 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
SHSU, Academic Building I, Room 203 |
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Each team is given practice time on the actual playing field. |
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Mall Day |
Saturday, Oct. 22nd 8:30AM - 2:00PM |
West Hill Mall, Huntsville |
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Each team is given practice time on the actual playing field. |
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Machine Check-In |
Friday, Oct. 28th |
Location: Huntsville High School Gym |
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All machines are checked for size, weight and materials. Design notebooks are turned in. Machines are locked-down at the contest site, no further modifications are allowed. |
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Contest Day |
Saturday, Oct. 29th |
Location: Huntsville High School Gym |
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This is the actual head-to-head competition for the SET BEST area. All teams are recognized for their effort and there are many awards given. |
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Texas BEST Regional |
Nov. 2016 (TBA) |
University of Texas at Dallas |
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Top finishers from SET BEST compete against winners from other hubs for regional competition. |
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