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Past Competitions

Read about the competitions Rockford Robotics has been to since our rookie year in 2007! There information about dates, standings, and awards that we won.

"Opening ceremonies are just a few minutes away here at the 2018 Midwest Regional, and we are pumped!"

A quote from a 2018 Facebook post at the competition.

"Even though we were eliminated in quarterfinals, Zuko and the team did a fantastic job all competition long and we all had a blast! We've already got changes and improvements in the works for the World Championship at the end of April and we're feeling confident!"

A quote from a 2017 Facebook post at the competition.

2019

  • Midwest Regional – March 7 – 9, 2019, Chicago, IL

    • After qualifying rounds, ranked 36 of 53.

  • Central Illinois Regional – March 20 -23, 2019, Peoria, IL

    • After qualifying rounds, ranked 7 of 40. Finished as a semi-finalist.

Photo: Central IL Regional

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2018

  • Wisconsin Regional – March 22 – 24, 2018, Milwaukee, WI

    • After qualifying rounds, ranked 35 of 55.

  • Midwest Regional – April 5  – 7, 2018, Chicago, IL

    • After qualifying rounds, ranked 36 of 54.

  • Jeff W was named UL Safety Star of the Day at both Wisconsin & Midwest Regionals.

Photo: Midwest Regional

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2017

  • Central Illinois – March 16 – 18, 2017, Peoria, IL

    • After qualifying rounds, ranked 31 of 40.

  • Midwest Regional – March 30 – April 1, 2017, Chicago, IL

    • After qualifying rounds, ranked 36 of 51. Chosen for Alliance by 5th Seed team. Finished as a Quarter Finalist.

  • Northern Championship – April 26 – April 29, 2017, St. Louis, MO

    • Assigned to Tesla Division. After qualifying rounds, ranked 22 of 68.

Photo: Midwest Regional

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2016

  • Central Illinois – March 17 – 19, 2016, Peoria, IL

    • After qualifying rounds, ranked 34 of 40.

  • Midwest Regional – March 30 – April 2 – 4, 2016, Chicago, IL

    • After qualifying rounds, ranked 13 of 52. Chosen for alliance by the 11th seed team. Finished as a Quarter Finalist

      • Gracious Professionalism Award, Midwest Regional - This award celebrates outstanding demonstration of FIRST Core Values such as continuous Gracious Professionalism® working together both on and off the playing field.

Photo: 2016 Team Photo

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2015

  • Central Illinois – March 19 – 21, 2015, Peoria, IL

    • After qualifying rounds, ranked 20 of 39. Chosen for an alliance by 13th seed team. Finished as a Quarter Finalist.

      • Chairman’s Award , Central Illinois Regional - The most prestigious award at FIRST, it honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST.

      • Dean’s List – Addie L, Central Illinois Regional - The Dean’s List Award celebrates a student’s outstanding leadership and effectiveness in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within their school and their community.

  • Midwest Regional – April 2 – 4, 2014, Chicago, IL

    • After qualifying rounds, ranked 21 of 53. Chosen for an alliance by 11th seed team. Finished as a Quarter Finalist.

  • Championship – April 22 – 25, 2015, St. Louis, MO

    • Assigned to Newton Division. Finished with ranking of 46 of 76 teams. Chosen as first pick of #8 seed alliance team. Finished as Newton Division Quarter Finalist.

Photo: Team Photo

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