2015 FIRST - Recycle Rush

RECYCLE RUSH is a recycling-themed game played by two Alliances of three robots each. Each Alliance competes on their respective 26 ft. by 27 ft. side of the playing field.

Game Format

The game is played with:

• 2 Alliances with 3 teams each
• Stacking totes on scoring platforms
• Capping tote stacks with Recycle Containers (higher stacks earn more points)
• Disposing of litter (pool noodles) in designated locations
• The game is broken down into two periods: Autonomous and Teleop

Autonomous Period (15 second)

• Robots are operated independently of their drivers
• Robots get points for moving themselves, their yellow totes and recycling containers into the Auto Zone

Teleop Period (2 minute 15 second)

• Robots are controlled by student drivers
• Teams work together to stack as many totes on the scoring platforms as possible
• Team score more points for capping stacks of totes with Recycle Containers with containers at greater height earning more points

Past Games

FIRST

• 2024 Crescendo
• 2023 Charged Up
• 2022 Rapid React
• 2021 Infinite Recharge - at home
• 2020 Infinite Recharge
• 2019 DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE
• 2018 - POWER UP
• 2017 - Steamworks
• 2016 - Stronghold
• 2015 - Recycle Rush
• 2014 - Aerial Assist
• 2013 - Ultimate Ascent
• 2012 - Rebound Rumble
• 2011 - Logomotion
• 2010 - Breakaway
• 2009 - Lunacy
• 2008 - Overdrive
• 2007 - Rack 'n Roll
• 2006 - Aim High
• 2005 - Triple Play
• 2004 - Raising the Bar
• 2003 - Stack Attack
• 2002 - Zone Zeal
• 2001 - Diabolical Dynamics

OCCRA

• 2015 - 8-Ball
• 2014 - Milk Run
• 2013 - Grid Lock
• 2012 - Goal Roll
• 2001

Competition Schedule/Results

• Howell District
• Midland District
• Won Imagery Award in honor of Jack Kamen Award
• MARC Offseason Event
• Part of Winning Alliance
• Won Gracious Professionalism Award
• Bloomfield Hills All Girls Competition Offseason Event