#paydirt2015 Teams Heading to South's BEST This Weekend!

Three Northeast Alabama BEST teams will be making the trek to Auburn this weekend for South's BEST.

• Fort Payne High School will be making its first trip to South's BEST this year. 
• Fyffe High School will be making their third trip to South's BEST. 
• Marshall County Homeschool Robotics, a rookie team, will be making their first trip to South's BEST. 

Here is a listing of all the teams participating. 

We are being told that the competition will be live streamed via Periscope. We expect more details soon.

Wishing our teams the best of luck this weekend!

#paydirt2015 Returnable Kits Due November 20

Just a reminder that returnable kits are due back to Northeast Alabama BEST by tomorrow, November 20. Should you need more time to return you kit, please contact Nicole Carroll.

Teams advancing to South's BEST may keep their kits until after South's BEST.

If you wish to purchase your returnable kit, you may do so at a cost of $971.79. Checks should be made payable to Northeast Alabama Community College and sent to the attention of Mike Kennamer, P.O. Box 159, Rainsville, AL 35986.

If you do not intend to purchase your kit, please dismantle the robot and turn in all returnable items (in the condition received). Teams are encouraged to recycle unused, but usable, components of the consumable kit by returning them to the hub. Please note that the tote that contains consumable supplies is considered a returnable item. Please help us to continue to serve your team by returning the tote and any unused components. 

#paydirt2015 Northeast Alabama BEST Winners List

Thanks to everyone who participated in Northeast Alabama BEST today for making it a huge success. Here is the winners' list:

• 1st Place BEST Award - Fort Payne High School*
• 2nd Place BEST Award - Fyffe High School*
• 3rd Place BEST Award - Marshall Technical School
• 1st Place Robot - Fort Payne High School
• 2nd Place Robot - Marshall County Homeschool Robotics*
• 3rd Place Robot - Bridgeport Middle School
• Robot Finalist (4th Place Robot) - Fyffe High School
• 1st Place GH Metal Solutions Project Engineering Notebook - Fyffe High School
• 2nd Place GH Metal Solutions Project Engineering Notebook - Brindlee Mtn. Middle School
• 3rd Place GH Metal Solutions Project Engineering Notebook - Marshall Technical School
• 1st Place Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative Marketing Presentation - Fort Payne High School
• 2nd Place Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative Marketing Presentation - Marshall Technical School
• 3rd Place Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative Marketing Presentation - Fyffe High School
• 1st Place Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Team Exhibit & Interview - Fyffe High School
• 2nd Place Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Team Exhibit & Interview -Brindlee Mountain Middle School
• 3rd Place Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative Team Exhibit & Interview -Fort Payne High School 
• Founders' Award for Creative Design - Marshall Technical School
• Tennessee Valley Authority Most Robust Machine - Bridgeport Middle School
• Mathworks Simulink Software Design & Simulation Award - Marshall County Homeschool Robotics
• Cool Tools & More BEST Middle School Team - Brindlee Mountain Middle School
• Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Spirit of BEST Award for Attitude - Woodville High School
• Source 4 Manufacturing Spirit of BEST Award for Grit - Ider High School
• Builders Supply Company Best Team Theme - Fort Payne High School 
• DeKalb County Development Commission Best Website - FUEL Homeschool Cooperative
• Fort Payne Improvement Authority Most Economical Design Award - Plainview High School
• Tennessee Valley Authority Top Gun Award - Marshall Technical School 
• Governor's Office of Workforce Development Most Photogenic Robot - Skyline High School 
• Urethane Supply Company Blood, Sweat and Duct Tape Award - DeKalb County Technology Center
• GH Metal Solutions Best CAD Design - Marshall Technical School
• Berry & Dunn Office Equipment Best Tshirt Design - Fyffe High School
• Rainsville Chamber of Commerce Best Rookie Team - Marshall County Homeschool Robotics 
• Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Spirit & Sportsmanship Award - Fyffe High School

Congratulations to all who participated this year! You are all winners!!

* Denotes teams advancing to South's BEST.

#paydirt2015 Daily Sentinel Article about FUEL Homeschool Team

The Daily Sentinel recently published a story about the FUEL Homeschool BEST Team. Check out the story here:

http://thedailysentinel.com/feature_story/article_ad8c1878-8492-11e5-814c-3bf9a6dd05bf.html

#paydirt2015 Reminder: Booth Set Up and (Possibly) Practice Today 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Booth set up begins today at noon and lasts until 4:00 pm. Any team not set up by 4 pm today may continue starting at 7:30 am on Saturday morning.

The practice field may be available starting at noon today and continuing until 4:00 pm. It will not be available tomorrow morning.

#paydirt2015 Team Shout Out: DeKalb County Technology Center

DeKalb County Technology Center is ready to compete! They have been part of the competition since Northeast Alabama BEST Robotics was established in 2012 and are always strong competitors. This year's coaching team of Tim Turner and Tim Barksdale will be formidable. We wish them the best in this year's competition!

#paydirt2015 Team Shout Out: Marshall Technical School

This is the team with the big target on their back--the team to beat if you want to go to Auburn. Marshall Technical School has been with Northeast Alabama BEST since its inception and actually competed in another hub prior to becoming part of our hub. They have been to South's BEST every year since 2011.

But they also help other teams to improve. Mr. Bruce is often found helping teachers and students improve their robots. We are excited for another year with Marshall Technical School to see what they can accomplish this year.

#paydirt2015 Team Shout Out: FUEL Homeschool Group

FUEL Homeschool Group is another first time team this year. We are pleased to welcome them as one of our first home school groups and look forward to seeing them compete this year and for many years to come.

#paydirt2015 Game Day Schedule Announced

The schedule for Northeast Alabama BEST Game Day has been announced and is available for download on our website. Here is a quick look at the schedule.

Northeast Alabama BEST Robotics Game Day
Saturday, November 7, 2015

7:30 am - Doors Open
7:30 - 8:30 am - Team Registration and Check In
8:00 - 9:00 am - Compliance Check In and Pit Set Up
9:00 am - Drivers' Meeting
9:30 am - Seeding Rounds Begin and Exhibit Booths Open
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch Break (pit area closed)
12:50 pm - Line Up for Opening Ceremony
1:00 pm - Opening Ceremony
1:30 - 4:00 pm - Robot Competition Rounds and Exhibits Open
4:00 pm - Exhibit breakdown may begin
5:00 pm - Awards Ceremony

All times are approximate and based on no delays or technology issues.

#paydirt2015 Team Shout Out: Woodville High School

We are excited to have Woodville High School as part of Northeast Alabama BEST Robotics this year. Woodville's team is always competitive and do an excellent job with all aspects of the competition. We are thrilled to see another Woodville team on the playing field this year.

#paydirt2015 Team Shout Out: Marshall Co. Homeschool Robotics

We are pleased to welcome Marshall County Home School Robotics to the Northeast Alabama BEST family. This is a team that was encouraged to participate in BEST by Brindlee Mountain Middle School. We look forward to seeing them compete in their first year and look forward to seeing them grow each year!