West Michigan Competition Information Updated: March 20 @ 7:59PM

2025 Game Challenge

This year’s game is called REEFSCAPE. Here is a video description.

Schedule

Thursday, March 20, 2025 (Day 0)

5:00PM - 10:00PM    Load-in, Pits Open,

                    Robot Inspections

Friday, March 21, 2025 (Day 1)

8:00AM - 10:30AM    Load-in, Pits Open,

                    Robot Inspections

10:30AM - 11:00AM   Opening Ceremonies

11:00AM - 1:00PM    Qualification Matches

1:00PM - 2:00PM     Lunch

2:00PM - 7:00PM     Qualification Matches

~8:00PM*            Pits Close 60 minutes after

                    the conclusion of the last match

Saturday, March 22, 2025 (Day 2)

8:00AM              Pits Open

9:00AM - 9:30AM     Opening Ceremonies

9:30AM - 12:30PM    Qualification Matches

12:30PM - 1:00PM    Alliance Selection

1:00PM - 2:00PM     Lunch

2:00PM - 5:00PM     Playoff Matches

5:00PM - 5:30PM     Awards Ceremony

~6:30PM*            Pits close 60 minutes following

                    the close of the Closing Ceremony

 * All times are estimated based on flow of rounds

Livestream Video

• Video for this event will be onhttps://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires35

• You can watch the livestream directly in your web browser or through the Twitch app

Event info and Match Schedule

• Event information, match schedule, and match results can be found at any of these links: 

  • FIRST in Michigan

  • FIRST

  • www.thebluealliance.com/team/862/2025

  • FRC Nexus

• Match schedules are released at approximately 10:00am on Friday

Updates from the Team via Social Media

• Instagram

• Facebook

Location

Grand Valley State University
Fieldhouse Arena
4226 Lake Michigan Dr.
Allendale, MI 49401 USA
Map & Directions

NOTE: The address and map link is now accurate for the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena

General Info for Spectators at FIRST Events

• All events are free for all spectators

• All spectators are encouraged to visit the pit area to see the robots up close and to ask the teams questions about their robot and their team.

• Many teams offer visitors small giveaways such as stickers, buttons, candies, etc.

• Anyone entering the pit area must wear safety glasses at all times.

• Event organizers often offer loaner glasses, but we recommend bringing your own in case the event’s loaners are all in use

• Spectators do not need to wear safety glasses when they are outside of the pit area

• Spectator seating is usually quite full. We strongly recommend that visitors leave all personal items -- including coats, bags or backpacks, etc. -- at home or in their vehicle.

• Events are often quite loud. We strongly recommend ear protection -- ear muffs, etc. -- for small children and anyone that is sensitive to loud environments.