The Fighting Pi's rookie season was 2006. That year, two alliances composed of three teams each competed in each match. The object of the game was to score more points than your opponent's team by shooting foam balls into elevated goals. Teams had a high goal, which was placed above the driver's station, worth 3 points for each ball scored. There were also two lower goals, which had a small ramp leading into them. The lower goals were worth 1 point for each ball scored. To score bonus points, a robot needed to climb a ramp and stay on top of it before time expired.


The Fighting Pi's 2006 Robot Specifications:
- Speed: 12 feet per second
- Scoring: Bowled balls into lower goals
- Capabilities: Could pick up balls from ground or human player

Members

Seniors:
Harry (Armada)
Rachel (Armada)
Mark (Armada)
Paul (Armada)
Breanna (Armada)

Juniors:
Dan (Armada)
Kyle (Richmond)

Sophomores:
Corey (Capac)
Ian (Capac)

Freshmen:
Matt (Armada)
Bret (Armada)
Chris (Armada)
Cody (Armada)
Kathryn (Richmond)
Cole (Armada)

Team Captain:
Paul

Sponsors:

Ford
L & L Products
Michigan Industrial Belting
Macomb Academy of Arts and Sciences

Competitions

Great Lakes Regional Competition
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
March 9-11, 2006

Rank: 61 of 63

Awards:
Rookie All-Star
Best Rookie Team (302-Dragons)
Best Rookie Team(1506-Metal Muscle)
From the Heart (27-R.U.S.H.)

West Michigan Regional Competition
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
March 30-April 1, 2006

Rank: 24 of 47

Awards:
Good Luck and Best Wishes (904-D3)

FIRST World Championship
Georgia Dome
Atlanta, GA
April 27-29, 2006

Rank: 74 of 84

Indiana Robotics Invitational
Lawrence North High School
Indianapolis, IN
July 21-22, 2006

Rank: 50 of 64

Other Awards
Team Ford FIRST Recognition and Appreciation