2023 Jackrabbit Best Robotics

Jerome J Lohr College of Engineering- South Dakota State University

BEST - Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology

Thank you all for attending Kick-Off Day!!

Kick off was a huge success! All registered teams were able to attend kick-off in September. The students were very inquisitive and intrigued in the upcoming events. The Committee is looking forward to working with all participants on the upcoming practice and game day.

Congratulations to Canisota BEST for Winning the T-shirt Contest and $100.00 to go toward their team.

BESTedu has Gone Live!

Our national organization is working to make our training resources more readily 
available, and relevant. There are training ‘tracts’ that will take you through certain topic or roles. Training covers everyone – coaches, team members, mentors, etc. Check it out!

Looking for Volunteers 

BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) offers:

• the EXCITEMENT of a basketball game
• the STRATEGY of a chess match
• the INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE of a science fair
• the PRESSURE of a competitive sporting event

. . . plus, hundreds of screaming fans, pep bands, cheerleaders, music, dancing and mascots!

Did I get your attention or excite you?

If so, then you may be just the right person to Volunteer. You can go out and sign up at Best.inc Volunteer Opportunities. 

Event Dates!!

September 16th: Kick-Off Day
The playing field and game are revealed for the first time. Teams learn the game objectives, receive the kits for their robot, and can attend training sessions.

October 21st: Practice Day

This is an optional opportunity for teams to practice with their robot on the actual competition playing field, scope out the competition, and make robot changes.

November 10th: Game Day!!

Teams are rewarded for their hard work with a funday competing with their robot and are also judged on their Engineering Notebook, Exhibit & Interview, Marketing Presentation, and Spirit & Sportsmanship. Winners advance to regional competition. 

Important Dates to Remember:

October 6th                T-shirt orders Due

October 9th               Team participation turned in.

October 12th              Demographic information Completed.

October 21st              Students Registered in Best Register

October 21st              Signed up for Field Practice Time

October 21st              Practice Day

November 1st             Driver Schedule Due

November 6th             Engineering Notebook Turned in.

November 9th             Marketing & Exhibit Presentation Time

November 10th           Game Day

December 16th-17th  Regions in Denver

*Make sure that you are using the BESTregistry when submitting/registering for these activities. If you have a question the Help guide is there to use.

Sponsor Shout out!

Without our Industry sponsors BEST Robotics and other College run Stem activities would not be possible. We truly appreciate your trust in the College and helping us strengthen the future of young minds.

Past Competition Video's