Junior Marble League 2019 Event 1: Opening Ceremony and Underwater Race

The first event of Junior Marble League 2019 was held on the 19th of April 2019, not only featuring the first event: the Underwater Race, but also the Opening Ceremony

Event
The marbles roll down the starting ramp into the water and then roll along the track until the finish line. The first two teams to cross the finish line move on to the next round.

Heat 1
This race consisted of a close photo finish between Beehive from the Buzzing Bees and Steamy from the Hazers, with only a 0.01 second margin. This race also saw Marbles United being eliminated in last place, with a start gate malfunction.

Heat 2
Chilly Cat's Eyes had an early lead down the ramp, but was then overtaken by the Savage Speeders Junior Team, and took the lead. Team Aqua then comes in from the outside to take a brief lead, but the Savage Speeders Junior Team bounced back to retake the lead and finished first in another close finish with Ecto from the Team Plasma. Crazy Cat's Eyes are unable to finish in the top 2, and Mellow Yellow finished last, despite a great start.

Heat 3
This race was very close from start to finish. The Jungle Jumpers took the lead after the turn, but gets overtaken by the 3 other teams. Team Galactic, the Thunderbolts and the O'rangers only had 0.02 of a second separating all three teams. After a long wait due to a photo finish, it was revealed that Team Galactic and the Thunderbolts tied for 1st.

Heat 4
The Hazers had a great turn after the slope, however the Savage Speeders and thr Indigo Stars came very close to overtaking them near the finish. The Hazers however held on by 0.01 seconds to the Savage Speeders.

Semifinal A
All 4 teams paused pretty long after the bump against the wall after going down the ramp. The Green Ducks then took the lead after the turn, but were overtaken by the Hazers. They took the lead back again after a push from behind by the Thunderbolts. However, the Hazers yet again took back the lead again and finished first with a time of 14.96, the fastest time in this event.

Semifinal B
The Savage Speeders took an early lead after the turn and stayed there for the remainder of the race. The race for 2nd place and the spot in the final was very intense, with Team Galactic nudging the Midnight Wisps, slowing both teams down. The Chocolatiers advanced to the final.

Final
The Hazers made a lead down the ramp early in the race. However, after the turn the Savage Speeders took the lead, and held on for the rest of the race, winning them their first gold medal in Marble League 2019.

Results
* 2 consolation points for track defect