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FRC
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science & Technology) is an organization dedicated to inspiring young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting Mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.”
Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship.
Learn more at firstinspires.org
The beginning of the build season is marked by the FRC Kickoff event where the game is announced and the manual and rulebook is released. After kickoff, teams have six weeks to build a robot designed to perform the challenges specified in the game. The game changes each year and no two games are the same although there are many similarities which can be noted for improved comprehension of the competition.
- Every game is composed of two alliances, red and blue, and each alliance is composed of 3 different teams/robots.
- Each alliance of three must coordinate their activities to increase the number of points obtained.
- The field is usually around 27 ft. by 54 ft
- Every year, the robot may use vision tracking code to track targets on the field.
Past games:
- 2017 Game Animation
- 2017 Game Manual "Steamworks"
- 2016 Game Animation
- 2016 Game Manual "Stronghold"
- 2015 Game Animation
- 2015 Game Manual "Recycle Rush"
Students who participate in FRC have access to many opportunities, some of which are exclusive to members of FIRST. These opportunities include but are not limited to:
- Exposure to STEM & Non-STEM related careers
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Development
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- And More.
- Direct mentorship from professionals working in both STEM & Non-STEM fields.
- Scholarships & Internships
All important dates can be found on the FIRST website
- Kit and Kickoff Registration opens - Thursday, October 12, 2017
- Additional In-District Event Registration Opens - November 2, 2017
- Additional Inter-District Event Registration Opens - November 9, 2017
- Kit and Kickoff Registration closes - Monday, November 20, 2017
- Payment due for 1st regional event - Monday, November 20, 2017
- FRC Season Kickoff - Saturday, January 6, 2018
- Payment Due: Additional In-District and Additional Inter-District Event(s) - January 31, 2018
- Stop Build Day - Tuesday, February 20, 2018