FIRST

What is FIRST?

FIRST Robotics is the ultimate sport of the mind. It combines the excitement of sports with the skill and precision of science and technology. "Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six week time limit teams and students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand", and hone teamwork skills, and build and program an industrial size robot to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors" (FIRST).

Why Join?

FIRST Robotics is open to all skill levels. Individuals for technical and non-technical sub teams are needed. Within one robotics team there are several smaller, more specifically oriented, groups of people. These smaller teams are: Build team, Design Team, Programming Team, and the Media Team. Each team completes a critical part of building a winning robot.

What can FIRST do for you?

"Over 88% of FIRST Robotics Competition Participants have more interest in doing well in school and 92% are more interested in attending college" (FIRST). Participating in robotics can also provide access to millions of scholarships offered by colleges, universities, and corporations who support FIRST.