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Memorial formed its first-ever First Tech Challenge Robotics Team in 2023. First Tech Challenge robotics competitions have teams of up to 15 to strategize, design, build, program, and operate a large robot competing and cooperating with other teams from around the state in league play tournaments. 

Those interested in joining our team can contact Mr. Bright and complete the Team Application. Team members will be required to be registered by a parent at www.firstinspires.org and accept a Consent and Release Form. 

The theme for the 2025-26 FIRST Tech Challenge is DECODE.

FIRST Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams of up to 15 members in grades 7-12 design, build, and code robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by Android technology, and can be coded using a graphical language or either of two versions of Java.

Timeline:

• September 6: FTC kick off

• September 20: FIRSTfare – We look forward to seeing you at Portland State University! Plan now to attend. FTC courses  link to register 

• October 18 (tentative date): FTC Professional Development

• League Meets

• February 21-22, 2026: Spark Invitational

• March 2026: Championship Tournament

-ortop.org/programs/ftc