What is FIRST?

Cardinal Dynamics competes within the organization FIRST, or For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, is a national organization dedicated to helping students discover the magic of science and technology. Cardinal Dynamics competes through FRC.

What is FRC?

FIRST has several programs, including FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), a high-school level program where different teams (including us) compete and cooperate with each other. Students also learn skills such as fundraising, creating a cohesive brand, and volunteering in their communities. 

Every year we receive a new challenge, or game. These games can range from basketball and shooting frisbees to hanging large inner tubes on pegs over 7 feet in the air. After the game is revealed, we only have six weeks and a few days to work on the robot. These six weeks are known as "Build Season". After Build Season, our team goes to competitions, where many different teams compete and work together to win matches and awards.