Upcoming Events (RRN)

Welcome to the First Annual Rural Robotics Coding Bootcamp! 

Friday, August 14 | 6pm-9pm ET

Saturday, August 15 | 9am-12pm

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Mentors, please fill out this form for your teams so we can plan on how many people are attending. Students, please send this form to one of your mentors or fill it out if they're not available.

Make sure to join the discord via the QR code on the poster for announcements and updates as we get closer to the bootcamp date.

Email gnochmaestro@gmail.com if you have any questions. 

The Southern Virginia Showdown is a brand new off-season FIRST Robotics Competition event held at Magna Vista High School in Ridgeway, Virginia on October 3, 2026. This event will bring together up to 24 high school robotics teams from across the region for a day of competition, learning, and excitement. 

The 2026 Showdown is proudly presented by FRC 1262 - The STAGS, FRC 3258 - MADAWGS, and FTC 21358 - Shockwave Robotics.

Competing teams are encouraged to utilize this event as an opportunity to train new students and mentors. Above all else, please bring plenty of team spirit and excitement with you!

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Rural Robotics Showcase brings together FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams from across Virginia for a day of innovation, hands-on learning, and family fun! Experience exciting robot demonstrations, meet the students behind the machines, and discover how robotics is transforming STEM education in rural communities. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in interactive STEM activities, drive real competition robots, talk with team members, and explore the exciting world of engineering, programming, and technology. Whether you're a future engineer or simply curious about robotics, there's something for everyone! 

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Email: Outreach@team977 for more information or to participate