Novelis, a Leading Sustainable Aluminum Solutions Provider, Expands 10 Years of Support of FIRST® by Signing on as a Strategic Partner; Novelis Will Work with the Global Nonprofit to Inspire Youth Participants to be Environmental Stewards and Champion Sustainability in Their Communities
2022
Nov
03
Increased Woodie Flowers Finalist Awards at District Championships
Nov 03, 2022
Written by The Woodie Flowers Award Committee
Submitted by jhiggins on Wed, 11/02/2022 - 12:36pm
2022
Oct
28
Build Community and Support the FIRST Mission
Oct 28, 2022
Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST® Alum & FIRST® Robotics Competition Program Director
FIRST® and many of our Program Delivery Partners are non-profits. In fact, FIRST is one of the highest rated non-profits by Charity Navigator.
2022
Oct
25
A New Regional
Oct 25, 2022
Written by Collin Fultz, FRC Senior Program Director
It takes extraordinary circumstances for us to add a regional event after both the first and second rounds of event preferencing have run. This year in Mexico, those extraordinary circumstances have happened!
2022
Oct
20
2023 FIRST® Championship Information
Oct 20, 2022
Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST® Robotics Competition Program Director
Plans are being finalized for the 2023 FIRST® Championship event. While we don’t yet have all the details confirmed, we wanted to share what we know now.
2022
Oct
17
Reminders: Kit of Parts Opt-Out, Grants, Pool Noodles and More!
Oct 17, 2022
Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director
A bundle of reminders for the upcoming season!
2022
Oct
12
A New Program Director for FIRST Robotics Competition
Oct 12, 2022
Written by Chris Rake, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, FIRST
Shortly after FIRST® Championship, we launched a search for our new Senior Director of FIRST® Robotics Competition. It is my pleasure to announce that we have completed this search, and Collin Fultz will be the new Senior Director of FIRST Robotics Competition, effective immediately!
2022
Oct
06
A New Event and the Founder’s Reception
Oct 06, 2022
Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program Manager
As we said in this blog post, we were anticipating one additional Regional event in Turkey this season. I’m excited to announce that the new event, the Mersin Regional, is happening in 2023! After a two-year hiatus, we’re also excited to bring back the Founder’s Reception on Friday, January 6, 2023.
2022
Oct
03
Second Event Registration, Black Tote Opt-Out, Kit & Kickoff Selection
Oct 03, 2022
Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program Manager
Event Preferencing round 1 wrap-up, round 2 reminders, and updates on Black Tote Opt-Out and Kit & Kickoff Selection!