An update on District teams advancing to FIRST Championship from Regional events and an overview of new team resources.
District Team Championship Advancement & New Resources
Aug 17, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program Manager & Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience SpecialistTen Inspiring Community Organizations Awarded STEM Equity Community Innovation Grants from FIRST®
Grants Will Provide Equitable STEM Engagement Opportunities for Youth across Six Countries
Pro-Level Monday.com Accounts for Teams!
Aug 03, 2022 Written by Dan Goldenberg and Dean Yonah from OnyxTronix #22312023 Event Listings & A Frank Farewell
Aug 03, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionThe 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition season is fast approaching! You can start planning your event attendance now by checking out the list of official events we have posted.
SOLIDWORKS Software Access for All Teams!
Jul 26, 2022 Written by Marie Planchard, Senior Director, Early Engagement Ecosystem, Dassault SystemesFor years, SOLIDWORKS has been a Crown Supplier of FIRST and the software behind the FIRST competitions fields. Dassault Systemes will also be helping establish FIRST in France this year! Bonjour robots!
We get what we celebrate!
Jul 11, 2022 Written by the FIRST Hall of FameAs FIRST Robotics Competition teams wrap up the 2021-22 season and begin preparations for the new challenges ahead, summer provides an abundance of opportunities for team development, including skill building, recruitment, and community outreach.
Timeout Process (and Playoff Tournament!) Review
Jun 30, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience SpecialistAs mentioned earlier this year in our Timeout Trouble blog, we are committed to reviewing the timeout process now that the season is over. In discussing how to approach this project, we wanted to be open to ideas that may come up that expand beyond just timeouts so we are reviewing the entire playoff process.
Youth Innovations Offering Solutions to Global Transportation Issues Recognized at FIRST® LEGO® League Global Innovation Award Ceremony Presented by Qualcomm Incorporated
“Takevians” of Samsun, Turkey Take Home Top Honors
New Co-Chiefs and more FIRST Positions Posted
Jun 16, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionMany community members are aware that we identify volunteer co-chiefs for some of our key volunteer positions such as Robot Inspector and Volunteer Coordinator, along with others.