First event preferences have been published! If your team missed the preference window, that's okay. We are now open for registration for those teams who are not registered or waitlisted yet. Also, the NASA grant applications are due Monday, September 30!
First Event Assignments and NASA Grant
Sep 27, 2019 Written by Frank Merrick.firstrise redirect
Kit of Parts: The Basics & 2020 Deets
Sep 26, 2019 Written by Kate Pilotte, Kit of Parts Manager, FIRST Robotics Competition.Everything you need to know about the 2020 Kit of Parts! Or at least everything we can share now!
Another Team Update and Event Preference Deadline!
Sep 25, 2019 Written by Frank Merrick.Team Update 0.2 is now available, and don't forget to get your first event preferences in before Noon, ET on Thursday, September 26!
Impact
Impact
Proven, verifiable impact! FIRST LEGO League’s positive impact on participants is gratifying and well documented. Over 87% are more interested in doing well in school, and 88% have more interest in attending college.
Impact
Impact
The positive impact on FIRST Tech Challenge participants is gratifying and well documented. Over 86% have more interest in doing well in school and 87% are more interested in attending college. View impact resources.
2016 FIRST Tech Challenge Impact Infographic
FIRST Tech Challenge teams get to:
Pool Noodles, Event Preferences and an Overview Document, More DLC Goodies
Sep 20, 2019 Written by Frank Merrick.Information about Pool Noodles for 2020. Plus Event Preferencing is open and we have a helpful overview available! And another DLC pack!
New Chief Volunteers!
Sep 19, 2019 Written by Fiona Hanlon, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, FIRST Robotics CompetitionTeam Update 0.1
Sep 18, 2019 Written by Frank Merrick.Update to the Stop Build Day Rules. Team Update 0.1.
Event Preferencing Opening Soon
Sep 16, 2019 Written by Frank Merrick.First Event Preferencing opens on Thursday, September 19 at Noon Eastern! Get your team ready today!