Welcome to the FIRST Robotics Competition Blog
Your source of season information for the FIRST Robotics Competition.
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Resources, Resources, Resources!
Jan 25, 2023 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience SpecialistFIRST® has created additional technical resources for teams!
Community Resources for Teams
Jan 19, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program DirectorThe strength of FIRST® lies within our community, a global network of coaches, mentors, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and alumni committed to our mission.
One of the ways our community shows its strength is in the resources created each season to help teams tackle new challenges presented in each year’s game. We’re highlighting a few of these resources to help spread their awareness throughout more of the FIRST community.
2023 Team Avatars
Jan 18, 2023 Written by Jason Proulx, FIRST Robotics Competition Software EngineerThe Team Avatar Submission Portal is NOW OPEN for 2023 team avatars!
Post-Kickoff Reminders
Jan 12, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program DirectorWhile your teams are deep in strategy, design, and build work, we want to highlight a few upcoming deadlines and an event venue change.
Post-Kickoff Game Info
Jan 10, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program DirectorHoly moly! What a weekend! Whether you joined us in-person in Manchester, New Hampshire, at a local kickoff, with your team, or at your house, I hope you enjoyed the 2023 FIRST® Robotics Competition Kickoff presented by Novelis. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the entire team of staff, partners, and volunteers that make the worldwide start of each season possible.
Team Resources
Jan 05, 2023 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience SpecialistWe have some great resources available to help teams this season!
Kickoff: Around the Corner!
Jan 03, 2023 Written by Kate Pilotte, Senior Kit of Parts Manager, but the work of SO MANY!In just a few days, we will kick off the 2023 season. Things happen quickly so we want to make sure you are prepared.
Here are some January dates you don’t want to miss:
Career Resources Coming Soon!
Dec 28, 2022 Written by Michelle Long, Director of Alumni RelationsMichelle Long (she/her) from FIRST® shares some tips and resources for making the most of your FIRST experience as you think about life after high school!
Kickoff Hype!
Dec 19, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program DirectorSaturday. January 7, 2023. Noon ET! It’s the FIRST® Robotics Competition Kickoff presented by Novelis, and we are so excited to get this season officially underway!
Accessibility Updates for FIRST® Robotics Competition
Dec 15, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST® Robotics Competition Team Experience SpecialistAs we get closer and closer to the 2023 FIRST® Robotics Competition Season, we wanted to share some updates with respect to accessibility that we have been working on.