An overview of FIRST Programs, including individual program details, costs, and team information.

Spanish translation of FIRST marketing materials

Event Volunteer role descriptions and training information for FIRST Robotics Competition.

Chairman's Award, Woodie Flowers Award, or Safety Animation

Dean's List Award

Other Technical Issues

Featured case studies provide an in-depth look at the impact of the FIRST experience, from the transformative effect on students, schools, and communities to the development and inspiration of the next generation of innovators and leaders, and more.

How To Resources

How To: Navigate FIRST Registration System, Adult

General Resources for volunteers to access from registration information to training manuals.

Create awareness among students, teachers/educators, and parents of availability of FIRST Scholarships and overall FIRST Alumni initiatives; drive/increase student applications for scholarships; encourage FIRST participants to stay connected with FIRST after high school. 

The Head Referee for FIRST Robotic Competition is a Key Volunteer position. They are in a high visibility leadership position that is responsible for training, directing, and supervising all Referees and Official Scorers (when applicable).

The Practice Field Attendant volunteers for FIRST Robotics Competition schedule and monitor practice field and equipment usage throughout the competition.