This page hosts content archived for the 2022 RAPID REACT playing field. Current playing field assets can be found here. 

The Official Scorer for FIRST Robotics Competition is a volunteer position for the 2023 game, CHARGED UP^SM presented by Haas. Official Scorers observe matches, count game pieces, and input scores. Work under the direction of the Head Referee.

The Control System Advisor assists teams with Robot Control System-related issues

PTC is pleased to announce the release of PTC Creo 3.0 for FIRST teams! PTC Creo 3.0 is 3D CAD software available to all FIRST teams providing the opportunity to design, assemble, and test your robot in a virtual environment before starting physical prototypes or build.

Detailed information about the SolidWorks software package, including tutorials and models provided.

To make it easier for teams to design the next great robot, FIRST has partnered with Autodesk, to provide Autodesk^® software licenses to schools who have a FIRST program.