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Your source of season information for the FIRST Robotics Competition.
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Build Community and Support the FIRST Mission
Oct 28, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST® Alum & FIRST® Robotics Competition Program DirectorFIRST® and many of our Program Delivery Partners are non-profits. In fact, FIRST is one of the highest rated non-profits by Charity Navigator.
A New Regional
Oct 25, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FRC Senior Program DirectorIt takes extraordinary circumstances for us to add a regional event after both the first and second rounds of event preferencing have run. This year in Mexico, those extraordinary circumstances have happened!
2023 FIRST® Championship Information
Oct 20, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST® Robotics Competition Program DirectorPlans are being finalized for the 2023 FIRST® Championship event. While we don’t yet have all the details confirmed, we wanted to share what we know now.
Reminders: Kit of Parts Opt-Out, Grants, Pool Noodles and More!
Oct 17, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior DirectorA bundle of reminders for the upcoming season!
A New Program Director for FIRST Robotics Competition
Oct 12, 2022 Written by Chris Rake, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, FIRSTShortly after FIRST® Championship, we launched a search for our new Senior Director of FIRST® Robotics Competition. It is my pleasure to announce that we have completed this search, and Collin Fultz will be the new Senior Director of FIRST Robotics Competition, effective immediately!
A New Event and the Founder’s Reception
Oct 06, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program ManagerAs we said in this blog post, we were anticipating one additional Regional event in Turkey this season. I’m excited to announce that the new event, the Mersin Regional, is happening in 2023! After a two-year hiatus, we’re also excited to bring back the Founder’s Reception on Friday, January 6, 2023.
Second Event Registration, Black Tote Opt-Out, Kit & Kickoff Selection
Oct 03, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program ManagerEvent Preferencing round 1 wrap-up, round 2 reminders, and updates on Black Tote Opt-Out and Kit & Kickoff Selection!
Event Updates and Reminders
Sep 28, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program ManagerEvent updates plus event preferencing and grants reminders galore!
More Than
Sep 27, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program ManagerOn September 26, FIRST® announced the launch of More Than, a campaign to dismantle labels for kids and promote self-esteem through STEM.
2023 Safety Animation Award Theme & Safety Manual Now Available!
Sep 23, 2022 Written by Ashley Marie Johnson, FIRST Robotics Competition Program SpecialistWe are excited to announce the theme for the 2023 Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL Solutions: Power in the Pits!