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Your source of season information for the FIRST Robotics Competition.
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Congratulations Class of 2021
May 14, 2021 Written by Michelle Long, Director of Alumni RelationsThat gif is no exaggeration of my excitement, energy… or hair. I get to channel all that energy into my job at FIRST, which is everything after high school – education, enlistment, employment, whatever your next steps are, it’s my job to help you in getting there. This time of year, that means GRADUATION.
Meet the Operations Team at FIRST HQ!
May 06, 2021 Written by Naomi Mancuso, FIRST Operations Support ManagerEver wonder about the FIRST employees working behind the curtains at FIRST HQ? My name is Naomi Mancuso, and I am the manager for the FIRST Operations team, also known informally as Team Support or “Ops.”
2022 FIRST Robotics Competition Initial Registration Fees
Apr 30, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionHello, Teams! This is a super-short blog today just to let you know that initial registration fees have been published for the 2022 season on the Cost and Registration page.
Off-Season HYPE! End-of-Season Celebration HYPE! First 2021 Game Play HYPE!
Apr 29, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionI hope everyone saw the announcement FIRST made on the Inspire Blog announcing the return of off-season events starting July 1.
INFINITE RECHARGESM at Home Challenge Skills Competition Winners and Finalists
Apr 21, 2021 Written by Ted Hood, Kit of Parts EngineerWe are happy to announce the Skills Competition Winners and Finalists for the INFINITE RECHARGESM at Home Challenge.
Safety Animation Award
Apr 20, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionWe have the winner and runners-up for the 2021 FIRST® Robotics Competition Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL!
Congratulations to our 2021 FIRST Innovation Challenge Semi-Finalists!
Apr 15, 2021 Written by FIRST StaffWe are beyond excited to announce this year’s FIRST Innovation Challenge presented by Qualcomm semi-finalists.
Skills Challenge, Innovation Challenge, & Larry Retiring
Apr 12, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionWhat a rush to the deadline! As folks know, last Thursday was the deadline to submit and lock INFINITE RECHARGESM at Home Skills Challenge scores, and we saw lots of teams coming in during those final hours.
Scores Deadline, Award Shows, Trophies, Interviews
Mar 31, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionIf you have not yet been contacted by a Judge Advisor for an interview you think you are due, please email firstroboticscompetition@firstinspires.org as soon as possible. We don’t want you to miss out!
Big Chairman’s Award Announcement & Unofficial Score Reporting Details
Mar 26, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionGreat news! We have decided that even though we won’t be having FIRST Championship this season, we will still be selecting FIRST Championship-level Chairman’s Award winners and finalists.