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Your source of season information for the FIRST Robotics Competition.
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Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL Winner and Finalists
Feb 03, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionFIRST Robotics Competition is delighted to announce the winner and finalists for the 2022 Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL!
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I)
Feb 01, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionFIRST Robotics Competition has recently taken more steps forward in our work prioritizing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and I wanted to make you aware of them.
Remote Judging Update
Jan 25, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Engagement SpecialistBack in November, we released a blog that shared that Single-Day Events are judged remotely. At the time, the plan was that traditional events would conduct judging in-person (although events could choose to do Dean’s List remotely).
Seasons
Jan 19, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionOne of the many things I love about FIRST is its seasonality. There’s something natural and comforting about being able to look at a calendar and have an idea of not just what the weather may be like outside (if you live in a place like New England) but what’s going on in FIRST Robotics Competition.
Team Avatars Return for 2022
Jan 12, 2022 Written by Matt Pilotte, Senior Manager, Electrical EngineeringFor the 2022 FIRST Robotics Competition season, teams will once again be able to submit a Team Avatar to represent them on the RAPID REACT Audience Displays and their frc-events.firstinspires.org team pages.
And We're Off!!!
Jan 11, 2022 Written by Kate Pilotte, Sr. Kit of Parts ManagerIt was incredible to finally release RAPID REACT in to the wild.
Kickoff Saturday!!!
Jan 07, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionI went to my first ever New England Patriots football game Sunday.
Kickoff: So Close!
Jan 06, 2022 Written by Kate Pilotte, Sr. Kit of Parts Manager, but the product of work by so many!In just a few days, we will kick off the 2022 season. Things happen quickly so we want to make sure you are prepared.
A Message from the Woodie Flowers Award Winners
Jan 03, 2022 Written by Woodie Flowers Award WinnersAs a youngster, Woodie Claude Flowers was surrounded by loving parents and mentors that instilled many essential core values in “Scooter” including the importance of Woodie being helpful, kind, respectful, inquisitive, and humble.
Volunteer Registration and FIRST Championship Health and Safety Policy
Dec 28, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics CompetitionVolunteer Registration is now open for all FIRST Robotics Competition events, including FIRST Championship!