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A Gracious Professionalism® Reminder

Dec 19, 2023 Written by Previous Woodie Flowers Award Recipients

Gracious Professionalism® has an important role in the ethos of FIRST®.  As Woodie said, "Talking about Gracious Professionalism is very important". So, let’s talk about Gracious Professionalism!

Get Ready for Kickoff 2024!

Dec 12, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director

The Kickoff of CRESCENDOSM presented by Haas is fast approaching! 

2024 KitBot Shopping List

Dec 07, 2023 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist

Kickoff is around the corner, and we are so excited! In this blog post, we release the shopping list of items to purchase for the KitBot. 

Event Rules Updates for 2024

Dec 06, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director

There are a few updates that we want to make you aware of in the Event Manual.

Support FIRST® and Bid On Some Cool Experiences

Dec 05, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST® Robotics Competition Senior Director

This year’s FIRST® Inspire Gala is Wednesday in Miami Beach, Florida and is co-hosted by will.i.am and the i.am/Angel Foundation! 

Build Skills with XRP

Nov 20, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director

I'm thrilled to share a new opportunity for FIRST® teams to enhance their skills and engage with their peers and the wider community: the XRP (eXperiential Robotics Platform).

2024 Digital Animation Award is Now Open!

Nov 15, 2023 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist

We’re excited to share that Digital Animation Award competition is now open!

Welcome Chief Scorekeepers

Nov 14, 2023 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist

Welcome to our two new Co-Chief Scorekeepers!

Future Control System RFP Released

Nov 10, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director & Rachel Moore, FIRST Tech Challenge Senior Director

Information about the new control system RFP for FIRST® Robotics Competition and FIRST® Tech Challenge.

A Potluck of Reminders

Nov 09, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director

A few updates and reminders for the upcoming season!