Anyone with an interest in changing lives through STEM can start a team – educators, parents, anyone with the time and motivation. Most teams in Washington are school-based. Others are…
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The purpose of the FIRST® Youth Protection Program (FIRST® YPP) is to provide Coaches, Mentors, Volunteers, employees, others working in FIRST® programs, team members, parents, and guardians of team members…
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The FIRST Robotics Competition game for 2019 is called INFINITE RECHARGE. In INFINITE RECHARGE, two alliances work to protect FIRST City from approaching asteroids caused by a distant space skirmish.…
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What does every FIRST® Robotics Competition team need? – Two or more adult Mentors with both technical and non-technical expertise willing and motivated to “coach” the team through the build…
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Fee Refunds and Vouchers Registration Fees paid to FIRST Washington to register for the 2022 FIRST® Robotics Competition Season are non-refundable except as expressly set forth below. Initial Registration Fee The person or entity that…
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The rules for the 2019 FIRST® Robotics Competition game will be released with the game in January 2020. Once released, you can find all official rules in the INFINITE RECHARGE…
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FIRST® Robotics Competition brought to you by FIRST® Washington, is designed for youths ages 14-18 and grades 9-12. Often referred to as a Sport for the Mind, FIRST® Robotics Competition…
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A FIRST® Robotics Competition team has 10 or more high school-aged students who are willing to put in the time after school (and some weekends) to do any job the…
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In general, as a coach, volunteer, or team member you should be meeting with your team at least several times per week during the build and competition season (January –…
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Teams must have access to either a Mac or a PC with an internet connection. Computers will be used for the design process, and for programming the team’s robot. Students…
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