Mentors are individuals from all backgrounds and disciplines who work with students to share their knowledge and guide them through the season. Many Mentors contribute on a weekly basis during…
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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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Absolutely, the easiest way to join a FIRST® Robotics Competition program is to start your own team. Ask your principal if your school has a team; if not, encourage your…
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The FIRST® Robotics Competition 2021-2022 game has not been released to the public yet but will be in January. When released, you can find resources on our Resources Page.
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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Teachers, parents, and technology professionals all make excellent coaches. The coach must be 18 years or older and should have the desire to explore side-by-side with students and have good…
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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 2023 FIRST® Robotics Competition game will be released with the game in January 2023. Once released, you can find all official rules in the Game Manual.
The cost can vary from team to team and region to region depending on what level of participation the team chooses. Here are some basic cost parameters: – There are…
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