
About FIRST
FIRST Robotics is an organization founded in 1989 that encourages young people to participate in mentor-based robotics competitions that spark interest in engineering and technology. FIRST’s many levels of competitive programs foster valuable life skills, which include communication, leadership, gracious professionalism, and self-confidence. With nearly 120,000 volunteers, including professional engineers, college students, mentors, and teachers; 3,500 corporate, educational and professional sponsors; and $16 million dollars worth in scholarships offered to its participants, the FIRST program is an incredibly unique and rewarding opportunity available for all students.

2021 Rapid React
Alliances will work together to protect the FIRSTcity from approaching asteroids caused by a space skirmish. Each Alliance, along with their trusty droids, race to collect and score Power Cells in order to energize their Shield Generator for maximum protection. The Alliance with the highest score wins.

2020 Infinite Recharge
Alliances will work together to protect the FIRSTcity from approaching asteroids caused by a space skirmish. Each Alliance, along with their trusty droids, race to collect and score Power Cells in order to energize their Shield Generator for maximum protection. The Alliance with the highest score wins.