{"id":71,"date":"2022-05-22T00:26:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-22T00:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jedc.org\/first\/first-robotics-competition\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:35:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T21:35:49","slug":"first-robotics-competition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/first-robotics-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"FIRST Robotics Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_post_title_0 et_pb_post_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_title_container\"><h1 class=\"entry-title\">FIRST Robotics Competition<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FIRST Robotics Competition is... (2018)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wSA6InzFAZE?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae <\/em><\/sup><\/span>Robotics Competition?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> <\/span>Robotics Competition challenges teams of young people and their mentors to solve a common problem in a six-week timeframe using a standard \"kit of parts\" and a common set of rules. <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> <\/span>Robotics Competition Teams build robots from the parts and compete in games designed by a committee of engineers and other professionals!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span>FIRST<sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> <\/span><\/em>redefines winning for these students by rewarding teams for excellence in design, demonstrated team spirit, gracious professionalism and maturity, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Scoring the most points is a secondary goal. Winning means building partnerships that last.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHO<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> <\/span>Robotics Competition Teams 10-20 high school age kids.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Teams form in schools, clubs, and neighborhood groups. No requirements on affiliation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Teams need a handful of adult coach\/mentors including some engineering-mentors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHEN<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kick off for <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> <\/span>Robotics Competition is in early January, though most teams will meet before then to develop basic skills and prepare for the season.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">The season has a very strict 6-week build season. Robots must be in a box ready to ship to competition exactly 6 weeks after the kick off.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regional Competitions take place in March and April.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHERE<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is currently only one <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> <\/span>Robotics Competition Team in Alaska. That team is open to any student in the Anchorage area that wishes to participate.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Teams can be formed anywhere, though access to a machine shop and professional mentors (which can be done virtually) is recommended.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">There are no <em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> Robotics Competition Tournaments in Alaska. Teams must fly to the Lower-48 or Hawaii to compete. A list of Competitions can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/team-event-search#type=events&amp;sort=name&amp;programs=FRC\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">HOW<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/robotics\/frc\/start-a-team\"><span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> <\/span>Robotics Competition Website<\/a> for information on starting a team. More information and assistance is available by emailing firstak@jedc.org.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">COST<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> <\/span>Robotics Competition is the most expensive of the <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup><\/span>\u00a0programs. A minimum of $20,000 is usually needed for a first year program (this includes travel funding to attend a tournament).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">THEME<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Theme For The 2026-2027 <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> <\/span>Robotics Competition Season is:<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_divider_hidden et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_4 et_pb_divider_hidden et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first_biocore_logo_frc_lockup_rgb-scaled.png\" title=\"first_biocore_logo_frc_lockup_rgb\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/first_biocore_logo_frc_lockup_rgb-scaled.png 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