{"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":"2026-03-11T15:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T23:01:50","slug":"first-robotics-competition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/first-robotics-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"FIRST Robotics Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Post Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/wSA6InzFAZE&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What is FRC Video&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Basic Information &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<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<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Overview&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<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 &#8220;kit of parts&#8221; 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<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Essentials PT1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Who (header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHO<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Who&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<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<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;When (Header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHEN<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;When&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<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<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Where (Header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHERE<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Where&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<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<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Essentials PT2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;How (Header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">HOW<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;How&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<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<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Cost (Header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">COST<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Cost&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<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<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;THEME AND OTHER INFOMATION&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">THEME<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Theme For The 2025-26 <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae<\/em><\/sup> <\/span>Robotics Competition Season is:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; 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autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wSA6InzFAZE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/robotics\/frc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px;\">Visit the official FRC Site<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\">The\u00a0<em>FIRST<\/em>\u00a0Robotics 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. Teams build robots from the parts and compete in games designed by Dean Kamen, Dr. Woodie Flowers, and a committee of engineers and other professionals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\"><span class=\"text\" style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><em>FIRST<\/em>\u00a0redefines 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.8em; margin: 0px 0px 5px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(1, 43, 22); line-height: 1.2142em; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 1px 1px !important;\">ESSENTIALS<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4285em; margin: 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; color: rgb(1, 43, 22); text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 1px 1px !important;\"><span style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1.4285em; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2em;\">WHO<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; color: rgb(1, 43, 22); line-height: 19.90625px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px !important;\">\n<li style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 6px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 12px;\">FRC Teams 10-20 high school age kids\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 6px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 12px;\">Teams form in schools, clubs, and neighborhood groups. No requirements on affiliation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 6px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 12px;\">Teams need a handful of adult coach\/mentors including some engineering-mentors.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4285em; margin: 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; color: rgb(1, 43, 22); text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 1px 1px !important;\">WHEN<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; color: rgb(1, 43, 22); line-height: 19.90625px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px !important;\">\n<li style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 6px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 12px;\">Kick off for FRC is in early January, though most teams will meet before then to develop basic skills and prepare for the season.<\/li>\n<li style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 6px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 12px;\">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. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 6px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 12px;\">Regional Competitions take place in March and April.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4285em; margin: 20px 0px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; color: rgb(1, 43, 22); text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 1px 1px !important;\">WHERE<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-position: outside; color: rgb(1, 43, 22); line-height: 19.90625px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px !important;\">\n<li style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 6px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 12px;\">There is currently only one FRC team in Alaska. That team is open to any student in the Anchorage area that wishes to participate.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 6px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 12px;\">Teams can be formed anywhere, though access to a machine shop and professional mentors (which can be done virtually) is recommended.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li style=\"border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 6px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 12px;\">There are no FRC Tournaments in Alaska. Teams must fly to the Lower-48 or Hawaii to compete. 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