Teams are created based on parent volunteer coaches. Please consider coaching your child's team so this great program can run! Coaches resources may be found HERE. What is FIRST Tech Challenge? Teams of students collaborate to build and program a robot that competes on a 12' by 12' field. Each year the challenge is designed to encourage students to think critically and expand their knowledge of the engineering process. FIRST Tech Challenge in MN is part of an international robotics program that includes more than 3,000 teams globally. The registration fee includes 1 Regional Event. If a team chooses to attend or qualifies for other events, additional fees may apply to cover tournament costs. What a team does.... The FTC challenge is released at the beginning of September and qualifying events will occur from November through January. Teams will typically meet two to three times per week, designing, building and programming their robot. Another aspect of FTC is the engineering notebook; a tool for teams to document their robot design iterations, programming changes, community outreach, team brainstorming sessions and team meetings. Teams also participate in community outreach and connect with their engineering community. Outreach occurs in many ways, from demoing at the local library to volunteering in a school to demoing at a local company and an infinite number of other possibilities. This team based, hands-on competitive robotics program proved challenging and exciting learning opportunities for young people. It develops teamwork and leadership skills and promotes excitement in science and technology. Visit the FIRST website for more program information. FTC will be held at Chan High School. 2021-22 Season It's time to go FULL SPEED AHEAD with the 2021-2022 robotics season FIRST Forward. Transportation drives us forward- impacting economies, bridging cultures, and making us all more globally connected. Don't miss this exciting season! FIRST Tech Challenge teams will race against time to transport hard-to-move essential goods as they explore the future of transporting relief to those in need in 2021-2022 FREIGHT FRENZY! Community Education programs follow the district Fall Safe Learning plan. For up-to-date information, visit https://www.district112.org/district/safe-learning-plan
