How to Join
Grade Levels: | 9 - 12 |
Purpose: | We compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), a worldwide organization of 4000+ active high school robotics teams. Every January we get a brand new challenge and have 2 months to design, build, and program a 120 lbs robot to play a game in 3 v. 3 matches on a big field. Dubbed “a varsity sport for the mind” FRC combines difficult technical challenges with the excitement of competition to inspire students in STEM pursuits. |
Months: |
Pre-Season: September - December
Field Set Build: January – February Fall: Official FRC season event registration January - February: the six-week robot design and build period with robot shipment deadline in late February March - April: Regional and Championship events for qualifying teams April: World Championship events for qualifying teams Summer: we may compete in optional summer competitions and strongly encourage our US 9-12 students to help with robotics summer camp |
Practice Location: | Robotics HQ within 1 mile of campus 11563 Grooms Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 (map) |
Meet / Competition Info: |
2 regional tournaments involve overnight travel and missing a few days of school:
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Cost: |
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Anticipated # of Students: | 30 |
Expected Parent Involvement: |
We welcome family members to attend competitions. Every family is expected to:
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Notes: |
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Facilitators: | Christy Hansell (christy.hansell7@gmail.com) and Scott Reuter |
How To Register: |
Every year you must:
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