FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is a unique varsity sport of the mind designed to help high-school-aged young people discover how interesting and rewarding the life of engineers and researchers can be.
The FIRST 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. Teams build robots from the parts and enter them in competitions designed by Dean Kamen, Dr. Woodie Flowers, and a committee of engineers and other professionals.
FIRST redefines winning for these students because they are rewarded 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.
| Thursday, March 21st, 2013 |
| 7:45AM: 5 Team Reps to Load In 8:30AM: Pits and Machine Shop Open 8:30AM-12:00PM: Registration and Robot Inspection 10:00AM-12:00PM: Practice Rounds 12:00PM-1:00PM: Lunch Break 1:00PM-4:30PM: Practice Rounds 8:00PM: Pits and Machine Shop Close |
| Friday, March 22nd, 2013 |
| 8:00AM: Pits and Machine Shop Open 9:00AM-9:30AM: Opening Ceremonies 9:30AM-12:30PM: Seeding Matches 12:30PM-1:30PM: Lunch Break 1:30PM-5:45PM: Seeding Matches 6:00PM-6:45PM: Awards Ceremony 7:00PM: Pits and Machine Shops Close 6:30PM-9:00PM: Team Social event |
| Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 |
| 8:00AM: Pits and Machine Shop Open 9:00AM-9:30AM: Opening Ceremonies 9:30AM-12:15PM: Seeding Matches 12:15PM-12:30PM: Alliance Selections for Final Rounds 12:30PM-1:30PM: Lunch Break 1:30PM-4:30PM: Final Rounds 4:45PM-5:45PM: Award Ceremony 6:30PM: Pits and Machine Shop Close, Crates must be packed for shipping |