Welcome to FIRST in Vermont
Bringing FIRST Robotics to the Green Mountain State
We need volunteers for the University of Vermont’s FRC New England Qualifying Event April 2-4
Many roles are available for volunteers at this exciting event in UVM’s Patrick Gym!
If you are interested in volunteering, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Ilene Brown (ir_brown@icloud.com), for more information on how to participate. We need judges, referees, robot inspectors, queuing experts, field resetters, and more! Please help us deliver a premier STEM educational experience to Vermont youth, and sign up to volunteer today! You will not regret it!
Come watch or volunteer for ten exciting events this year!
The 10th and biggest robotics competition yet!
The University of Vermont’s FRC Week 5 Qualifier is just around the corner, and it will be the finale of Vermont’s biggest competitive youth robotics season in history!
Events List:
FLL Springfield VT Qualifier, 12/06/2025
FLL Rutland Qualifier, 12/07/2025
FLL Shelburne Qualifier, 12/13/2025
FLL Northfield Qualifier, Norwich University, Northfield, VT. 12/14/2025
FLL Championship, GlobalFoundries, Essex Jct., VT. 01/17/2026 (click here for event info)
FTC Northern Qualifier, Champlain Valley Union HS, Hinesburg, VT. 1/24/2026
FTC Southern Qualifier, Mount Anthony Union Middle School, Bennington, VT. 1/31/2026
FTC Northfield Qualifier, Norwich University, Northfield, VT. 2/15/2026
FTC State Championship, South Burlington HS, South Burlington, VT. 03/07/2026 (Click here for event info)
FRC New England District Qualifier, UVM Patrick Gym, Burlington, VT. 4/2-4/4/2026 (Click here for the event schedule)
What is FIRST?
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is teams of kids building sophisticated robots for exciting cooper-tition!
FIRST was founded in 1992, by MiT professor Woodie Flowers.
FIRST Students learn:
STEM skills: programming, mechanical design, and electronics - inspiring STEM career interests!
Team skills: teamwork, communication, project management, finance, and school pride!
Life skills: inclusion, self confidence, ethics, and “gracious professionalism”!
FIRST is for every age!
FIRST builds lasting STEAM outcomes!
Detailed information about this study can be found at http://www.firstinspires.org/impact
FIRST is growing in Vermont!
FIRSTinVT is a non-profit organization dedicated to starting and improving FIRST teams at all program levels by building sustaining relationships between teams and community partners.
Contact Us to:
Start a new team
Connect with teams in your area
Learn about sponsorship opportunities