FIRST Robotics Competition Team Resources
The FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology. High school students use sophisticated technology to build and program industrial-size robots for a challenging field game. Participants and alumni have access to education and career discovery opportunities, connections to scholarships and employers, and a place in the FIRST community for life.
How to Start a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team
The following is meant to be a primer on how to start your very own FIRST Robotics Competition team and join this amazing network of students, mentors, and alumni! Click below to read more!
Rookie-Year Timeline
This timeline is meant to help rookie teams organize their first year. Following this rough guide will ensure plenty of time to prepare for the competition season, learn the basics about building robots, form relationships with sponsors, and more!
FRC Testimonials
This is a collection of testimonials from students, alumni, mentors, and teams around Vermont about their experiences in FRC. They will discuss some of the challenges they faced, the obstacles they overcame, and what resources best helped them along the way!
Teams Willing to Help in Vermont!
This spreadsheet contains the contact information for FRC teams (and other FIRST programs) in Vermont who are willing to share their knowledge and resources with you. Please do not hesitate to reach out — the collaborative FIRST community is here for you!