FIRST Robotics Competition

Mentor a Rookie team Volunteer Opportunities Mentor a Rookie team We have six new Rookie teams in Oregon this season and are looking for veteran teams who are willing to mentor.  Here are where our teams are located.  If you want to be their mentor please contact me and I will connect you to their team.  Thank you in advance! Prospect     Astoria     La Pine     Waldorf School (Portland)     West Linn     Hood River Volunteer Opportunities  Greetings  FIRST  LEGO League Oregon Volunteers, As I am sure you are aware, the  FIRST  LEGO League Qualifying Tournaments begin this weekend and run the next two weekends across the state. All of the tournaments are looking for additional volunteers to facilitate these celebrations of success for the kids who have worked so hard on this year's HYDRO DYNAMICS challenge.  In addition to hoping you can join us at your local event, I would l...

FIRST Choice/Virtual Kit Upcoming Events FIRST Choice Your FIRST Choice credentials are now available.   While invoicing is taking longer than anticipated it will not stop you from securing your FIRST Choice requests.  You have been taken care of. Upcoming Events November 20th  Kickoff registration deadline December 9th   BunnyBots January 6th  Kickoff February 17th  Corvallis Scrimmage   If you are not a Rookie team you will be waitlisted until December 1st.  If there are any remaining slots available teams will be taken from the waitlist.  

Synthesis Challenge Corvallis Scrimmage Important Dates Synthesis Challenge Is your team participating in this year’s BunnyBots competition? If so, then you have the opportunity to win $500 through this year’s Synthesis Video Challenge!  Through the challenge, teams will be tasked with creating a video that features their BunnyBot using the Synthesis simulator. $500 dollars each will be awarded to the two teams who best display their uses of Synthesis through their video. Synthesis is a robot simulator created by FRC students that allows CAD robot models to be paired with code in a simulated match environment. The software allows you to test your robot’s design, practice driving, and test code before completing the manufacturing process.  This year’s BunnyBots field is available to teams with the download of the Synthesis software. More information and criteria for the video challenge along with instructions on how to submit your video can be foun...