FIRST History
Who is the Founder of FIRST
Dean Kamen
What are all four of the FIRST programs?
FLL JR., FLL, FTC, and FRC
When are regional competition held? (Usually)
March and April
How many Core Values are there?
6
What is our current team number?
2451
When was FIRST founded?
1992
How long is the FTC build and practice season?
5 weeks max.
How long is build season?
6 weeks
Which FIRST philosophy?
Learning and competing like crazy but treating one another with respect and kindness in the process.
Gracious Professionalism
How many team members to we have this year?
25!
What's the FIRST logo?
What FLL team did we partner with for innovation?
GLOW
What does every team receive from FIRST at the kick-off to aid in design and construction of the robot(s)?
Kit of Parts
When did Core Values become a part of FRC?
Almost 3 years!
What was our Rookie Year?
2008/ 2013?
In 2019, how many scholarships did FIRST give?
$80 million worth of scholarships
What are the age groups for FLL Jr. and FLL?
FLL Jr.=K-3rd grade
FLL=4th-8th grade
How many Kickoff Kit materials are shipped worldwide?
More than 115 tons are shipped all over the world by FedEx (weighs more than 27,000 gallons of water or 10 School busses)
What are the FIRST philosophies?
Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition
What competition do we go to every year?
Midwest
Where did Dean Kamen graduate from?
WPI
How many FLL teams are there worldwide?
38,609 individual teams
What did FIRST stop doing in the 2020 season?
Bag and Tag
Name all Core Values. (just the words)
Discovery, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, Fun, and Teamwork
What does "PWNing it" mean?
It means owning and overcoming your weaknesses and struggles