FIRST History
The Army Ants
Competition
Build Season
Other FIRST Programs
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Who is the founder of FIRST?
Dean Kamen
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What is our team number?

3792

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What is the highest honor a team can receive at competition?

Impact Award

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When are regional competitions held?
March and April
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What are the three main programs in FIRST?

FLL, FTC, FRC

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When was FIRST founded?
1992
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What are our official team color(s)?

Green

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What is coopertition?

Displaying unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition because teams should cooperate as they compete

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How long is the build season?

2 Months

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What does FTC do?
They are given a game that is played on a smaller field, and the robots are built on a smaller scale. Very similar to FRC, but it is smaller.
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Where were the World Championships held in 2015 year?

St. Louis

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Who is our largest corporate sponsor?

Veterans United

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What happens on the second day of competition?
Qualification matches
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What does every team receive from FIRST at the kick-off to aid in design and construction of the robot(s)?
Kit of Parts
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What does FLL do?
They have to build and program LEGO robots to move through an obstacle course the fastest.
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What shapes are the FIRST Logo?

Triangle Circle Square

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What year was the team founded?

2011

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What is gracious professionalism?
learning and competing like crazy, but treating one another with respect and kindness in the process
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How many miles of wire are used among ALL FRC teams?
32.9 Miles
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What are the age groups for each program within FIRST?

FLL: 4th-8th grade

FTC: 9th-12th grade

FRC: 9th-12th grade

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Where is the FIRST Headquarters located?
Manchester, NH
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What awards did we win this year?

Rising All-Star & Impact Award

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How many regional competitions were held this year?

69

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What celebrity guest made an appearance at the World Championships in 2024?

Mark Rober

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Name one team from each program within FIRST in our area.

FLL: Twisted Gears, etc.

FTC: BabyBotics, Lefty Loosey, Spartan Overflow, Ant Colony

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