FIRST History
Who is the founder of FIRST?
Dean Kamen
What is our FRC number?
8533
What is the highest honor a team can receive?
Chairman's Award
What month does FRC build season start?
January
What are all four programs with in the FIRST organization?
jr.FLL, FLL, FTC, FRC
Describe the FIRST logo?
Red triangle, white circle, blue square
What year was our team founded?
2020
What is coopertition?
Coopertition means competing hard while also working together so everyone benefits.
Teams try to win matches and help each other succeed.
How long is build season?
6 weeks
Name of the forum that every FRC member should be addicted to 24/7
Chief Delphi
When was FIRST founded?
1992
What FIRST award did we win during COVID?
Virtual Game Design Challenge
There was a "Innovation Challenge" & "Game Design Challenge"
What is scouting?
In FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), scouting is the process of systematically collecting and analyzing information about other teams and their robots so your team can make smart strategic decisions during matches—especially for alliance selection in playoffs.
What does every team receive from FIRST at the kick-off to aid in design and construction of the robot(s)?
Kit of parts
Name one supplier that we purchase parts from?
Andy Marks, Rev Robotics, West Coast Products, Home Depot, etc
Where is the FIRST headquarters located?
Manchester, NH
What year did we finally compete in person for FIRST?
2022
What is gracious professionalism?
Gracious Professionalism means competing hard while treating everyone with respect, kindness, and integrity.
What is the 2026 FRC challenge theme?
Dig into REBUILT
Archaeologists: Unearthing, Decoding, Rebuilt
What is autonomous mode and how long is it?
The part of the match where the robot runs without driver control and 15 seconds.
Who is our FIRST Regional Advisor for Ventura Country?
Aimee Beck
Name one FIRST award that we earned?
Rookie Seed Award
Rookie Inspiration Award
What is the gift presented to Woodie Flower's award winners at each competition?
A shirt signed by students at the competition
What part of the robot controls motors, sensors, and code?
The roboRIO.
Name 2 FRC games from 2020-2025
2025 - Reefscape
2024 - Crescendo
2023 - Charged UP
2022 - Rapid React
2020 - 2021 - Infinite Recharge