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FIRST History
The Robettes
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?
2177
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What is the highest honor a team can receive at competition?
Chairman's award
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When are regional competitions held?
March and April
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What are all four programs with in the FIRST organization?
jr.FLL FLL FTC FRC
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When was FIRST founded?
1992
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What are our official team colors?
Pink and navy blue
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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?
Six weeks
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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 Championships held this year?
St. Louis
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Who is our largest corporate sponsor?
Boston Scientific
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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's the FIRST Logo?
Triangle Circle Square
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What year was the team founded?
fall of 2006
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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?
jrFLL=>K-3rd grade 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?
- Hard Hat Safety Award - Industrial Design Award - Spirit Award - Woodie Flowers Award - Regional Finalist (aka winner)
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How many regional competitions are held each year?
48
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What celebrity guest made surprise appearances at the kick-off and the Championship competition?
Will.i.am
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Name one team from each program within FIRST in our area.
ANSWERS MAY VARY jrFLL=> FLL=>Minneapolis/St. Paul; most of the suburbs FTC=>Lakeville 4140 "Fish in the Boat"; Woodbury 5034 "Team Just Ducky"; etc. FRC=> Edina 1816 "The Green Machine"; Prior Lake 2169 "KING TeC"; etc.