FIRST History
Who is the founder of FIRST?
Dean Kamen
What is our team number?
4135
What is the highest honor a team can receive at competition?
Impact Award
What is the name of the game from last season(2025)?
Reefscape
What are the three main programs in FIRST?
FLL, FTC, FRC
When was FIRST founded?
1989
What are our official team color(s)?
Red, White, Blue
What is coopertition?
Displaying unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition because teams should cooperate as they compete
How many times have we been to worlds?
5 times
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 is smaller.
Where were the Championships held last year?
Houston, TX
Who is our largest corporate sponsor?
Accepted Responses (Only 1 Required):
Modesto City Schools, Original Survey Solutions, DOW, Ayera Tech, Boyett Petroleum Endowment Fund
What happens on the second day of competition?
Qualification matches
How long is the build season?
Six weeks
What does FLL do?
They have to build and program LEGO robots to navigate and complete challenges the fastest.
What shapes are the FIRST Logo?
Triangle Circle Square
What year was the team founded?
2012
What is gracious professionalism?
Balancing fierce competition with respect and kindness to others.
How many miles of wire are used among ALL FRC teams?
32.9 Miles
What are the age groups for each program within FIRST?
FLL: 4th-8th grade
FTC: 9th-12th grade
FRC: 9th-12th grade
(Only 2 responses required)
Where is the FIRST Headquarters located?
Manchester, NH
What awards did we win last year?
Impact Award (Sac)
What allowed us to participate in Worlds last year (2025)?
Impact Award (Sac)
How many students are on The Iron Patriots?
48
Name one team from each program within FIRST in our area.
FLL: Iron Dolphins, Crosswired