Welcome to FIRST Robotics BC!




THE POWER IS YOURS
This is the moment to get energized to innovate. From the machines that move us to the food that sustains us to the wireless technologies that connect us, energy plays an essential role in keeping our world running. During our 2022-2023 robotics season, FIRST® ENERGIZE℠ presented by Qualcomm, our teams will reimagine the future of sustainable energy and power their ideas forward. Innovation can’t wait.

Ages 4 to 14
FIRST® LEGO® League introduces STEM to children ages 4-14 through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together. The three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics.

Ages 12 to 18
FIRST® Tech Challenge students learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build, and program robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Robots are built from a reusable platform, powered by android technology, and can be coded using a variety of levels of Java-based programming.

Grades 9 to 12
FIRST® Robotics Competition teams design, program, and build a robot starting with a standard kit of parts and common set of rules to play in a themed head-to-head challenge. Teams also build a brand, develop community partnerships for support, and work to promote STEM in their local community.
News
Volunteer Appreciation Events
FIRST Championships is over, but it was a great way to wrap up the FIRST ENERGIZE season. Now it’s time to celebrate the important people who make all our events
New Season Announced: FIRST IN SHOW
We’re thrilled to draw back the curtain for our 2023-2024 arts-inspired robotics season, FIRST® IN SHOWSM presented by Qualcomm. We’re shining a spotlight on the roles our STEM skills play
Rookie Grants Available Through FTC SIM
The Argosy foundation is empowering FTC SIM users to take their virtual robotics experience to the next level by providing 108 x $1000 USD grants towards starting a competitive FIRST
Good luck to BC Teams at World Championships!
Premier David Eby sent a special video message to British Columbia teams who will be attending FIRST Championships in Houston, Texas on April 18-22, 2023. Good luck to our teams!