FIRST Robotics BC wants to encourage young people in British Columbia to become science and technology leaders. Kids from kindergarten through high school are engaged in exciting, mentor-based, research and robotics programs that help them become science and technology leaders, as well as well-rounded contributors to society.
For the 2018/2019 season the theme is FIRST RISE, powered by Star Wars: Force for Change.
FIRST LEGO League Jr.
FIRST LEGO League Jr. (FLLJr) introduces STEM concepts to kids from kindergarten – grade 3 while they work with a brand they know and love − LEGO®. More FFLJr info…
FIRST LEGO League
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams, grades 4 – 8, research a real-world problem as well as design, build, program, and compete with a LEGO MINDSTORMS® robot. Teams compete at the BC FLL Championships hosted by St Margaret’s School. More FLL info…
FIRST Tech Challenge
FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, up to 10 students in grades 7–12, compete head to head, using a sports model. Teams are responsible for designing, building, and programming their robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. In addition to league events, teams will compete in the FTC Championship in Victoria BC in February. More FTC info…
What’s the difference between FTC and FRC?
FIRST Robotics Competition
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams of 10-50 students in grades 9-12 are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand”, hone teamwork skills, and build and program life size robots. BC FRC teams will compete at a FRC Regional tournament in Victoria BC in March. More FRC info…
