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What is FIRST Robotics Competition?

Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.”
Under strict rules, limited time and resources, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. Each season ends with an exciting FIRST Championship.

Student Grade Level

The FRC program is primarily for students grades 9 - 12. However, there are some exceptions made for younger students with a high level of robotics experience. In addition, any veteran team members wishing to become a mentor to the team may contact the current coach to inquire.

Requirements for Joining the Team

Passion for STEM, a risk-taker and a team-worker are the three main qualifications for becoming a team member. We can teach students robots but we cannot teach them passion. We also encourage students to join the team that bring unique skills to the table. In addition to the typical coding, building and designing we also look for the students passionate about organizing, documenting, public speaking and fundraising. If you have a passion for STEM we have a place for you on the team.

Build / Competition Schedule

    The season starts during the second semester of the school year with the initial kick-off event occurring on the first Saturday of January. Teams are given approximately 12 weeks to complete their designing, building and testing of their robot.  
    Regional competitions are held during the last 6 weeks of this time on a weekly basis in 58 countries.  At the end of these regional events, all teams that have qualified for the World Championships will compete in Houston, TX in late April of the same year.

Costs for Participation

There is a fee associated with participating on the FRC team.  This includes team uniforms and the cost of CAD/Illustrator software programs, supplies and tools.  Throughout the year the students may be required to participate in events to help raise funds for the team in order to defer additional expenses.
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​Weinberg Technology Plaza
2445 Kaala Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
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  • Programs
    • Grades 9 - 12: FRC
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  • History
    • 2024-2025 Season >
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      • FRC 2025
    • 2023-2024 SEASON >
      • 2023 FTC SEASON
      • 2024 FRC Season
    • 2022 - 2023 Season >
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      • 2022 FTC SEASON
    • 2021 - 2022 Season >
      • 2022 FRC
      • 2021 - 2022 FTC
      • 2021 - 2022 Drone Team
      • 2021 - 2022 VEX IQ
      • 2021-2022 Innovation & Imagination Student Challenge
    • 2020 - 2021 Season >
      • 2021 FRC
      • 2020 - 2021 FTC
      • 2020 - 2021 CREATE Drones
      • 2020 - 2021 VEX IQ
      • 2020-2021 Innovation & Imagination Student Challenge
    • 2019 - 2020 season >
      • 2020 FRC
      • 2019 - 2020 FTC
      • 2019 - 2020 CREATE Drones
      • 2019 - 2020 VEX IQ
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      • 2019 FRC
      • 2018 - 2019 FTC
      • 2018 - 2019 VEX IQ
    • 2017 - 2018 season >
      • 2018 FRC
      • 2017 - 2018 VEX
      • 2017 - 2018 VEX IQ
    • 2016 - 2017 season >
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      • 2016 - 2017 VEX
      • 2016 - 2017 VEX IQ
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