FIRST® Tech Challenge (ages 12-18) encourages teams to design, build, program and engage in thrilling robotics competitions. Guided by adult coaches and mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of innovation and teamwork. The reusable robot kit can be coded using a variety of programming languages. With Gracious Professionalism®, students are encouraged to create team identities and be an ambassador for FIRST and STEM in their communities.
In the CENTERSTAGE℠ presented by Raytheon Technologies challenge, debuting September 9, 2023, FIRST Tech Challenge teams will raise the curtain on the power of design, creativity, and precision to create all new experiences.
NSBE Jr FIRST Tech Challenge teams will be invited to compete and participate in all FIRST Tech Challenge events held locally. It is through the local events by which a team would be eligible to advance to FIRST Championship.
Main landing page for FTC https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc
IMPORTANT UPDATE: NSBE IS NO LONGER A FLL REGION. EACH TEAM MUST SELECT A LOCAL REGION AND COMPETE WITHIN THAT GROUP TO HOPEFULLY QUALIFY FOR FIRST's WORLD FESTIVAL. NSBE'S ANNUAL CONVENTION IS NO LONGER A QUALIFIER!
Every NSBE MATHCOUNTS team must:
IMPORTANT NOTE: NSBE FIRST® LEGO® League coach can prepare more than one NSBE FIRST® LEGO® League team.
For quick reference, the following target dates are listed to ensure your participation in the NSBE FIRST LEGO LEAGUE. Please read responsibilities, events, and target timeline carefully. ALL links and resources are listed below and should be followed in the suggested order. For further information on the upcoming NSBE conferences, please visit convention.nsbe.org
TEAM RESPONSIBILITY & EVENTS | TARGET TIMEFRAME (NO LATER THAN) |
Register with FIRST LEGO LEAGUE and NSBE to participate at NSBE's Annual Convention Showcase |
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NSBE FIRST LEGO LEAGUE SHOWCASE | Held at NSBE's 50th Annual Convention from March 20 - March 24, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. You can register for Convention and receive updates/news here: convention.nsbe.org |