What is FIRST®?

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a worldwide organization consisting of four levels:

• FIRST^® Lego League Jr. (FLL Jr., grades 1-3)
• FIRST^® Lego League (FLL, grades 4-8)
• FIRST^® Tech Challenge (FTC, grades 7-12)
• FIRST^® Robotics Competition (FRC, grades 9-12)

When you participate in FIRST^®, a world of opportunities opens. There are endless possibilities to learn and grow your STEM, business, and technical knowledge. There will be successes and failures as you work with a team to create robots that can lift, climb, throw, and carry, as well as create a business plan, and work within the local, national, and even international community to increase the awareness of STEM careers.

 

FIRST®’s Mission

The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

How do the competitions work?

• We will go to 2 District Events.
• If we accrue enough points at those events then we will qualify for UIL State Championships.
• At State Champs, if we accrue enough points then we will go to Worlds.
• How we earn points:
  • Qualification Ranking (22 to 1 pts)
  • Alliance Selection (16 to 1 pts)
  • Elimination Performance (30 to 0 pts)
  • Winning Awards (5, 8, or 10 pts)