The new Scottsdale Qualifier on January 25 filled on Tuesday. We're excited to see so many teams take this opportunity to play again!
Due to the new event, we were able to move many teams off wait lists for other events. We have one spot available for the Queen Creek Qualifier on January 18. Please apply to the event if your team would like to compete.
"Robot Rumble" at Arizona North Regional
This is a new opportunity for teams to help us showcase the full FIRST "Progression of Programs" to a larger audience. In between the morning matches at the Arizona North FIRST Robotics Competition Regional at the NAU Skydome in Flagstaff, we will be playing exposition matches showcasing both FIRST Lego League and FIRST Tech Challenge. We're looking for about 8 teams to play SKYSTONE and showcase the program.
The event will take place on March 14, 2020 between 10 am and noon.
Interested teams should apply here. We're looking for teams that can play the game at a high level to showcase what FIRST Tech Challenge can really look like. Applications will close on January 31, 2020.
The Robot Rumble started in Illinois. You can get a sense of what it looks like by checking out the video:
ROADS ON MARS
We have a fantastic opportunity for robotics teams to take part in a national NASA Challenge called ROADS on Mars. It is a great way to recruit new team members or to increase STEM education for kids 3rd-12th grade in your community.
If you are looking for a fun way to get new members up to speed on basic programming, robotics, how to fly drones, or just have someone who loves NASA and space, then this is the opportunity for you!
There is a sequence of free workshops coming up in January – a school or team representative just needs to attend one. We are asking for your help in signing up, or reaching out to administrators and educators of school and out-of-school programs to have them sign up and learn more.
The workshops will take place as follows:
·January 4th – Flagstaff, AZ (during FRC Kickoff, 1-4 PM)
·January 10th – Miami, AZ – 9-5PM
·January 11th – Tucson, AZ – 9-5PM
·January 17th – Tuba City, AZ – 7:30-3:30 (Must register by Jan 13)
*This challenges uses Lego EV3 Mindstorm Robots, so programs that have FIRST Lego League teams may also be good candidates to take part in this national NASA Challenge.
Additional Information
ROADS on Mars is a science, engineering, and technology challenge for students in grades 3-12 designed to follow the objectives of the next Mars Rover launching in summer 2020. It includes scientific investigations as well as a Rover Observation And Drone Survey (ROADS).
Schools and coaches need no prior experience and there are opportunities for free professional development and materials support. ROADS on Mars uses introductory robotics* and a safe, easy to operate drone good for students of many age groups. Teams can participate by completing the challenge at their home location, or can apply to take part in the Arizona Regional Challenge, which will take place on May 2nd in Flagstaff, AZ.
Finally, we strive to support STEM education in high needs, diverse programs. There is an opportunity for additional materials support for qualifying programs while supplies last. Educators and administrators can apply for these resources when they attend one of the workshops.
Please forward this information to others in your network, and specifically to individuals who you think may be good candidates to support robotics and STEM in their programs.
Sincerely,
Sean Ryan and Anne Hamlin
ROADS on Mars AZ Regional Coordinators
Northern Arizona University
Center for Science Teaching and Learning
Downtown Phoenix Qualifier Results
Congrats to all the teams that competed in the third event of the season!
Thank you to Dragon Robotics FRC 2375 for putting on such an awesome event!
Inspire Award: 15430, ACE Robotics
Winning Alliance: 15430, ACE Robotics & 13910, Voltage
Good luck to all the Teams competing this weekend and the Glendale Qualifying Tournament & the Downtown Phoenix Qualifying Tournament!
Watch all the robot action from Glendale here!
Thank you to the CocoNuts for providing the Live Steam...
Good luck, have fun, and may the FORCE be with you! We apologize, but due to equipment limitations, we are unable to live stream the Downtown Phoenix Qualifier. We're rooting for you even if we can't see you!!! JUST A REMINDER - The deadline for Dean's List Nominations for January events is December 15, 2019 at midnight eastern time!
The Deadline to nominate students for the FIRST Dean's List for January Events (1/11 Chandler, 11/18 Queen Creek, 11/25 Scottsdale) is THIS SUNDAY December 15 at midnight eastern time! Please see the Dean's List guide for more information and instructions on making your nomination. For many teams, this is your last opportunity to nominate, so don't miss out!
Scottsdale Qualifier:
The new Scottsdale Qualifier on January 25 has had a lot of response already from teams. There are four spots available at this event. Priority will be given to AZ teams that have only 1 or 2 events until the new year, then we'll consider applications from out of state teams. Reserve your spot ASAP if your team would like to play again.
Tucson Qualifier Results
Congrats to all the teams that competed in the third event of the season! Thank you to Team 11980 Team Viper for putting on such an awesome event! Inspire Award: 10523, Dragons Winning Alliance: 15652, ROBO Warriors & 16884, Mechanical Advantage Finalist Alliance: 13309, botCatz & 12889, Wyverns Think Award: 14624, Catastrophic Byte Connect Award: 14584, Pioneer 327 Collins Aerospace Innovate Award: 13309, botCatz Design Award: 201, BroncoBotics Motivate Award: 15461, Tech Cat Robotics Control Award: 16884, Mechanical Advantage Judges Award: 15135, Lil' Vipers Teams Advancing to the Arizona Championship: 10523, Dragons 15652, ROBO Warriors 14624, Catastrophic Byte 16884, Mechanical Advantage 13309, botCatz
Good luck to all the Teams competing this weekend at the Downtown Phoenix & Glendale Qualifying Tournaments!
Good luck to all the Teams competing this weekend and the Gilbert Qualifying Tournament!
Watch all the robot action here!
Thank you to the CocoNuts for providing the Live Steam...
Good luck, have fun, and may the FORCE be with you! JUST A REMINDER - The deadline for Dean's List Nominations for January events is December 15, 2019 at midnight eastern time!
