FIRST Tech Challenge (High-School Ages)
The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is designed for those who want to compete head-to-head, using a sports model. Teams of up to 10 students are responsible for designing, building and programming their robots to compete in an alliance formate against other teams. The robot kit is reusable from year-to-year and is programmed using a variety of languages. Teams, including coaches, mentors and volunteers, are required to develop strategy and build robots based on sound engineering principles. Awards are given for the competition as well as for community outreach, design and other real-world accomplishments.
Students get to:
- Design, build and program robots
- Apply real-world math and science concepts
- Develop problem-solving, organizational and team-building skills
- Compete and cooperate in alliances and tournaments
- Earn a place in the World Championship
- Qualify for close to $7 million in college scholarships
To learn more about the FIRST Tech Challenge or to start a team, please visit FTC on the FIRST website.
Check-out CT Conquest, the Connecticut State FTC Championship Tournament, at The Kingswood-Oxford School on March 6, 2010. To register your FTC team to compete at CT Conquest, please contact Jon Clapp.
*2009 projected program participation
Questions? Want to get involved?
Visit: FTC on the FIRST website
Contact: David Mellen, CT FTC Affiliate Partner
Contact: Sue Glasspiegel, CT FIRST Regional Director
CT FIRST is Connecticut’s planning and operating organization for FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).
