Grants are a great way to help cover your team's expenses such as registration, parts, travel, and other costs. However, the Youth Advisory’s Council's Growth and Sustainability Committee recognized that many grants can be difficult to apply for. To support teams through the process, we have developed tutorial documents with instructions for three of the most common FIRST Robotics grants in Wisconsin. Wisconsin DPI Robotics League Participation Grant (Closes October 5, 2026)

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PARTICIPANTS SCHEDULE VENUE MAP QUALIFICATION MATCHES CONSESSIONS PIT MAP PLAYOFFS RANKINGS INTERVIEW TIMES AWARDS LIVE STREAM

PARTICIPANTS SCHEDULE VENUE MAP QUALIFICATION MATCHES CONSESSIONS PIT MAP PLAYOFFS RANKINGS INTERVIEW TIMES AWARDS LIVE STREAM

PARTICIPANTS SCHEDULE VENUE MAP QUALIFICATION MATCHES CONSESSIONS PIT MAP PLAYOFFS RANKINGS INTERVIEW TIMES AWARDS LIVE STREAM

Round 2 of FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Event Preferencing is officially live on the FIRST Wisconsin Website FTC Page! 📅 Important Dates Round 2 (Events January & after): Sep 30, 12:00 PM – Oct 7, 11:59 PM Wait List Sign Up Opens: Oct 14, 12:00 PM

Hey teams! We're looking for a few teams to come and demo their robots at SHOUT Robotics Competition 2026! SHOUT Robotics Competition is an FRC tournament where girls take the controls as teams compete in a full day of robotics action and awards, promoting a fun and supportive environment for girls to take their skills to the next level. Through this event, we hope to contribute to closing the gender gap in STEM and advancing inclusive team cultures. In conjunction with this

Hello FRC programmers, electrical, designers and mentors. FIRST Alumni Sam Freund will lead an informative webinar about the NEW SYSTEMCORE control system that will debut this season. As a former FRC Programmer on team 8847, a student at Milwaukee School of Engineering, currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science and a lead maintainer for Photon Vision Sam has put together a strong presentation about this exciting next chapter in FIRST Robotics Competition. Please clic

Our upcoming FTC events can’t happen without amazing volunteers like you. Whether you want to judge, referee, or help behind the scenes, we have a spot for you. Ready to make a difference? Sign up today through your dashboard or see the volunteer page on the FIRST Wisconsin website!

Round 1 of FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Event Preferencing is CLOSING SOON on the FIRST Wisconsin Website FTC Page! 📅 Important Dates Round 1 (Events before January): Sep 12, 12:00 PM – Sep 22, 11:59 PM Round 2 (Events January & after): Sep 30, 12:00 PM – Oct 7, 11:59 PM Wait List Sign Up Opens: Oct 14, 12:00 PM

Clear boundaries in student communication are no longer just a best practice for Wisconsin schools. Under 2025 Wisconsin Act 89, public and private schools must adopt policies and provide annual training on appropriate communication between school employees and pupils. For school-based robotics teams, STEM clubs, athletic programs, music groups, and other student activities, the law raises a practical question: what counts as appropriate communication, especially when adults

2026-2027 Season — FIRST Wisconsin Team Guide FIRST has rolled out a refreshed FIRST Dashboard and a new FIRST Storefront for the 2026-2027 season, and the process for getting your team competition ready is different than it was last year. Plan to spend more time than usual on registration and training this season — the steps below walk you through exactly what needs to happen and where. 1. What's Changed This Season New FIRST Dashboard and FIRST Storefront Starting this seas

The Argosy Foundation is hiring a full-time Program Assistant to manage its FIRST Robotics grant portfolio. They are specifically looking for candidates with direct FIRST experience as a participant, mentor, or volunteer. Key Details: Role: Program Assistant (FIRST Robotics Portfolio) Compensation: $50,000 starting salary + full benefits Location: Remote, with the ability to work from the Milwaukee, WI office as requested Travel: 2–3 overnight trips per year (mostly Febr

Showdown in Sheboygan (Sheboygan, WI) 5 Advancement spots Thumb Wars (New Berlin, WI) 4 Advancement spots Jag-Wire Qualifier (Green Bay, WI) 4 Advancement spots Whitewater RoboRage (Whitewater, WI) 3 Advancement spots Lakeshore Ignites (Reedsville, WI) 3 Advancement spots Madison Fish Fry (Sun Prairie, WI) 3 Advancement spots Battle of Brookfield (Brookfield, WI) 2 Advancement spots Skirmish of Brookfield (Brookfield, WI) 2 Advancement spots

What an un-bee-lievable start to the season! This past weekend, energy was buzzing across the entire state as teams gathered for multiple local kickoff events. Swarms of students, mentors, and volunteers came together to witness the official reveal of this year's game: BIOBUZZ. A massive shout-out to all our incredible event hosts and volunteers who helped our community cross-pollinate and kick things off with a bang! Kickoff Slide Deck Missed the live presentation, need thos

Round 1 of FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Event Preferencing is officially live on the FIRST Wisconsin Website FTC Page! 📅 Important Dates Round 1 (Events before January): Sep 12, 12:00 PM – Sep 22, 11:59 PM Round 2 (Events January & after): Sep 30, 12:00 PM – Oct 7, 11:59 PM Wait List Sign Up Opens: Oct 14, 12:00 PM

FRC coaches, mentors, student leaders, volunteers, and supporters: September FRC Program call is this Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Join us to get the latest updates for the upcoming build and competition season. Quick Steps: Register: Click the link below to sign up. Check Email: You will receive a personal link to join the meeting. Check Spam: Look in your spam folder if you do not see your entry link.

Today was FTC Kickoff around the world and in Wisconsin, our teams are BUZZING over this years game. BIOBUZZ presented by RTX Game Animation - YouTube Students from across the state gathered to watch the game reveal, view the field, attend workshops, discuss strategy with other teams, and begin building robots for this year’s new game. A Group of teams are gathered at Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin, in partnership with FUN Robotics Network for “ROBOT in 30 Hours

This is your team's chance to honor an adult coach or mentor who defines Gracious Professionalism and guides you to success. Award Overview Students nominate their outstanding mentor through a 40-to-60-second video. This award will be presented at the Wisconsin State Championship in February. The deadline to submit your nomination is February 7, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. The award description and requirements can be found here: FIRST Game Manual (See Section 6.5.2). Submit your nomi