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FIRST® in Alabama

Our goal is to increase access to the FIRST® progression of programs, from Junior FIRST® LEGO® League to the FIRST® Robotics Competition, ranging from ages 6 to 18 years old. We organize competitive events in all four FIRST® programs as well as non-competitive, showcase, training, workshops and informative events. Learn More

Grades K-3FLL, Jr®. gives early elementary school students the opportunity to work and create together while exploring science and technology.

Grades 4-8FLL® gives elementary & middle school students the opportunity to research a real-world problem, then create an original solution for it.

Grades 7-12FTC® middle & high school teams are challenged to design and build a robot using a kit of parts and common set of rules to play a game.

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Grades 9-12FRC® challenges high school students to design & build a robot in 6 weeks using a standard kit of parts to compete in a regional competition.

FIRST® Robotics Competition
Rocket City Regional, March 13-16, 2019

Hosted at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, this competition pits teams and their robots against each other in a fun and competitive robotic game. The game changes every year, adding new levels of complexity and elements of surprise that challenge students.