FIRST Robotics 2020 competition
The robots are coming back to Georgian College for the First Robotics Competition. Between March 6 to 8, up to 30 robots built and programmed by teams of high school students will compete in an epic battle that combines the excitement of a championship sporting event with the practical application of science and technology.
Event overview
- Friday, March 6: Set up and load in
- Saturday, March 7: Opening ceremonies and qualifying matches
- Sunday, March 8: Finals, awards ceremonies and tear down
Information for competing teams
You can find a full event agenda, a list of your competitors and helpful information about food, accommodations, load in, parking and more on the FIRST Robotics Canada website.
How we communicate with you
In addition to posting details on the official FIRST event page, we communicate with teams via email, so team mentors should make sure to check their inboxes regularly for important tips and reminders.
Things to do while you’re here
Stay tuned for a list of activities you can take part in while visiting Georgian College.
Information for volunteers
Close to 100 volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Technological knowledge is not required for most positions. For more information, please email Mark Gatenby.
What’s in it for you?
- get free food!
- receive a free T-shirt
- pick from nearly 50 roles, from judge to crowd control
- see cool robots in action
- support the next generation of tech geeks
- Georgian students can add this to their co-curricular records
What you can expect
- clear role descriptions
- tools and training to do the job
- respect for your time
What we’re looking for
- enthusiasm!
- punctuality
- availability over a full-day
- availability for training (date to be confirmed)
Advanced technology at Georgian College
Georgian hosts this event in part because the college truly believes in the importance of training and inspiring the next generation of changemakers and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) specialists. Innovation is key to building sustainable, healthy economies and tackling societal challenges.
That’s also why Georgian has invested in state-of-the art robotics, mechatronics, electronics and environmental labs. Many of these spaces are located in our Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre.
Check out this video featuring students working on innovative projects in the Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre.
Event sponsors
Thank you to our generous event sponsors!
