FIRST Robotics Canada District Competition – Georgian College Barrie Campus

FIRST Robotics Canada District Competition – Georgian College Barrie Campus presented by the Nissan Canada Foundation

The robots are coming back to Georgian’s Barrie Campus from March 3 to 5, 2023. In the FIRST Robotics competition, teams of high school students will build, program and compete in an epic battle that combines the excitement of a championship sporting event with the practical application of science and technology. This year’s theme is Charged Up.

Event overview

• Friday, March 3: set up and load in
• Saturday, March 4: opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. with qualifying matches starting at 11:30 a.m.
• Sunday, March 5: finals, award ceremonies, and tear down

Information for competing teams

How we communicate with you 

In addition to posting details and updates on the official FIRST Robotics Canada website (e.g., event agenda, list of competitors, and helpful information on food, accommodations, load in, parking, and FIRST Robotics Canada vaccination and masking requirements), we communicate with teams via email. Team mentors should make sure to check their inboxes regularly for important tips and reminders.

Things to do while you’re here

We’re looking forward to hosting you on campus! Georgian will offers tours of the Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre, event T-shirts will be for sale, and there will be a fun hands-on activity for participants on the Friday night.

Information for volunteers  

Close to 100 student and employee volunteers are needed to make this event a success, and we need human volunteers! Technological knowledge is not required for most positions.

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 super-stars!
• Georgian students can add this experience to their co-curricular records

What you can expect 

• clear role expectations
• 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)

How to become a FIRST Robotics volunteer

• The first step is to register on the FIRST Robotics website, which will allow you to access the FIRST Robotics Volunteer Dashboard – see the step-by-step registration user guide for more info about the process. 
• Pass the Youth Protection Process (if applicable).  You’ll receive an email when you’ve passed the screening process one to two days after completing.
• Sign up to volunteer at FIRST Inspires. Visit firstroboticscanada.org/events to find the Georgian College event (ONT DISTRICT GEORGIAN EVENT, March 3 to 5).
• Complete role-specific training once you’ve been assigned your role by the volunteer coordinator – they’ll be your main point of contact for training and event logistics.

Have questions? Email Volunteer Coordinator Deb Bronee at debbronee@outlook.com

Want more info? 

• See our volunteer recruitment flyer
• Visit the official FIRST Robotics website

Vaccinations and masking requirements (FIRST Robotics Canada)

NOTE: masks must be worn at all in-person FIRST Robotics Canada events in 2023*. Please visit the FIRST Robotics Canada website for COVID-19 protocols for the 2023 event season.

*This is a requirement of FIRST Robotics Canada. 

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.

That’s also why Georgian has invested in state-of-the-art robotics, mechatronics, electronics and environmental labs. Many of those spaces are in the Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre.

 

 

 

Event sponsors

The FIRST Robotics Canada District Competition – Georgian College Barrie Campus is presented by the Nissan Canada Foundation and supported by the following sponsors: