FIRST Robotics Competition – Colorado FIRST
Colorado FIRST
Program overview
High school students interested in robotics, engineering, and team-based problem solving; all skill levels are welcome
Eligibility
No prior technical skills required; teams need adult mentors, 10+ high-school students, meeting/build space, tools, and funding
Key details
- Organization
- Colorado FIRST
- Type
- Competition
- Location
- Colorado; regional competitions in Colorado, with FIRST Championship in Houston, TX
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- High school
- Cost
- Team registration/event fees $5,000–$6,000 annually; most team budgets $8,000–$50,000 annually
- Time commitment
- Several meetings per week during build/competition season (January–April), with some nights and weekends; many teams meet throughout the school year
- Application status
- Registration is open
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.