HI FIRST Robotics & Booz Allen Hamilton Grant – Feb 16 Deadline

Aaron

Aloha Teams, 

We are thrilled to share news of a generous new grant opportunity for Hawai’i FIRST teams. But you must act fast! The deadline to apply is Feb. 16, 2024!  The application may be downloaded HERE.  Questions, if any, should be emailed to Megan at Kobayashi_Megan@bah.com.  

Good luck teams!

FTC Partners,

Aaron, Blake, Peter

  • This grant is open to all Hawai’i FIRST Robotics teams including FLL, FTC, and FRC.
  • The grant is awarded to two teams working together as a mentoring team and a protege (mentored) team
  • the mentor team will receive $2,000
  • the Protege team will receive $1,000
  • Applications must be submitted before February 16, 2024
  • Grants will be awarded on March 1, 2024

FLL Challenge 2022-23 Season Schedule

Aaron
  • Qualifying District Tournaments
    • November 5
      • Kalakaua Middle School
      • Mililani Middle School
      • Kealakehe High School (Hawai’i Island teams only)
    • November 11
      • Kalani High School
      • Le Jardin Academy
  • Hawai’i Championship
    • December 3 – Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall

For more details, read other FLL Challenge blog posts. For specific questions, email your FLL Partner at <info@hawaiifirstrobotics.org>

Hawai’i FTC Season Calendar 2022-23

Hawaii FTC Partner
  • League Meets (3-4 hours each)
    1. 10/29 Iolani School @ 1:00pm
    2. 11/05 Island School, Lihue, Kauai @ 11:00am
    3. 11/12 Kalani High School @ 8:30am
    4. 11/19 Le Jardin Academy @ 8:30am
    5. 11/20 Kukui Grove, Lihue, Kauai @ 10:00am
    6. 11/26 Mililani High School @ 8:30am
  • League Tournament: Dec. 10, 2022, Le Jardin Academy, 8:00am – 4:00pm

The League Tournament is a regional qualifying event. Top scoring teams will advance to the Championship.

  • Hawai’i Championship: Jan 14, 2023, Le Jardin Academy, 8:00am – 3:00pm

FLL 2022-23 Season Kickoff Sept 10

Aaron

Calling all Hawaii FLL Teams!

RSVP today to attend the 2022 Hawaii FLL State Kick-Off in person.  Each team may register up to 5 persons (coaches included).  Space is limited to the first 200 attendees. 

Click here to reserve your spots: 2022 Hawaii FLL Kick Off RSVP

Hawai’i State FIRST LEGO League Kick-Off

Saturday, September 10, 2022

‘Iolani School (*map below)

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. (check-in begins at 8:30 AM)

*masks required on campus*

Keynote speaker Scott Glenn, Chief Energy Officer for the State of Hawai’i

Scott leads the Hawai’i State Energy Office (HSEO) in its mission to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation to help achieve a resilient, clean energy, decarbonized economy.

2022/23 Robot Game Presentation & Q&A

with Head Referee Derrick Shiroma

Special Meet-the-Expert Rooms (In Person Only)

Get a jump start on all your team’s Superpowered research and meet local experts from –

Hawaiian Electric

HSEO

Maui Economic Development Board

Efficient Transportation Coalition

Booz Allen

Holu Hou Energy

Hawaii Energy

SunTrac / Carrier Hawaii

2025 Team Load In

Luana

Load in will be in the back of TC Ching Gym from 4-6 pm on Thursday, March 20th and at 7:45 am on Friday, March 21st.  The team can have a MAXIMUM of 5 people.  1 person must be an adult.  See traffic pattern below.

Happy New Year, FIRST Alumni! 🎉

Tina

The FIRST Alumni Hawaii Chapter wishes you an amazing 2025! 🌟

What are your goals for this year?

  • Do you want to volunteer more for events?
  • Network and connect with fellow alumni?
  • Get more involved with the FIRST Alumni Hawaii Chapter?

If any of these resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you! Email alumni@hawaiifirstrobotics.org for more information.

🌄 Flashback Alert!
On Saturday, August 10th, we hosted the Hawaii FIRST Robotics Alumni Hiking Social at the breathtaking Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail! It was a day of enjoying the great outdoors, soaking in stunning views, and connecting with alumni from diverse paths and experiences.

Starting the year with outdoor adventures and meaningful connections is always a great idea—let’s make it happen in 2025! Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we can’t wait to see you at our next social!