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 [email protected].  

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

Hawai’i FTC Season Calendar 2022-23

Peter
  • 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

Register for a Qualifying Tournament

Luana
  1. Registration for qualifying tournaments will go from Saturday, September 12th – Thursday, October 1st. 
  2. Make sure you have done your national registration and payment on your FIRST Inspired dashboard
  3. Sign up for the Hawaii events here: https://forms.gle/ZUsMUJFbEyfFCTQy6
    1. Placement in qualifying tournaments will be done once payment is received.
    2. Be sure to include your 2nd and 3rd choices.
  4. Make payment for the Hawaii 2026 events ($200 per team –  Please note this is NOT the fee for the ** national FIRST program and field kit ** )
    1. Cash or Check – Written to Hawaii FIRST Robotic (PO Box 240083, Honolulu, HI 96824)
    2. PayPal – Hawai’i FIRST Robotics
    3. SAF Purchase Order (for my HIDOE people)
  5. Every team will be required to provide 2 event volunteers.  At least 1 must be a referee or judge.  The other can be assigned to anywhere that is needed.  Coaches start recruiting your volunteers now.
    1.  If 2 volunteers  are not provided (or alternate arrangements made with your district tournament coordinator) the team will not be eligible for awards or advancing to the State Championship.
    2. Volunteers must register with FIRST and be over 18 years of age. Without volunteers, none of this is possible, so it’s very important!
    3. The roles of judge and referee require 1 training prior to the event:
    4. Please respond to your district tournament coordinator regarding volunteers (or alternate arrangements).

2026-2027 Hawaii FTC League Schedule

Peter Tan

Coaches/Mentors: You can find the League Schedule here:

To sign up and secure your events:

STEP ONE: Register and Pay for this year’s FIRST Registration ($350) via the FIRST Dashboard:
https://my.firstinspires.org/Dashboard/

STEP TWO: Pay Hawai’i Registration Fee ($175 per team):
https://hawaiifirstrobotics.org/payment/

STEP THREE: Find at least 1 volunteer and complete the Volunteer Form below (same link as Step Four)

STEP FOUR: Complete the League Selection Form here (Due date TBD):
Link to be posted after kickoff!

QUESTIONS? Email us at [email protected].

FTC 26-27 Kickoff Info (Sep. 12) & Zoom Link

Peter Tan

Aloha FTC Teams, Mentors, and Community! 

Hawaiʻi FIRST Robotics (HFR) is excited to welcome you to the start of the 2026–2027 FIRST Tech Challenge season, BIOBUZZ!

Join us on Saturday, September 12 at Le Jardin Academy as we kick off another exciting season of innovation, teamwork, and engineering. Whether you’re a returning team or brand new to FTC, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn about this year’s game, connect with the Hawaii FTC community, and get your season off to a great start.

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Le Jardin Academy – Wang Auditorium
📍 Address: 917 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Kailua, HI 96734

➡️ Zoom link: (for neighbor island teams, coaches, mentors, and students!)
Zoom Link: here
Backup Link: here (In case the link above does not work or the room looks empty)

Kickoff Schedule

8:30–9:00 AM — Game Reveal & Local Season Information
9:00–9:30 AM — Deadlines, awards, advancement points, etc.
9:30–10:00 AM — Field Walkthrough & Measurements (If applicable)
10:00–11:00 AM — Breakout Sessions hosted by veteran teams (Oahu only)

FTC Mini Breakout Sessions (10 AM – 11 AM)

We have some experienced FTC teams leading mini breakout sessions and sharing helpful tips with newer teams! Topics are:

Team 5159 – Intro to CAD
Team 14825 – Odometry setup and uses (Software)
Team 20059 – Team Organization and Strategy
Team 20423 – Award tips (portfolio & presentation) & Starting outreach events

All breakout sessions are 15-20 minutes long. Once you are done with 1 session, feel free to visit another session to learn something else!

What to Expect

  • 🎉 Welcome to the 2026–2027 FTC Season
  • 🐝 Full reveal of the BIOBUZZ challenge
  • 🤖 Live walkthrough of the official game field
  • 🎁 Giveaways and door prizes
  • 🤝 Meet and network with Hawaii FTC teams and coaches
  • 🎓 Breakout sessions led by experienced teams
  • ❓ Q&A with the Hawaii FTC Program Delivery Partners

Please see the attached campus map for directions and parking information.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing everyone at Kickoff and wish you the best of luck in the BIOBUZZ season!

Aaron, Blake, and Peter
Hawaii FIRST Robotics – FIRST Tech Challenge

Welcome to FIRST CANOPY with Hawaii FIRST Robotics!

Peter Tan

Inspired by nature. Powered by innovation.

Using a winning formula of inspiration, hands-on learning, team-based problem solving, mentorship, and celebration, FIRST® helps kids build their futures.

More Than Robots®, we are a life-changing global community of mentors, educators, volunteers, sponsors, parents, and alumni who are dedicated to helping all young people develop the skills, confidence, and resilience to succeed.

Exciting, hands-on FIRST programs have a proven and lasting impact on STEM learning and interest in students. FIRST participants work as teams in creative learning environments to solve an annual, themed robotics challenge.

Our Hawaii FIRST Robotics program pages will be regularly updated here with important announcements and upcoming schedules. Stay tuned for updates!

Hawaii Championship Results

Peter

Advancing to the 2026 FIRST World Championship:
-13088, Cyber Saints, Independent Team of Kapaa, Hawaii
-6962, Pokebolts, Punahou School

Advancing to FTC Premier Events:
-24056, Crusaders 3, Saint Louis School
-20311, Voyagers, Island School
-20423, Obsidian Robotics, Kalani High School
-9378, Magma Robotics, Kalani High School

Inspire Award:
-13088, Cyber Saints, Independent

Inspire Award 2nd Place:
-6962, Pokebolts, Punahou School

Winning Alliance:
-13088, Cyber Saints, Independent
-6962, Pokebolts, Punahou School

Finalist Alliance:
-24056, Crusaders 3, Saint Louis School
-20311, Voyagers, Island School

Think Award:
-20423, Obsidian Robotics, Kalani High School

Connect Award:
-24132, Pumice Robotics, Kalani High School

Sustain Award:
-9378, Magma Robotics, Kalani High School

Innovate Award:
-23570, Saber Dynamics, Campbell High School

Control Award:
-6175, License To Shred, Punahou School

Reach Award:
-17063, Hot Pot Robotics, Mililani High School

Design Award:
-23562, Robo-Techs, Independent Team of Honolulu, Hawaii

FTC Volunteer of the Year Award:
Cindy Hannah-White, Kauai Robotics Alliance

https://ftc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/USHICMP

Hawaii FTC Championship 12/13 & 12/14 Pogram Booklet

Peter

We look forward to seeing you at the Hawai’i FTC League Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13th, and the Hawai’i FTC League Tournament on Sunday, Dec. 14th at Le Jardin Academy!

Livestream link for both the League Tournament and the State Championship will be available either via Twitch or YouTube:
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/hawaiifirstrobotics
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hawaiifirstrobotics

FTC Championship Program BookletDownload

Dean’s List award DUE 12/15. Interviews 12/20.

Peter

Aloha FTC Teams!

We would like to share with you the updated due dates for the FTC Dean’s List Awards.

The deadline for all teams to nominate students is December 15th, 2025 at 11:59pm Eastern time.

Mentors/coaches, please review the Dean’s List Nomination Guide prior to making their Dean’s List nomination. Nominations must be made using the Team Registration System. 


Interviews for Hawaii semi-finalists will be on Saturday, December 20th, via Zoom, time TBD, and will be shared with nominees after the 12/15 due date.

For more information on the FIRST Dean’s List Award, please visit here.

*Note: The Dean’s List interviews will be conducted after the Hawaii FTC State Championship concludes, which is on December 14th, Sunday.

We are in the process of exploring different ways to recognize our two Hawaii FIRST Tech Challenge Dean’s List finalists at other events in collaboration with other Hawaii FIRST programs.