The FTC judging rubric is now LIVE to reflect this year’s Competition Manual, with notable changes in the Judging requirements. (PDF and Excel formats)

We strongly recommend all teams download and review the latest Hawaii Judge’s Rubric to better prepare your team for the upcoming judge interview.

Livestream will be available for all of this year’s FTC League Meets, League Tournament, and State Championship, whenever the internet is available!

You can find our livestream either on our YouTube page or our Twitch page:

https://www.twitch.tv/hawaiifirstrobotics

https://www.youtube.com/@hawaiifirstrobotics

Mark your calendars!

Here is a listing of all Hawai’i League events, along with teams competing at each one. (V4 updated on 11/13)

A team’s performance at League meets determines its seed position at the Tournament in December. League venues include ‘Iolani School, Island School (Lihue, Kauai), Kalani High School, Punahou School, and Mililani High School. Questions and comments are welcome at <[email protected]>.

Season Schedule of Events:

Aloha Teams,

Welcome back for another exciting FTC season!

This post includes critical information we presented at the FTC DECODE Kickoff. We urge every coach/mentor to review this info with the team.

FTC Partners can be reached at <[email protected]>.

See FTC Kickoff Slides here.

Coaches/Mentors: You can find the League Selection form here:

STEP ONE: Register and Pay for this year’s FIRST Registration ($325) via 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 10/1):
https://forms.gle/92pWYyJgT721qRzQ9

QUESTIONS? Email us at [email protected].

Here’s the FTC 25-26 season schedule.

Aloha FTC Teams & Community!

Hawai’i FIRST Robotics (HFR) is thrilled to present the new FIRST Tech Challenge season, “DECODE”. We can’t wait to see you all again.

Please join us on September 6 at Le Jardin Academy for the launch of this exciting new season. We promise many interesting new challenges as you design, build, and code your way to success.

WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPT 6, 2025
TIME: 8:30 AM TO 10:30 AM
WHERE: Le Jardin Academy, Wang Auditorium, Kailua, HI
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/FuCPeqpMjxoAAGgp9

What to expect at the Kickoff:
– New Season Preview
– Full Reveal of the new FTC Decode challenge
– Giveaways – REV Robotics Gift Cards and/or AndyMark Gift Cards
– Detailed walk-through of the fully assembled new game arena
– Finding answers to questions about grants and funding opportunities for your team
– Meet & greet other teams and coaches
– Answers to all your FTC questions for the new season

Questions? Email us at [email protected]


See you at the Kickoff!
Hawaii FIRST Robotics – FIRST Tech Challenge