Tag: FRC

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

Hawai`i FRC Regional – Week 4 (22-25 March 2023)

Aaron

FRC Teams – we have firmed up the Regional schedule and are locked in for Week 4!    

Mark your calendars for 22-25 March 2023! More to follow….

Webinar: Modular Robot Design optimized for shipping

Since already-expensive robot shipping costs have only gotten higher, I wanted to offer an opportunity to learn more about how to build a modular robot that can be disassembled for shipment as excess airline baggage.  There is a very experienced team out of San Diego (1622) who attended our regional a few years ago and has offered to host a webinar on modular robot design.   Please let me know if you are interested, and I’ll set something up!

Thanks to those of you that have already responded. I’ll share a date for that when it’s scheduled.

Aloha,

MICHAEL COLLAT

Hawai`i FRC Regional Director

Email: hifrcrd@gmail.com

Hawaii FIRST Robotics Expo at Kalani High School

Mahalo alumni volunteers

Madi

Mahalo to all the Alumni volunteers who came out to the FIRST Robotics Expo at Kalani High School on July 23, 2022. The Alumni from various robotics teams on the island, came together to help promote their experience being in FRC and FTC to parents, and educators. We hope to inspire the next generation of keiki to enjoy the fun of S.T.E.A.M. through FIRST Robotics Programs such as FLL Jr., FLL, FTC, and FRC.

Alumni Social

Madi

Come and Join us at the first ever FIRST Alumni Social at the Rainbow Pavilion on Saturday, August 14, 2022 from 11AM – 3PM.

Sign up on the google form today to reserve your spot. We will be having food / drinks / games / and FUN!

SIGN UP HERE!

Let’s get Robotics back on track!

Luana

It is time to get ROBOTICS back on track in Hawai’i! Hawai’i FIRST Robotics (HFR) would like to help reestablish teams.

We want YOU to join us by putting together a team.

Check out this information we put together for schools… actually this stuff is good for ANY group wanting to dig into FIRST robotics. https://bit.ly/3yT3yfM

Sign up here to get more information for coaches, both returning and brand new! https://forms.gle/qXsg9u4TrDXzQV4y6

mahalo to our volunteers

Luana

MAHALO NUI to each and every one of our 100+ FABULOUS volunteers that came out to support the festivities this past weekend. The FRC Hawaii Regional, FLL Explore Expo, FLL Challenge and FTC demonstrations were a phenomenal success because YOU, our volunteers, freely, excitedly, and whole heartedly gave up your time to support robot enthusiasts from around the world!

A huge shout out goes to the following student leaders for their roles during the events:

  • FTC Inspire Award Team 18120 (Poki Cacti)
  • FLL Challenge Champion Team 51507 (Robo-Rangers – Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii)
  • FRC Student Ambassadors from:
    • Iolani
    • Kalani
    • Kauai
    • Konawaena
    • Maryknoll
    • Mid-Pacific
    • Mililani
    • Molokai
    • Pearl City
    • Punahou
    • Waialua.

2022 Hawaii Regional Winners

Luana

Congratulation to ALL the FRC teams who participated in the 2022 FRC Hawaii Regional – Freight Frenzy!

A HUGE round of applause to the winning alliance:

  • Captain – Team 2443: Blue Thunder (Maui High School, Kahului, Hawaii
  • Team 4774: The Drop Bears (The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia)
  • Team 8871: Saber Dynamics (James Campbell High School, Ewa Beach, Hawaii)

Check out ALL the award winners here: https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2022/HIHO/awards

LUNCH ORDERS – Hawaii regional

Luana

Teams, it is time to order your lunches for Friday, April 1st and/or Saturday, April 2nd.

  • Fill out the requested items: One (1) form for each team, each day if requested.
  • Email completed form to patrick.baugh@sodexo.com or phi.nguyen@sodexo.com.
  • Include any allergies or dietary restrictions in notes.
  • Payment can be made prior to pick up with card or at pick up with card, cash or valid check.
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