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Upcoming Events

Saturday, Jan. 31st, 8:00 AM-4:15 PM

Saturday, Feb. 14th, 8:00 AM-3:45 PM*

Saturday, Jan. 31st, 8:00 AM-4:15 PM

The Dig at the Audion

FTC Scrimmage

University of Delaware STAR Campus - Newark, DE

 

The Marion Mechanics (24864) and MSA GrizzBots (27630) will host a FIRST® Tech Challenge scrimmage at the University of Delaware Conference Center, the Audion & Atrium.   

In addition to FTC matches, teams will be able to participate in judging-style presentation feedback sessions.


Details

Saturday, Feb. 7th, 8:00 AM-3:45 PM

Saturday, Feb. 14th, 8:00 AM-3:45 PM*

Saturday, Jan. 31st, 8:00 AM-4:15 PM

Battle Below the Canal II

FLL Qualifier / FTC Scrimmage

Delaware State University - Dover, DE


LOAD Robotics (25609) and Razor Steel (12880) will host a dual-program event at the DSU Martin Luther King Center, featuring a FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge (FLL) Qualifier and a FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) scrimmage. 

Details

Saturday, Feb. 14th, 8:00 AM-3:45 PM*

Saturday, Feb. 14th, 8:00 AM-3:45 PM*

Saturday, Feb. 28th, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM*

Aberdeen Innovation Showdown

FTC Scrimmage

Converge Innovation Center - Aberdeen, MD


Team Tactical Sheep (007), FIRST® Chesapeake, Techbrick, and Energetics Technology Centers will host a FIRST®  Tech Challenge scrimmage at the Converge Innovation Center in Aberdeen, MD.   

This cross-regional event will allow Delaware and Chesapeake teams to share their DECODE™ season experiences. 

Details

Saturday, Feb. 28th, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM*

Saturday, Feb. 28th, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM*

Saturday, Feb. 28th, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM*

Delaware FTC Championship

Saint Mark's High School - Wilmington, DE


Join us for an exciting day of robot matches for the Delaware championship in this season's DECODE™ game. Hosted by SMaHSch Robotics (23539)

Saturday, Mar. 7th, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM*

Saturday, Feb. 28th, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM*

Saturday, Mar. 7th, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM*

Delaware FLL Championship

The Tatnall School - Wilmington, DE

 

The event you waited for all season, the Delaware FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge state championship.  Join us for an exciting day of robot matches in this season's UNEARTHED™ game. 

FTC Scrimmage Registration

Team Events

January - All Month

Closing February 6th

Closing February 6th

 Open FTC Practice Field

The Powerplant at Hagley Museum
Wilmington, DE


Book a practice time with SignupGenius


The Marion Mechanics (24864) and the FIRST® Spark Hub at Hagley Museum will host an open practice field throughout all of January in the museum's power plant building.

If you have questions or would like to practice with other teams, reach out to
the Marian Mechanics at:

 Marianmechanics@gmail.com 

Email The Team
CSW Poster Competition

Closing February 6th

Closing February 6th

Closing February 6th

 CSW Force Robotics (FTC teams 401, 402, and 404) is holding a fun robot-themed poster competition, Unearthing Tomorrow.  


The competition follows the AGE season theme by encouraging students to explore how modern robots can connect us with our ancient past. 


Open to all students in Kindergarten through Third Grade, the competion runs until February 6th.

Details

All Season

Closing February 6th

All Season

Open "Fridays" at LOAD Robotics
We’re opening our doors to the FTC community! 

*Other days/times available


Bring your team to LOAD HQ to:

  • Get hands-on time with a complete DECODE field
  • Connect and brainstorm with other local teams
  • 3D Printing support and access to our FREE 3D printing station (up to 14” cube build volume)


Monday, Tuesday, Friday 3–6 PM 

Chesapeake City, MD

Please RSVP loadrobotics@gmail.com


Can’t make it those days? No problem! 

We’re flexible - reach out to schedule a visit during the day, evening, or weekend.


Past Events

Saturday, Jan. 17th, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday, Jan. 17th, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday, Jan. 17th, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

 FLL Qualifier / FTC Scrimmage

Tower Hill School - Wilmington, DE 


Hiller Instinct (14296) and Tower Patch Kids (22730) will host a first-of-its-kind dual-program event in Delaware featuring both a FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Qualifier tournament and a FIRST® Tech Challenge Scrimmage. 

Details

Thursday, Jan. 15

Saturday, Jan. 17th, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday, Jan. 17th, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

 

FTC Competition 101 Workshop 

Zoom Meeting


Interested in learning more about the judging process? Learn what to expect at Delaware events! 

 

  • Engineering Portfolio preparation
  • Practicing for the judging interview
  • How pit interviews are conducted
  • Scouting and robot tips
  • What to bring to competitions

Come share and learn from other teams in our community! 


This workshop is geared towards rookie and newer teams, but we would love to have other veteran teams attend and share advice!

Details

Saturday, Dec. 6th, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Saturday, Sept. 6th, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM

Saturday, Sept. 6th, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM

 Applied Forces

FTC Scrimmage

Charter School of Wilmington - Wilmington, DE 

 

Force Robotics (401 =mv, 402 =mc2, and 404 =ma)  will host a FIRST® Tech Challenge scrimmage at the Charter School of Wilmington


See the results from this first scrimmage of the DECODE Season.

Details

Saturday, Sept. 6th, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM

Saturday, Sept. 6th, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM

Saturday, Sept. 6th, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM

FTC Season Kickoff

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Wilmington, DE


 Join us as we kick off the FIRST®  Age season with a day of robots and relics at the Delaware Museum of Natural History & Science.  Our teams will have the opportunity to socialize with one another, share the FIRST® program with DMNS visitors, and watch the global reveal of 

FIRST® Tech Challenge DECODE. 


Read more about this exciting event

Details

EVENT PARTNERS

THANK YOU, To Our Amazing Hosts for Powering This Season!

Charter School of Wilmington
Energetics Technology Center
Saint Mark’s High School
The Tatnall School
Tower Hill School
Charter School of Wilimington Force Robotics
LOAD Robotics
Techbrick Education
FIRST Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Atlantic Robotics
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