The Challenge

Each year there is a new game which is revealed in september. The playing field for the Game consists of the FIRST Tech Challenge game pieces set up on a foam-mat surface, surrounded by a metal and Lexan field frame. Each Tournament features alliances, which are composed of two Teams, competing against one another on the playing field. Your partner in one match may be your opponent in another match.

Teams work to overcome obstacles and meet challenges, while learning from, and interacting with peers and adult mentors who help us out through the process. Students develop a greater appreciation of science and technology and how we can apply that knowledge to impact the world in a positive way.

They also cultivate life skills such as:

Planning, brainstorming, and creative problem-solving.
Research and technical skills.
Collaboration and teamwork.
Appreciation of differences and respect for the ideas and contributions of others.