WHY join the Techno Ticks?
FIRST redefines winning for students because they are rewarded for excellence in design, demonstrated team spirit, gracious professionalism and maturity, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Scoring the most points is a secondary goal. Winning means building partnerships that last. FIRST robotics is a sport where the participants play with the pros and learn from them. In addition, designing and building a robot is a fascinating real-world professional experience; competing on stage brings participants as much excitement and adrenaline rush as conventional varsity tournaments, and the game and its rules are a surprise every year that keeps it all fresh and challenging. There is a strong correlation between participation in FIRST and pursuing an education and then a career in engineering or science. To make that easier, more than 625 scholarships valued at over $9.4 million are available to FIRST team members. Finally, FIRST participants are much more likely than the average student t
