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Super Regional competitions were piloted in 2014 with the intent of creating a more balanced progression of competition. As FIRST Tech Challenge grew, the single World Championship accommodating 128 teams resulted in a very small percentage of teams making it to the top level of competition. Super Regional events provided a solution to this problem, and allowed more teams to reach a higher level of competition. The events were a tremendous success. The regions that stepped up to organize, fundraise and execute the events were amazing. The sponsors who believed in the vision donated over a million dollars to make them happen. The team experience was unlike anything else. We are truly grateful for the passion and effort that went into these events. Since the inception of Super Regionals several things have changed. Most significantly, we�ve added a second World Championship, as well as new World Championship venues. In 2017 FIRST Tech Challenge doubled the number of teams attending Worl...

Whew, what a season - capped off by the first ever Festival of Champions right here in Manchester, New Hampshire.  Thanks to everyone who made this year a success. The students were tremendous and our program grew for the 12th year in a row. I�ve been with FIRST for 10 years and I�m still amazed by the passion, drive, and intellect demonstrated by our teams. Our planet faces big problems, but with this generation I have great confidence we will meet those challenges. Our volunteers share this hope, it�s why they dedicate millions of person-hours each year to make this possible. Although they may not have had FIRST when they were young, they see the critical need, and the amazing benefits. FIRST Tech Challenge alone held over 800 events last season and every single one depended on these outstanding volunteers. I know of no other organization in the world that attracts such passionate, and intelligent folks. Finally, a huge thank you to the FIRST Tech Challenge staff. Believe it or n...

Participating Teams and Schedule We are excited to announce and celebrate our FIRST Tech Challenge Teams competing at our FIRST Class 2017 - Festival of Champions!  Advancing from St. Louis: Team 5466, Combustible Lemons, from Davenport, Iowa - Inspire Award Winner Team 8686, Height Differential, from St. Paul, Minnesota - Alliance Captain                 Team 6929, Data Force, from Littleton, Colorado - 1st Pick                                                             Team 5916, BoBots, from Earlville, Maryland - 2nd Pick                                    Advancing from Houston: Team 3491, Fix-It, from Victoria, BC, Canada - Inspire Award Winner                ...

Have you ever been at an event, rocking out to the music that was playing between matches and wondered "How on earth does  FIRST  choose these songs?" Well, with a dash of magic, a sprinkle of funkiness and the help of folks who do the research to find the songs, here are our  Top 20 Favorite Songs of All Time!  The ones you hear often and still have yet to get tired of. The songs that you secretly (or for some of us, not so secretly) dance to in grocery stores and whilst driving. The ones we sing along with, we rock out to, and just plain have a blast listening to. Title Artist Uptown Funk Mark Ronson f./Bruno Mars Watch Me [Nae Nae] Silento Cha Cha Slide DJ Casper Cotton Eyed Joe Rednex Cupid Shuffle Cupid YMCA The Village People Chicken Dance � -  traditional version Kids Songs Macarena Los Del Rios Jump on it The Sugarhill Gang Put Your Hands Up In The Air Daft Punk Twist & Shout The Beatles We Will Rock You Queen Harlem Shake Baauer SHOUT Jackie Wilson ...