The FIRST Robotics Competition Ventura County District Event, held March 13–15, 2026, at the Ventura College Sportsplex, brought together 36 high school teams and 1,000+ students for an action-packed weekend of FIRST® AGE™ REBUILT™ competition on the Ventura coast.
The opening ceremony featured remarks from Michael Ladner, Deputy Technical Director, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, who drew a powerful connection between the teamwork and systems-thinking on the competition floor and the real-world demands of national defense.
Dr. Luca Lewis, Interim President of Ventura College, welcomed competitors and encouraged students to explore the STEM pathways and career opportunities available right in their own backyard.
Congratulations to the teams and individuals who earned top honors at the Ventura County District Event!
- Impact Award Winner: Team 589 – Falkon Robotics
- Winning Alliance: Team 4414 – High Tide, Team 973 – Greybots, Team 589 – Falkon Robotics
- Leadership Award Semi-Finalists: Gautham K with Project 691 Robotics and Cameron D with Robot Dolphins From Outer Space
- Engineering Inspiration: Team 5199 – Robot Dolphins from Outer Space
- Full Awards List: See all awards here
The Ventura County District Event was a celebration of everything that makes FIRST more than just robotics. A heartfelt thank you to all teams, mentors, volunteers, sponsors, and to Ventura College for being such a wonderful host!
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