FIRST Robotics Competition
CENTRAL VALLEY REGIONAL
Apr 3-5, 2025 | Fresno, CA
The Big Fresno Fair
1121 S Chance Ave Fresno, CA USA
The Central Valley Regional
Dubbed a varsity Sport for the Mind,™ FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology.
Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of high school students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program a robot to go head to head against a field of competitors. It’s as close to “real world” engineering as a student can get.
Join the Fun!
The Central Valley Regional is a high-energy, high-tech spectator sporting event where teams, professionals and young people together solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way. The program is life-changing, career-molding and a lot of fun.
Spectators welcome! Catch the excitement of this intense competition, tour the pits to visit with teams and robots, and cheer on their favorite teams. Admission is free.
Teams at the Central Valley Regional will vie for regional awards and a spot at the FIRST Championship which will be help in April in Houston, Texas. The competition is part of FIRST, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology.
2024 / 2025 Season Theme
FIRST DIVE presented by Qualcomm
During the 2024-2025 FIRST season, FIRST® DIVE℠ presented by Qualcomm, teams will use their STEM and collaboration skills to explore life beneath the surface of the ocean.
Along the way, we’ll uncover the potential in each of us to strengthen our community and innovate for a better world with healthy oceans. Join us as we explore the future.
2025 Game
In REEFSCAPE℠ presented by Haas, a new challenge launching January 4, 2025, FIRST Robotics Competition teams will use their engineering skills to strengthen one of the ocean’s most diverse habitats – making waves to build a better world.
Resources for Teams
The event will be open to the public this year. Masks are absolutely welcome, and teams and spectators should feel perfectly comfortable choosing to wear them.
The Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno, CA USA
We are excited to announce that CVR is moving to a new home! In 2024, CVR will be held at the Fresno Fairgrounds. The new venue offers great food and a fun look at the history of Fresno. Additionally the Fairgrounds offers lots of space for teams to setup their base camps – including some premium picnic areas that will be available on a first come, first serve basis each day. We’ll also have food trucks and there are a number of nearby restaurants and grocery stores. Stay tuned…more news to come!
The venue entrance is located on Chance between Ventura and Butler Avenues.
UPDATE 3-12-24: We have confirmed that there will be secure onsight overnight robot trailer parking (no RV’s)!
UPDATE 3-19-24:
-Parking will be FREE in the Chance parking lot next to the entrance!
-Other events will be happening on site at the same time so please respect their space!
-Rain is likely on Saturday and robots will be passing across uncovered areas. Please bring plastic covers to protect your robot!
CVR MAP
2024 Housing:
For those of you that need hotels for you stay with us during the Central Valley Regional, here is a link to the site where you can make group bookings: https://playfresno-housing.org/events/event_details/381
FAQ
Access the new Nexus webpage for all the latest match times: https://frc.nexus/en/event/2024cafr/display/pit
Thank You To Our Partners
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Volunteer Opportunities!
Non-Technical and Technical Roles Available
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- Create an account in the FIRST Dashboard – click here to apply.
- Click the Volunteer Registration tab & choose ‘Volunteer at an Event’.
- Filter events by location/ program and select Central Valley Regional.
- Choose up to five roles and apply.
- Complete your required youth protection background screening (US & Canada).
You will receive an email from your local event coordinator if you are assigned to a volunteer role.
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