2025 FIRST Robotics Competition
EAST BAY REGIONAL
April 3-6, 2025 | Berkeley, CA
BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL | 1980 Allston Way
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The East Bay 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 constraints, teams of high school students raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, build and program a robot to compete. It’s as close to “real world” engineering as a student can get.
Join the FUN!
4/5 & 4/6-
The East Bay Regional is a high-energy, high-tech 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.
Checkout the East Bay Regional, where teams compete and collaborate with one another exhibiting the core values of FIRST – Coopertition® and Gracious Professionalism®. You will surely be amazed and inspired by our FIRST Robotics Community!
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
Event Location
Berkeley High School
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Parking
There are multiple parking garages and street parking around the venue. Make sure you look at street signage as many streets have only 2 hour parking. Wherever you park in Berkeley, DO NOT leave valuables in your car and always lock your car.
Campus Map
The pit area is in Building E.
The competition field is in Building F.
SITE RESTRICTIONS
We want you to have fun, but also stay safe. Therefore, please mind these site restrictions for your safety and to ensure the event is fun for all.
- Teams may only work in designated areas, including pit area, while queued for a match, and practice field areas where space permits
- Do not bring skateboards, hoverboards, drones, bottled gas tanks (e.g. hellium), noise devices/makers, or walkie-talkies
- Do not arrange for additional utilities (power, internet access, phone lines, etc.)
- Do not sell stuff. This includes food, hats, shirts, any promotional products, or raffle tickets.
- Do not invite or bring live bands to play in the audience.
- Hang flags/banners with care. Duck tape or other tape that may damage walls/facilties is not permitted
- No cooking allowed inside or outside the venue: This includes, BBQ’s, crock pots, or hot plates.
COVID Policy and Event Entry:
The event will be open to the public this year, and we do not plan to have any COVID restrictions. Masks are absolutely welcome, and teams and spectators should feel perfectly comfortable choosing to wear them.
We thank you for your continued support for our mission as we navigate the season together!
WhenThurs, April 4, 6pm-8pm Fri, April 5, 7:45am |
WhereBerkeley High School |
Details
Refer to the load in and out maps below. Please bring your dollies, robot carts and tarps if it rains. Please be respectful of the parking and event staff to load-in your items as efficient and safely as possible.
Please ensure your team is in proper safety attire (safety glasses, closed-toe shoes). Up to 5 team reps (which must include 1 adult) will be allowed into the pit area to setup. The team may have additional team members helping with unloading your vehicles/trailer, but again only 5 members are allowed in the pit.
Per the Event Rules designed for your safety, please do not bring compressed gas tanks. Please ensure that all of your items fit in your designated pit area. For any questions on what to bring to inspection, see Inspection and Eligibility Rules.
Load-In Map
Please note that the parking for trailers is first-come, first-served and is only available during load-in times.
Load-Out Map
We invite you to use your favorite travel agent/websites to book accommodations. As the Berkeley area is a University town, there is a wide variety of accommodations.
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors!
WAYS TO SPONSOR
SUPPORT THE EAST BAY REGIONAL
To discuss sponsorship opportunities and benefits of sponsorship, please contact FIRST California Senior Regional Director, Luan Heimlich directly or complete the Contact Form below.
FIRST IS FUELED BY VOLUNTEERS
For over 30 years, FIRST volunteers have fueled the mission by inspiring millions of young people to reach for the stars. Volunteers are part of a global support system built to spark curiosity and encourage students to launch their dreams. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of change-makers!
Volunteer Opportunities!
Non-Technical and Technical Roles Available
EXAMPLES OF ROLES
Safety Manager, Robot Inspector, Field Reset/Repair, Volunteer Registration, Practice Field Attendant, Spare Parts Attendant and more!
APPLY TO VOLUNTEER
- 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 East Bay 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.
LET’S CONNECT!
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