FIRST Robotics Competition
HUENEME PORT REGIONAL
March 2-5, 2023 | Port Hueneme, CA
PORT OF HUENEME | 333 Ponoma Street
Hueneme Port 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 Hueneme Port 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 Hueneme Port 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.
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2022/2023 season theme
FIRST ENERGIZE presented by Qualcomm
This is the moment to get energized to innovate. From the machines that move us to the food that sustains us to the wireless technologies that connect us, energy plays an essential role in keeping our world running. During our 2022-2023 robotics season, FIRST® ENERGIZE℠ presented by Qualcomm, our teams will reimagine the future of sustainable energy and power their ideas forward. Innovation can’t wait.
2023 game
In CHARGED UPSM presented by Haas, FIRST® Robotics Competition teams are inspired to see the potential of energy storage in a new light as they compete to charge up their communities. Learn more here.
Resources for Teams
See map below for load in and for drop off of team members.
LOAD IN
Please note that for loading in you will enter by turning right off Ventura Road onto Scott Street indicated by the purple line and arrow. Traffic control will be on the corner of Scott and Ponoma to direct you to load in. ANY VEHICLES THAT TRY TO ENTER FOR LOAD IN ANY OTHER WAY WILL BE DIVERTED TO SCOTT STREET. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS FOR BOTH THURSDAY EVENING AND FRIDAY MORNING LOAD IN.
TEAM MEMBER DROP OFF
All team members need to enter San Pedro Street off of Pleasant Valley Road as indicated by the green line and arrow. Members will be dropped off at the corner of San Pedro and Clara Street to walk in when the gates open at 8:30 on Friday, March 3rd and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Team members and the public will walk in through the Clara Street gate once it is open. At all times, members of the public and teams are not allowed in the volunteer parking lot or the administration building without permission.
PARKING
After drop off, parking is available along both sides of Ponoma Street, Scott Street, and later in the morning along San Pedro Street. Please ignore any parking restriction signs as no tickets will be given during the event on those streets. However, if you are illegally parked or blocking any residential driveway, you may be cited or towed.
TEAM MEMBER DROP OFF
All team members need to enter San Pedro Street off of Pleasant Valley Road as indicated by the green line and arrow. Members will be dropped off at the corner of San Pedro and Clara Street to walk in when the gates open at 8:30 on Friday, March 3rd and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Team members and the public will walk in through the Clara Street gate once it is open. At all times, members of the public and teams are not allowed in the volunteer parking lot or the administration building without permission.
PARKING
After drop off, parking is available along both sides of Ponoma Street, Scott Street, and later in the morning along San Pedro Street. Please ignore any parking restriction signs as no tickets will be given during the event on those streets. However, if you are illegally parked or blocking any residential driveway, you may be cited or towed.
Teams are allowed to bring in food but NO OPEN FLAMES or BBQs. If you order food to be delivered, a team member MUST be at the Clara Street gate to receive the food. Team vehicles bringing food need to make arrangements with your team to meet you at the gate to carry in the food.
You are allowed to being in pop-ups and tables for the lunch area. There are some tables, but it is first come first serve.
February 28, 2023 –
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.
September 9, 2022 – We are continuing to monitor local public health conditions and are developing plans on how to best support FIRST events across all programs for the 2022 – 2023 Season. This includes the ability to implement modifications such as the use of masks, health screening, event scaling, social distancing, event formatting, and other precautions as determined by local conditions and regulations.
Providing opportunities for hands-on learning and recognizing our teams’ incredible accomplishments are key elements to the lasting impact of FIRST. We remain committed to deliver our programs to as many students as possible, as safely as possible.
This space will be updated with more details as the season progresses.
We thank you for your continued support for our mission as we navigate the season together!
ADA ACCESS:
Please contact Velma at vlomax@firstinspires.org prior to your arrival if you need any special assistance.
Thank you to our Partners!
WAYS TO SPONSOR
SUPPORT THE HUENEME PORT REGIONAL
To discuss sponsorship opportunities and benefits of sponsorship, please contact FIRST California Senior Regional Director, David Berggren, through the Contact Form at the bottom of this page.
FIRST IS FUELED BY VOLUNTEERS
For 30 years, FIRST® volunteers have fueled the mission by inspiring millions of young people to reach for the stars. You are part of a global support system we’ve built for students who need a spark of curiosity and encouragement to launch their dreams. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of innovators, technology leaders, and change-makers here on Earth – and beyond.
Volunteer Opportunities!
Non-Technical and Technical Roles Available
EXAMPLES OF ROLES
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 Hueneme Port 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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