FIRST Robotics Competition
ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL
March 9-12, 2023 | Costa Mesa, CA
ORANGE COUNTY FAIR & EVENTS CENTER | 88 Fair Dr.
The Orange County 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 Orange County 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.
Teams at the Orange County 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.
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
Resources for Teams
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!
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- Enter via Gate 8 (approx. 905 Arlington Drive) and make your way to Parking Lot I. The “field” is inside The Hangar (B18), and the “pit” is inside the Anaheim Building (B16). Entry through any other Gate may not provide immediate access to these buildings.
- Upon arrival, FIRST volunteers must physically present their Hang Tag upon arrival at Gate 8. General Parking is $10 per day and you may be redirected to a different Gate.
- As a reminder, you may set up your pit area during this load-in period but you may not work on your robots during this time. Only five members from each team may enter the venue during load-in, and one of them must be an adult mentor. You must also wear safety glasses to enter.
- You may encounter other move-in and event activity, including a men’s gymnastics meet nearby. Please be respectful of all visitors to the grounds.
- 24hr Security Office – 714-708-1588
SACK LUNCHES:
The venue has graciously agreed to allow students to bring in sack lunches and bottled water.
This applies to lunches made at home, and absolutely no commercially prepared outside food may be brought into the venue. To be clear, this means no bulk ordering of pizza, sub sandwiches, etc.
ORDER BOX LUNCHES:
We are working with the venue to provide a reasonably priced box lunch option, and you should submit orders directly to the venue, using the information on the form.
Box Lunch ordering details coming soon!
ON-SITE CONCESSIONS:
There will also be food concessions open on-site, selling lunch, drinks and snack foods.
Kickoff is January 7, 2023.
Details coming soon!
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
Gerald Oppenheimer Family Foundation
Stephen and Jill Petty
The Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation
WAYS TO SPONSOR
SUPPORT THE ORANGE COUNTY 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.
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 Orange County 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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ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA