FIRST Robotics Competition
ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL
April 3-4, 2020 – postponed | Costa Mesa, CA
ORANGE COUNTY FAIR & EVENTS CENTER | 88 Fair Dr.
Announcement
As a result of the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the current FIRST season has been suspended, including the remaining FIRST events in California. Both Championship events have been cancelled. Please see the March 12, 2020 notice from FIRST.
This is out of an abundance of caution, and with the health and safety of our FIRST community and surrounding communities in mind.
YEARS IN ORANGE COUNTY
ROBOTS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The 5th Annual 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.
FREE to the Public!
FRI, 4/03/20: 8:30am – 6:15pm
SAT, 4/04/20: 8:30am – 6:00pm
The Orange County Regional is a high-energy, high-tech spectator sporting event that teams professionals and young people together to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way.
The program is life-changing, career-molding and a lot of fun. We invite you to experience the excitement of this intense competition, tour the “pits” to visit with teams and robots, and cheer on your favorite team. Closed toe shoes required in the pits.
Each year this multinational competition reaches more than 96,250 students on over 3,850 teams in competitions held across the USA and in other parts of the world.
LOCATION:
Orange County Fair and Events Center
88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA
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.
Countdown to the Orange County Regional
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THIS YEAR’S STAR WARS-INSPIRED CHALLENGE
INFINITE RECHARGE
In INFINITE RECHARGE, two alliances work to protect FIRST City from approaching asteroids caused by a distant space skirmish. Each alliance, along with their trusty droids, race to collect and score Power Cells in order to energize their Shield Generator for maximum protection. To activate sections of the Shield Generator, droids manipulate their Control Panels after scoring a specific number of Power Cells. Near the end of the match, droids race to their Rendezvous Point to get their Shield Generator operational in order to protect the city.
LIST OF TEAMS + RESULTS
Checkout who’s competing this yearby clicking the button below. Find results from 2019 here.
PRESS
Media Coverage
MEDIA PASS
The Media is invited to capture the excitement of this intense competition. Please fill out the Contact Form at the bottom of the page to request a Media Pass.
MEDIA COVERAGE / LINKS
Resources for Teams
Coming Soon!
| Competition Schedule | Activities Schedule | ||||
| Wednesday April 1 | |||||
| 6:00PM-8:00PM | 5 Team Reps to Load In and Set Up Pits | ||||
| Thursday April 2 | Thursday April 2 | ||||
| 7:45AM | 5 Team Reps to Load In | 8:30AM-6:00PM | Practice Field Open | ||
| 8:30AM | Pits, Machine Shop, Registration and Inspection Open | ||||
| 9:00AM-11:00AM | Driver’s Meeting, Field Open for Measurement and Calibration | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Technology/Scholarship Row | ||
| 11:00AM-12:00PM | Lunch | 10:30AM | National Anthem Auditions | ||
| 12:00PM-6:30PM | Practice Matches | 4:00PM |
Chairman’s Award & Dean’s List interview schedule available at Pit Admin |
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| 8:00PM | Pits and Machine Shop Close | ||||
| Friday April 3 | Friday April 3 | ||||
| 8:00AM | Pits and Machine Shop Open | 8:30AM-10:00AM | Invited Guest Event | ||
| 8:30AM-9:00AM | Opening Ceremonies | 9:00AM-5:30PM | Practice Field Open | ||
| 9:00AM-12:00PM | Qualification Matches | 10:00AM-11:00AM |
FIRST LEGO League Jr. and FIRST LEGO League Demonstration |
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| 12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch | ||||
| 1:00PM-5:45PM | Qualification Matches | 11:00AM-12:00PM |
FIRST Tech Challenge Demonstration |
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| 5:45PM-6:15PM | Awards Ceremony | 1:00PM-4:00PM | Technology/Scholarship Row | ||
| ~6:30PM** | Pits and Machine Shop Close immediately following Awards Ceremony | 2:00PM-4:00PM | Women in STEM | ||
| Saturday April 4 | Saturday April 4 | ||||
| 8:00AM | Pits and Machine Shop Open | 8:00AM-10:00AM | Invited Guest Event | ||
| 8:30AM-9:00AM | Opening Ceremonies | 9:00AM-1:00PM | Practice Field Open | ||
| 9:00AM-12:15PM | Qualification Matches | ||||
| 12:15PM-12:30PM | Alliance Selections | 10:00AM-11:00AM |
FIRST Tech Challenge Demonstration |
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| 12:30PM-1:30PM | Lunch | ||||
| 1:30PM-4:30PM | Playoff Matches | ||||
| 4:30PM-6:00PM | Awards Ceremony | ||||
| 6:30PM | Pits Close | ||||
**Schedule subject to change. All times are estimated based on flow of rounds.
See Pit Administration table for updated times.
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HOUSING:
Make your FIRST® event experience more memorable and affordable. We’ve negotiated hotel and travel discounts available exclusively for FIRST Robotics Competition events. Through our housing experts at Experient, we provide you 24/7 access to full hotel descriptions, real-time availability, amenities, and other details allowing you to book quickly and confidently.
BOOK NOW FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL.
When you stay with FIRST you and your team:
- Stay close to venue and other teams
- Receive guaranteed low-rates
- Rest easy at FIRST-reviewed hotels
- Enjoy convenient FIRST-contracted amenities at most hotels including complimentary parking, Wi-Fi, and breakfast
- Gain flexibility to make booking adjustments and pay later
- Get reservation protection and assistance before, during, and after your stay if any unexpected challenges occur
- Earn reward points at your preferred hotels
- And of course, support your region with earned rebates that go towards improving future FIRST Robotics Competition local events
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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 at the Competition!
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.
LET’S CONNECT!
ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA