Penn hosts Robotics competition on Saturday, March 10, and Sunday, March 11

Penn High School will host the FIRST Robotics St. Joseph District Event on Saturday, March 10, and Sunday, March 11.

Including Penn’s Team 135, there will be more than 40 high school robotics teams from Indiana and Michigan participating in the event, which will involve more than 5,000 students, coaches, mentors, parents, and fans. The FRC teams will compete on a basketball court-sized field with four-foot tall, 120-pound robots.

Nearly 400 volunteers are needed for the event. Click here for information on the volunteers roles and how to sign up.

Teams of high school students have six weeks to design and build a fully functional robot to compete in this year’s challenge. Teams will qualify for the State Championship through their performance in district events, such as the one at Penn.

Qualifying teams will advance from the State Championship to represent Indiana at the World Championship in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-28.

“Penn High School is looking forward to hosting another Indiana FIRST Robotics Competition,” Penn High School STEM Academy Leader Josiah Parker said. “Some of the brightest students in Indiana and Michigan will bring 40 teams to compete on March 10-11.” Parker went on to say, “Penn and the STEM Academy are excited to showcase the amazing experiences our students participate in, the outstanding support we receive from our school and community, and the enjoyment and learning that FIRST provides.”

For more information, check:

• The Indiana First website: https://www.indianafirst.org/2018StJoseph
•  The Indiana First Facebook page: https://www.indianafirst.org/2018StJoseph
• Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-st-joseph-first-robotics-competition-tickets-41047909402

Saturday, March 10

• 10:30-11 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Qualification Matches
• 1-2 p.m. Lunch
• 2-7 p.m. Qualification Matches

Sunday, March 11

• 9-9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
• 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Qualification Matches
• 12:30-1 p.m. Alliance Selections
• 1-2 p.m. Lunch
• 2-5 p.m. Playoff Matches
• 5-6:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony