FIRST Robotics British Columbia

FIRST Robotics British Columbia Our mission is to inspire young people to pursue further studies and careers in the fields of scienc

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a non-profit organization encouraging kids in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

FTC PMR Phoenix Wins Design Award at Canada Cup of Robotics! 🏆🌟This past week Port Moody Robotics FTC Team #23430 PMR ...
06/19/2026

FTC PMR Phoenix Wins Design Award at Canada Cup of Robotics! 🏆🌟

This past week Port Moody Robotics FTC Team #23430 PMR Phoenix travelled to Brock University in St. Catherines Ontario to represent BC in the premiere Canada Cup of Robotics! 🤖

PMR Phoenix battled through qualification rounds, (even dealt with a small electrical fire in their robot) and teamed up with Team for playoffs before finishing in 23rd out of 39th place!

To top off their PMR Phoenix was awarded the FTC Design Award for their robot design! As described during the award ceremonies, "using odometry positioning and an auto-rotating turret, this team knew where their nest is and how to find their goal. With strong engineering and clear purpose, this team rises from the ashes and turns it into carbon fibre." 🎖️

Congrats to PMR Phoenix for this amazing achievement! Looking forward to see what you'll design for the upcoming FIRST Canopy season! ♥️🌿

Check out the YouTube clip of the team receiving their awards -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiSNRPTeu44&t=22970s

Think that summer time means no more FIRST events? Think again!Our friends at and are hosting The Canada Cup of Robot...
06/15/2026

Think that summer time means no more FIRST events? Think again!

Our friends at and are hosting The Canada Cup of Robotics from June 14-20 and we have five FIRST Robotics teams competing!

The Canada Cup of Robotics is an official 2025-2026 FIRST LEGO League Challenge Open and FIRST Tech Challenge Premiere Event, bringing top performing teams from around the globe to a culminating event in the Niagara region of Canada.

Cheer on the and four FLL teams as they compete for the Canada Cup!

Check out the event website for more information and team updates!

https://firstroboticscanada.org/canadacupofrobotics/

🌊 Happy ! Did you know that critical ocean conservation work is done by robots? From tracking marine life and coral gro...
06/09/2026

🌊 Happy !

Did you know that critical ocean conservation work is done by robots? From tracking marine life and coral growth to exploring and mapping the deepest parts of the ocean, robotics is at the forefront of protecting our blue planet.

During last year's ocean themed FIRST Dive season, students were challenged to engineer solutions for restoring vibrant reefs, fostering collaboration, and make waves of impact in their communities! Those same skills are the exact tools the next generation of marine scientists and engineers will use to help save our oceans! 🛠️🤖

Diversity isn’t just important in our code and designs, it's important in our teams, schools and community, and it’s wha...
06/03/2026

Diversity isn’t just important in our code and designs, it's important in our teams, schools and community, and it’s what makes our FIRST family stronger and resilient! 💪🏼

Happy Pride Month to our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members from all of us at FIRST Robotics BC! Let’s keep building spaces where everyone belongs! 🏳️‍🌈💗🏳️‍⚧️

Ways to celebrate Pride Month:
- Shop at LGBTQ+ owned businesses to support the community - https://buff.ly/veSames
- Donate to organizations that support 2SLGBTQIA+ rights
- Volunteer for an LGBTQ+ organization or at a Pride event. Find an event near you! - https://buff.ly/545oljX
- Research – Learn more about the past, present and future of 2SLGBTQIA+ in Canada and how you can make an impact. - https://www.cphs.ca/

We love this Millennial vs Gen Z meme trending right now, so we did our own FIRST Robotics version! Who do you think di...
05/26/2026

We love this Millennial vs Gen Z meme trending right now, so we did our own FIRST Robotics version! Who do you think did it better?

What's your favourite trending me?

Attention Victoria/Vancouver Island FIRST Volunteers!It's time for the annual Victoria Volunteer Picnic! Our volunteers...
05/23/2026

Attention Victoria/Vancouver Island FIRST Volunteers!

It's time for the annual Victoria Volunteer Picnic! Our volunteers are the heart of FIRST, and we'd be nothing without them! To show our appreciation of all their hard work, we are hosting a picnic for a chance to meet up with fellow FIRST volunteers, share some laughs and food and play some games (and win some prizes!)

When: Sunday, May 31st - 5pm-8pm
Where: Willows Beach Park (near the teahouse)
Bring: Plate/cutlery /mug/camp chair/warm clothes (chilly by the ocean)

Drinks and food will be provided, but please being your own plate/cutlery/mug to use!

Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWCkuaw61q7rmLHYYJewzDp1X4FbECkRrCdKZgXWHZE0Y2jA/viewform

FIRST Robotics BC has been chosen to select BC students from FRC or FTC teams to represent Team Canada at the 2026 FIRST...
05/20/2026

FIRST Robotics BC has been chosen to select BC students from FRC or FTC teams to represent Team Canada at the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge in Incheon, Korea this October!

What's the FIRST Global Challenge you ask? It's an Olympics-style, international robotics competition that takes place in a different country each year and teams from each nation are invited to send a team to build and program a competition robot!

This year, teams will harness creativity, engineering, and bold new ideas to spark breakthroughs in wildfire prevention, mitigation, and recovery. Through hands-on engineering and strategic gameplay, students will explore how technology can help reduce the risk and impact of fires, protect communities, and support environmental resilience in a warming world.

Want more info or want to apply? Check out these links:

FIRST Global Challenge info - https://firstroboticsbc.org/2026/05/12/would-your-team-like-to-represent-canada-at-first-global-2026/

Application Deadline May 25th, 2026 - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflqEb_5dbavCC6AQ2qHbWLhkhgxfgC6pPjM4Ax1loDlFCANw/viewform

Have questions about the FIRST Global Challenge or the application process? Email Christine Nicholls at [email protected]





FIRST Robotics BC is pleased to announce that Michelle Kitchen has been named Executive Director to lead the organizatio...
05/19/2026

FIRST Robotics BC is pleased to announce that Michelle Kitchen has been named Executive Director to lead the organization into a new growth phase.

Michelle is an accomplished strategic and operational leader with experience in leading mission-driven non-profit organizations. Prior, she held the role of CEO of the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, a non-profit with a mission to inspire and educate youth and the community at large into physical literacy and sport. As the ambassador and spokesperson of the Hall, she led new growth strategies, partnership development, fundraising and donor strategies, corporate profile and community engagement.

A key achievement was the province-wide expansion of the “Hero in You” educational program, alongside the launch of the world’s first fully immersive digital Indigenous Sport Gallery—advancing Truth and Reconciliation and expanding access to underserved and equity-seeking communities.

Michelle also previously served non-profit Dress for Success Vancouver, where she led a transformative brand repositioning that significantly increased revenue and funding to further the mission to help women and gender-diverse individuals realize their highest potential and achieve economic independence. With an extensive background in Marketing, Michelle was at the helm of multiple global and national marketing agencies servicing private and public organizations and overseeing high performing cross-functional teams.

Throughout her career she built and scaled brands in highly competitive categories, including AirMiles, BCIT, BELL, Destination Canada, ING Direct, Netflix, Nordstrom, McDonald’s, Nabisco, Rocky Mountaineer, TELUS, UBC and Volkswagen to name a few.

FIRST Robotics BC would like to extend sincere thanks to our out-going Executive Director Ian Koscielski, who has transi...
05/15/2026

FIRST Robotics BC would like to extend sincere thanks to our out-going Executive Director Ian Koscielski, who has transitioned to a new role in Product Marketing at Orica Digital Solutions after having been involved with FIRST for 20 years.

Ian will continue to co-lead the annual FIRST Robotics Competition in BC with our new Executive Director, Michelle Kitchen. We owe tremendous thanks to Ian for his dedication and passion for the FIRST organization and wish him well in his new endeavour .

05/11/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the FIRST moms, bonus moms, mentor moms and anyone else who helps support and inspire our FIRST students!

Give your mum or anyone else a big hug today!





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