FIRST Robotics 2025 - Off to State!

Next year FIRST in our state is switching formats.  Instead of very large "regional" competitions there will be slightly smaller District comps.  More of 'em, and as they are all in-state, with less travel costs and bother.  Then the top teams on a District basis get invited to a State tournament which could qualify you for Worlds.

It's mostly a good thing.  Although when I'm chin deep in organizing a local event next year I'll feel otherwise.

In any event, to get ready for the new system there is an official State Tournament this year.  I guess you could put an asterisk next to it as there is no Worlds qual involved.  But braggin' rights....

5826 did make the cut of the top 32 teams in the state.  Interestingly, and pleasingly, it was the two Awards we won that put us over the top.  Judges Award and Gracious Professionalism.  On top of a solid second tournament it was sufficient.

So, its off to State for us.  For the first time, and one hopes, far from the last.

Supposedly there will be a live stream HERE on Saturday.