Donations directly support our team's activities including:

• Registration fees for regional and national competitions
• Robot parts and building materials
• Tools and equipment
• Team travel expenses
• Team uniforms and promotional materials

Absolutely! We welcome in-kind donations of tools, materials, and equipment. Please contact us to discuss specific needs and arrange for delivery or pickup of donated items, or use our equipment donation form above.

To become a team sponsor, please reach out to our team coordinator through our contact page. We offer various sponsorship levels with different benefits as outlined in the sidebar. We'll work with you to create a sponsorship package that meets your company's goals.

Yes! We welcome volunteers who can contribute their time and expertise. We need help with mentoring, event planning, transportation, and more. Please visit our contact page to express your interest in volunteering.

Yes, donations to our team are tax-deductible through our school district. We can provide documentation for your tax records upon request. Please consult with your tax advisor for details about your specific situation.

FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is an international high school robotics competition where teams design, build, and program industrial-size robots to play a challenging field game in alliance with other teams. Students have just 6 weeks to build their robot, developing skills in engineering, programming, teamwork, and leadership.

The official build season starts in early January when the challenge is announced and lasts for about 6 weeks. After that, teams compete in regional competitions through March and April. Teams that qualify can advance to state, national, and world championships, which typically take place in April.

FIRST Robotics Competition matches are typically streamed live on the official FIRST YouTube channel and Twitch. You can also watch our team's matches through The Blue Alliance:

1. Visit www.thebluealliance.com/team/8041 to see our team page
2. Click on the event you're interested in from our schedule
3. Find our matches in the match list
4. Look for the "▶️" button next to each match to watch the video

The Blue Alliance also has a mobile app available for both iOS and Android that makes it easy to follow our matches in real-time.

You can view all of our team's past matches and results on The Blue Alliance:

1. Go to www.thebluealliance.com/team/8041
2. Scroll down to see our competition history by year
3. Click on any past event to see our performance, match results, and videos
4. Use the "photos and video" tab to see photos and videos from previous years

The Blue Alliance archives all FRC matches going back to our team's founding, making it a great resource to see our progress over the years.

Any Lake City student in grades 9-12 can join our team. We welcome students of all skill levels and backgrounds. No prior experience with robotics or programming is required - just enthusiasm and willingness to learn! Contact our coach, Brian Mason, or attend one of our informational meetings at the beginning of the school year.

Students develop a wide range of technical and soft skills including:

• Engineering design and mechanical assembly
• Programming and electrical systems
• CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
• Project management and teamwork
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Marketing and business development

These skills are directly applicable to future careers in STEM fields and beyond.