FIRST Robotics Competition
COME SEE ROBOTS IN ACTION-OFFSEASON COMPETITION!
In less than one week robots will take center stage in Pablo's RCU Theatre for the performance of a lifetime!
Join us on Saturday, August 17th (public open at 8:45AM) in RCU Theatre for an exciting off-season FIRST Robotics Competition! Watch as teams from across the area bring their robots to life on the RCU stage at the Pablo Center. This family-friendly event is FREE and open to the public, making it a perfect outing for enthusiasts of all ages. 
What to Expect:
Robot Challenges: Watch robot alliances complete various challenges to earn points in thrilling matches.
Tour the Pits: Get an inside look at the robots and meet the talented teams who built them.
Demos and Activities 10AM-1PM: Learn about FIRST programs, see demos from our LEGO robotics team, experience interactive sessions with our Girls Who Code programs, and create fun robot-themed art with ARTmobile.
Community Engagement: Meet local organizations and clubs showcasing their work and enjoy a day filled with innovation and technology.
Food and Snacks: Food Trucks (Rex-Mex and FryBread Factory) and concessions will help the team fundraise for the 2025 season.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to witness the future of robotics and STEM education in action. We look forward to seeing you there!
THE LEVIATHANS – FRC TEAM 8744
The Leviathans are Pablo Center’s FIRST Robotics Competition Team 8744. Starting in 2021, Team 8744 has competed for several years, winning awards and leading alliances along the way. The team accepts new students each year and hopes to continue to grow in the future. The team is made up of 8-12 grade students from the Chippewa Valley area and are supported by an amazing group of mentors.
WHAT IS FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION?
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is an international program created by Dean Kamen in 1992. It is a program where teams of high school students, with the help of mentors, design and build a robot. Every season has a different theme and corresponding challenge, meaning an entirely new robot is built each year. Because each team designs its own robot, no two robot competitions will be the same.
WHAT OUR TEAM DOES
Pablo Center's FIRST Robotics Team 8744, The Leviathans, have been building robots since 2021. The team meets over the course of the season to prep, design, program, and build their robot at Pablo Center. Throughout the competition season, The Leviathans will travel to compete in scrimmages and competitions, with the hope of qualifying to compete for FIRST Championship alongside other teams from around the world.
REGISTER TO JOIN THE TEAM
Join the Pablo Center FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team as we prepare to compete in the international FIRST Robotics Competition!
Throughout the fall, we will be focused on skill building including building and programming various robots, CAD training, and business team preparation creating photos, videos, and social media presence. Starting in January, we will be intensely focused on robot design, build, and programming based on this season’s game, released in early January.
Meetings will be every Tuesday and Thursday (6 - 8 p.m.) through 2024 with the addition of Saturdays in 2025 (9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Registration will open in October.
EMAIL US
FRCteam8744@pablocenter.org
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
2024 FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION CHALLENGE
FIRST IN SHOW
Lights, camera, STEAM! Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) inspire big ideas, bold action – and creativity. Our skills make it possible to create art and experiences that bring us together, entertain us, and move us. During our 2023-2024 arts-inspired robotics season, FIRST® IN SHOWSM presented by Qualcomm, we will celebrate the roles our STEM skills play in the arts and design and build a world of endless possibilities. The future is yours to create.
CRESCENDO
Turn Up the Volume
In CRESCENDOSM presented by Haas, FIRST© Robotics Competition teams will use their STEM skills and creative power to turn up the volume as they design, build, and program their robots for action-packed game play. Watch the game animation to inspire ideas.
