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2026-11-01T02:00:00

2027-11-07T02:00:00

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ai1ec-1626@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

bIrobot Robotics Camp

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190809_085942-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></div><p>Unfortunately, we need to cancel plans for our summer robotics plant. Our mentors and students are over-subscibed with work and projects this summer, so we will not have time to organize a full camp. We are working to plan a two-day “get to know robotics” session later in August or September for students on the island. Please visit our website at birobot.org for more information.</p> <p>We plan to resume our robotics camp next summer!</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-240" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FRC-Logo-300x261.jpg" alt="" width="114" height="99" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FRC-Logo-300x261.jpg 300w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FRC-Logo.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 114px) 100vw, 114px" /></p>2023-08-072023-08-12en-USBICS Events,bIrobot Events,Celebrate Summer 2023,External Calendar Post,Island Events,Kids CampsKevin Boyle; 231-715-1089; kevin.boyle@wvbi.net; http://birobot.orgBeaver Island Community School @ 37895 Kings Highway. Beaver Island, MI 497820https://birobot.org/event/birobot-robotics-camp-2/

free

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en-USEducational,Featured,Kids,Summer Camp

ai1ec-1920@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

Lake Superior State District Competition

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/LSSU-Caompeitition-300x169.jpg" width="300" height="169" /></div><p>Our first competition event for 2024 is at Lake Superior State University University.<a href="https://www.lssu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-1683 alignright" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lssu-Gate.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="233" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lssu-Gate.jpg 1680w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lssu-Gate-300x200.jpg 300w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lssu-Gate-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lssu-Gate-768x512.jpg 768w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lssu-Gate-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lssu-Gate-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lssu-Gate-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/lssu-Gate-272x182.jpg 272w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a> Here is a link to a map to the competition site: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/650+W+Easterday+Ave,+Sault+Ste.+Marie,+MI+49783/@46.4913626,-84.3693268,16z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x4d363976276906e3:0xb0dbf488fcbe3806!2m2!1d-84.3641769!2d46.4913627?entry=ttu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.google.com/maps/dir/”/650+W+Easterday+Ave,+Sault+Ste.+Marie,+MI+49783/@46.4913626,-84.3693268,16z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x4d363976276906e3:0xb0dbf488fcbe3806!2m2!1d-84.3641769!2d46.4913627?entry=ttu</a>. We’ve competed at LSSU before and look forward to returning there this year.</p> <p>You can find out more about FIRST and BICS’s FRC Team #6098 bIrobot at <a href="http://birobot.org">birobot.org</a>. Team members and parents, please check our Discord site for hotel and travel details.</p>2024-03-142024-03-17en-USBICS Events,bIrobot Events,External Calendar Post,Island EventsKevin Boyle; 231-448-2744; kevin.boyle@birobot.org; http://birobot.orgLake Superior State University @ 650 W. Easterday Ave Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 USA0https://birobot.org/event/lssu-district-competition-2/

free

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ai1ec-2042@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

Lake Superior State District Competition

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LSSU-Calendar-Header_5I4b.png" width="260" height="300" /></div><p>Our first competition event for 2026 is at <a href="https://www.lssu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">Lake Superior State University</a> in Big Rapids, Michigan.</p> <p>Here is a link to a map to the competition site: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//650+W+Easterday+Ave,+Sault+Ste.+Marie,+MI+49783/@45.5153926,-85.4898136,182117m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x4d36397678968a2f:0xdee6d755f49d775e!2m2!1d-84.3638774!2d46.491793?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">Map</a>. The FIRST event information page is <a href="https://firstinmichigan.us/FRC/milsu/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">here</a>. Information from the event organizers (including a map of the venue) is here. We are still making hotel arrangements.</p> <p>We are looking forward to a campus tour and a great event at LSSU. This is our third time competing at this FIRST in Michigan District venue. LSSU has great facilities for the event and, with the first robotics program offered in the state, has many programs that might be of interest to our team members and fellow Island students when they finish up at BICS. You can learn more about Ferris State at <a href="https://www.ferris.edu/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">ferris.edu</a>.</p> <p><strong>Important Schedule & Venue Notes:</strong> The team will “pit in” (set up our pit, get our robot event configured and inspected, and test it on the local field) starting at 5:00 p.m. on March 26th and will leave the Island that morning. We will return on Sunday. The competition rounds begin Friday morning with an opening ceremony at 10:00 and will continue through 7:00 p.m. or so that evening. They will resume at 9:00 Saturday morning and conclude at 5:00 or so that evening. Parking at LSSU requires a parking pass. Please download, print and bring along a copy of the pass. Team members participating must have their parents sign a consent for FIRST in Michigan. Please download, sign and get it to school before we depart. (This is in addition to the consent for FIRST global you sign electronically.)</p> <p>You can find out more about FIRST and BICS’s FRC Team #6098 bIrobot at <a href="http://birobot.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">birobot.org</a>. You can keep up with our progress at events and find links to watch us live on <a href="https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/6098" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">TheBlueAlliance.com</a>. More information about our school is at <a href="https://www.beaverisland.k12.mi.us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">BeaverIsland.k12.mi.us</a>. You can learn about our Island home at <a href="https://www.beaverisland.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">BeaverIsland.org</a> and <a href="https://www.beaverislandhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">BeaverIslandHistory.org</a>. And, you can hear the Voice of Beaver Island at <a href="https://wvbi.biccenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener">WVBI.net</a>.</p>2024-03-142024-03-17en-USBICS Events,bIrobot Events,External Calendar Post,Island EventsKevin Boyle; 231-448-2744; kevin.boyle@birobot.org; http://birobot.orgLake Superior State University @ 650 W. Easterday Ave Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 USA0https://birobot.org/event/lake-superior-state-district-competition/

free

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ai1ec-1704@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

Macomb Community College District Competition

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Macomb-Competition-300x169.jpg" width="300" height="169" /></div><div id="attachment_1709" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1709" class="wp-image-1709 size-medium" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Macomb-Community-College-300x200.gif" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Macomb-Community-College-300x200.gif 300w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Macomb-Community-College-272x182.gif 272w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1709" class="wp-caption-text">Macomb Community College</p></div> <p>Our second competition event for 2024 is hosted by Macomb Community College at Sterling Heights High School. More information about the venue is here: <a href="https://firstinmichigan.us/FRC/mimcc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://firstinmichigan.us/FRC/mimcc/</a>.</p> <p>Here is a link to a map to the competition site: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps?ll=42.555475,-82.997747&z=15&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=US&mapclient=embed&q=12901+15+Mile+Rd+Sterling+Heights,+MI+48312" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Maps</a>. NOTE: The competition location is at Sterling Heights High School, not at the college (even though Macomb Community College is the host for this event). This will be our first trip to this venue. We look forward to the opportunity to see the college and community.</p> <p>If you are not able to attend in person, you can watch online at this link: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires35" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires35</a>. Our playing times will be determined late Friday and posted on our page on <a href="https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/6098/2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">thebluealliance.com</a>.</p> <div id="attachment_1858" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1858" class="wp-image-1858 size-medium" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sterling-Heights-High-School-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sterling-Heights-High-School-300x200.jpg 300w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sterling-Heights-High-School-272x182.jpg 272w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sterling-Heights-High-School.jpg 736w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1858" class="wp-caption-text">Sterling Heights High School</p></div> <p>You can find out more about FIRST and BICS’s FRC Team #6098 bIrobot at <a href="http://birobot.org">birobot.org</a>. Team members and parents, please check our Discord site for hotel and travel details.</p> <p>Here is the current schedule:</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1857" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Macomb-Schedule.png" alt="" width="509" height="498" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Macomb-Schedule.png 509w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Macomb-Schedule-300x294.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px" /></p> <p> </p>2024-03-282024-03-31en-USBICS Events,bIrobot Events,External Calendar Post,Island EventsKevin Boyle; 231-448-2744; kevin.boyle@birobot.org; http://birobot.orgMacomb Community College @ Sterling Heights High School 12901 15 Mile Road Sterling Heights, MI 48312 USA0https://birobot.org/event/macomb-community-college-district-competition/

free

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ai1ec-1711@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

bIrobot Robotics Camp

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_20190809_085942-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></div><p>We are working on plans for our summer robotics camp. Right now, it looks like we will have enough older students to be mentors and run the camp. We plan to run a mini FRC season (in a week) and use VEX VR and the related physical robots for the competition.</p> <p>Check back in May for final details and sign-up information.</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-240" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FRC-Logo-300x261.jpg" alt="" width="114" height="99" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FRC-Logo-300x261.jpg 300w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/FRC-Logo.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 114px) 100vw, 114px" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>2024-08-052024-08-10en-USBICS Events,bIrobot Events,External Calendar Post,Island Events,Kids CampsKevin Boyle; 231-715-1089; kevin.boyle@wvbi.net; http://birobot.orgBeaver Island Community School @ 37895 Kings Highway. Beaver Island, MI 497820https://birobot.org/event/birobot-robotics-camp-3/

free

en-USEducational,Featured,Kids,Summer Camp

TBD

ai1ec-1915@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

kickoff

<p>The first Saturday in January is known as Kickoff for the FIRST robotics. This is when the game is revealed to teams and teams are allowed to begin construction on their robot.</p>2025-01-042025-01-05en-USbIrobot Events0https://birobot.org/event/kickoff/

free

ai1ec-1684@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

2024 FRC Season Kickoff

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FRC_SocialDLC_IG_Post-300x300.png" width="300" height="300" /></div><p>Join us for a 2024 season kick-off event in the robot lab at BICS. We’ll watch the kick-off show live streamed for FIRST HQ and then begin work on planning our 2022 robot. We’ll wrap things up with a traditional pizza party at about 1:30 p.m. over at the BIC Center.</p> <p>If you aren’t able to join us at BICS, you can join on our Discord server or on Zoom: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87601760989?pwd=bzdiaFJOMWF5SjE3b3dYVUJuT3VrUT09">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87601760989?pwd=bzdiaFJOMWF5SjE3b3dYVUJuT3VrUT09</a></p> <p>Meeting ID: 876 0176 0989 | Passcode: [our team number]| One tap mobile: +13126266799,,87601760989# or +13092053325,,87601760989#</p> <p>This year, the theme of the competition is <strong>CRESCENDO </strong>presented by Haas. <em>FIRST</em><sup>®</sup> Robotics Competition teams will use their engineering skills and creative power to entertain and move the world.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Watch the kickoff celebration and debut of <strong>CRESCENDO</strong>, January 6 on <em>FIRST</em>tv. <a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1445ppsDXRMm-fz7mVkFv7Q11gi4" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sign up now for a tune-in reminder</strong></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GP7oNte1q0U?si=D-W3JFNyndGgNqQm" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><strong>Lights, camera, STEAM!</strong> 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, <a href="https://info.firstinspires.org/first-in-show?utm_source=first-inspires&utm_medium=frc-link&utm_campaign=fir-registration-024"><em>FIRST</em><sup>®</sup> IN SHOW<sup>SM</sup> presented by Qualcomm</a>, we will celebrate the roles our STEM skills play in the arts and design and build a world of endless possibilities.</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>The future is yours to create.</strong></h2> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pTvP165wi3E?si=qMLo2Aj0Ay5cIdgZ" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><img decoding="async" class="img-responsive hidden-xs hidden-sm" src="https://www.firstinspires.org/sites/default/files/first-in-show/game-and-season/fis-gs-season-banner.png" /></p>America/Detroit

2024-01-06T11:30:00

America/Detroit

2024-01-06T15:30:00

en-USAfter-School Activities,BICS Events,bIrobot Events,Community Events,External Calendar Post,Island Events,Team MeetingsKevin Boyle; kevin.boyle@birobot.org; http://birobot.orgBeaver Island Community School0https://birobot.org/event/2024-frc-season-kickoff/

free

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en-US#omgrobots

ai1ec-1712@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

FIM State Championship Event

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/55220ada85194f97bbf1332d747d9594c31e157874af03aae4c0c6796743f3de-rimg-w524-h350-gmir-300x200.jpg" width="300" height="200" /></div><p>We came with in a few points of making it to the state championship event last season. We’re saving the date becaue this year we plan to make it! We’ll plan to watch even if we don’t attend. There will be more information (including details on how to watch) here: <a href="https://www.firstinmichigan.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.firstinmichigan.org/</a>.</p>America/Detroit

2024-04-04T10:00:00

America/Detroit

2024-04-06T19:00:00

en-USbIrobot Events,CompetitionSaginaw Valley State University @ Ryder Center 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI USA0https://birobot.org/event/fim-state-championship-event-2/

free

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ai1ec-1714@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

FIRST World Championship Event

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6a00d8341bfd0c53ef0240a4549e39200c-300x171.png" width="300" height="171" /></div><p>We are saving the date for FIRST Worlds just in case. And, because we plan to watch in all events. There is more info here: <a href="https://www.firstchampionship.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.firstchampionship.org</a>.</p> <p> </p>America/Detroit

2024-04-17T10:00:00

America/Detroit

2024-04-20T19:00:00

en-USbIrobot Events,CompetitionGeorge R. Brown Convention Center @ 1001 Avenida De Las Americas Houston, TX USA0https://birobot.org/event/first-world-championship-event-2/

free

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ai1ec-1678@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

District Niagara College Event

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Niagara-College-Logo.png" width="300" height="187" /></div><div id="attachment_1925" style="width: 441px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1925" class="wp-image-1925" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Welland-Campus-2048x1152-3427732761-300x169.jpg" alt="" width="431" height="243" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Welland-Campus-2048x1152-3427732761-300x169.jpg 300w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Welland-Campus-2048x1152-3427732761-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Welland-Campus-2048x1152-3427732761-768x432.jpg 768w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Welland-Campus-2048x1152-3427732761-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Welland-Campus-2048x1152-3427732761-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Welland-Campus-2048x1152-3427732761-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Welland-Campus-2048x1152-3427732761.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1925" class="wp-caption-text">A building on the Niagara College Welland campus</p></div> <p style="text-align: left;">Our first competition event for 2025 is at <a href="https://www.niagaracollege.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Niagara College</a> in Welland, Ontario, Canada.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Here is a link to a map to the competition site: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Niagara+College+-+Welland+Campus/@43.0154627,-79.2709481,1338m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x89d34998accd32c5:0xcf8391bc5c4296bd!2sWelland,+ON+L3C+7L3,+Canada!3b1!8m2!3d43.0156105!4d-79.2655528!16s%2Fm%2F0cvjgkn!3m5!1s0x89d34375afb52121:0x4146ddddf1076121!8m2!3d43.015281!4d-79.265067!16s%2Fm%2F0ct2gcp?hl=en-US&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Map</a>. The event web page is <a href="https://firstroboticscanada.org/frc/niagara/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. The schedule is <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/137jP8BDTGb6cHu2SiqBVyu9PnGiIFEV-/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. The FIRST event information page is <a href="https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/ONWEL" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> <p>We our looking forward to competing in Canada. This is our first trip to an event outside the FIRST in Michigan District.</p> <p><strong>Important Note:</strong> Unlike past years where all events ran on Fridays and Saturdays, this year some events are running on Saturdays and Sundays. <strong>This is one of those events. </strong> We will pit in on Friday evening, compete on Saturday and Sunday, and travel home on Monday.</p> <p>We are staying at the <a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/welland/yhmwe/hoteldetail" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 224 Power Drive, Welland, Ontario L3B 5N4</a>. Their number is <a href="905-735-9999" target="_blank" rel="noopener">905-735-9999</a>. It is less than a 10 minute drive away from the competition site. Additional information about the event is here: <a href="https://birobot.org/niagara-college-2025-event-details/">https://birobot.org/niagara-college-2025-event-details/</a></p> <p>You can find out more about FIRST and BICS’s FRC Team #6098 bIrobot at <a href="http://birobot.org">birobot.org</a>. You can keep up with our progress at events and find links to watch us live on <a href="https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/6098" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TheBlueAlliance.com</a>. More information about our school is at <a href="https://www.beaverisland.k12.mi.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeaverIsland.k12.mi.us</a>. You can learn about our Island home at <a href="https://www.beaverisland.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeaverIsland.org</a> and <a href="https://www.beaverislandhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeaverIslandHistory.org</a>. And, you can hear the Voice of Beaver Island at <a href="https://wvbi.biccenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WVBI.net</a>.</p> <p><strong>Niagara College has created t-shirts to commemorate the event. They cost $15(CAN) each and may be purchased only at the event. </strong></p> <p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1962" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Niagara-College-Map-T-shirt-Front.png" alt="" width="349" height="303" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Niagara-College-Map-T-shirt-Front.png 689w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Niagara-College-Map-T-shirt-Front-300x260.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px" /> <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1961" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Niagara-College-Map-T-shirt-Back-300x251.png" alt="" width="361" height="302" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Niagara-College-Map-T-shirt-Back-300x251.png 300w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Niagara-College-Map-T-shirt-Back.png 731w" sizes="(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px" /></p> <p>Here is a detailed schedule for the event:</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1964" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Niagara-College-Schedule.png" alt="" width="758" height="781" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Niagara-College-Schedule.png 758w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Niagara-College-Schedule-291x300.png 291w" sizes="(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px" /></p> <p>Download the schedule: <a href="https://firstroboticscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025_ONWEL_AGENDA.docx.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://firstroboticscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025_ONWEL_AGENDA.docx.pdf</a></p> <p> </p>America/Detroit

2025-03-07T17:00:00

America/Detroit

2025-03-10T01:00:00

en-USBICS Events,bIrobot Events,External Calendar Post,Island EventsKevin Boyle; 231-448-2744; kevin.boyle@birobot.org; http://birobot.orgNiagara College @ 100 Niagara College Blvd. Welland, ON L3C 7L3 Canada0https://birobot.org/event/niagara-college-competition/

free

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ai1ec-1927@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

Berrien Springs District Event

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Beerien-Springs-High-School.jpg" width="257" height="196" /></div><div id="attachment_1934" style="width: 475px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1934" class="wp-image-1934" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/464846391_1061032102476852_7592945118434874190_n-300x140.jpg" alt="" width="465" height="217" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/464846391_1061032102476852_7592945118434874190_n-300x140.jpg 300w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/464846391_1061032102476852_7592945118434874190_n-1024x479.jpg 1024w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/464846391_1061032102476852_7592945118434874190_n-768x359.jpg 768w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/464846391_1061032102476852_7592945118434874190_n-1536x718.jpg 1536w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/464846391_1061032102476852_7592945118434874190_n-1080x505.jpg 1080w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/464846391_1061032102476852_7592945118434874190_n-1320x617.jpg 1320w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/464846391_1061032102476852_7592945118434874190_n.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1934" class="wp-caption-text">Action at last year’s Berrien Springs event</p></div> <p style="text-align: left;">Our second competition event for 2025 is at Berrien Springs High School in Berrien Springs, Michigan. We will load into the site, set up our pit and complete robot inspection on March 14th starting at 5:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies for the event begin at 10:00 a.m. on the 15th.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Here is a link to a map to the competition site: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Berrien+Springs+High+School/@41.9461811,-86.3485926,812m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8810d15187c30691:0x58720b92374c5e15!8m2!3d41.9461771!4d-86.3460177!16s%2Fm%2F076b8q1?hl=en-US&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Map</a>. More information about the event including a full agenda are <a href="https://firstinmichigan.us/FRC/berrien-springs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Watch us live on this <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires34" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FRC Twitch Channel 34</a>. Miss a match or want to see current standings? Check us out on <a href="https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/6098/2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Blue Alliance.com</a>. There you will find videos of our past matches (including for the Niagara College event) as well as scores and information about upcoming matches.</p> <p>We are looking forward to traveling from America’s Emerald Isle to Berrien Springs High School, home of the Shamrocks! This is our first time competing at this FIRST in Michigan District venue.</p> <p><strong>Important Note:</strong> Unlike past years where all events ran on Fridays and Saturdays, this year some events are running on Saturdays and Sundays. <strong>This is one of those events. </strong> We will pit in on Friday evening, compete on Saturday and Sunday, and travel home on Monday.</p> <p>The team will stay at the <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/behcwgi-hilton-garden-inn-benton-harbor-st-joseph/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Garden Inn, 1300 Cinema Way Benton Harbor, MI 49022</a>.</p> <p>Here are the schedule for the event as well as a venue map:</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1978 aligncenter" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Berrien-Springs-Schedule-2025-03-12_8-18-38.png" alt="" width="619" height="903" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Berrien-Springs-Schedule-2025-03-12_8-18-38.png 619w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Berrien-Springs-Schedule-2025-03-12_8-18-38-206x300.png 206w" sizes="(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px" /></p> <p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1983" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Berrien-Springs-Venue-Map.png" alt="" width="1052" height="654" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Berrien-Springs-Venue-Map.png 1052w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Berrien-Springs-Venue-Map-300x187.png 300w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Berrien-Springs-Venue-Map-1024x637.png 1024w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Berrien-Springs-Venue-Map-768x477.png 768w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Berrien-Springs-Venue-Map-400x250.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1052px) 100vw, 1052px" /></p> <p>Download the schedule <a href="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Berrien-Springs-Adjusted-District-2-Day-Public-Schedule-F_Sa_Su.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Parking information is <a href="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BerrienSpringsDistrictEventParking.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Download the venue map <a href="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BerrienSpringsDistrictEvent_tent_PitAssignments_v1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. If you’d like to visit us in the pits, you’ll find us in the the southeast corner of the east pit area.</p> <p>You can find out more about FIRST and BICS’s FRC Team #6098 bIrobot at <a href="http://birobot.org">birobot.org</a>. You can keep up with our progress at events and find links to watch us live on <a href="https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/6098" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TheBlueAlliance.com</a>. More information about our school is at <a href="https://www.beaverisland.k12.mi.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeaverIsland.k12.mi.us</a>. You can learn about our Island home at <a href="https://www.beaverisland.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeaverIsland.org</a> and <a href="https://www.beaverislandhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeaverIslandHistory.org</a>. And, you can hear the Voice of Beaver Island at <a href="https://wvbi.biccenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WVBI.net</a>.</p>America/Detroit

2025-03-15T11:00:00

America/Detroit

2025-03-17T19:00:00

en-USBICS Events,bIrobot Events,External Calendar Post,Island EventsKevin Boyle; 231-448-2744; kevin.boyle@birobot.org; http://birobot.orgBerrien Springs High School @ 201 Sylvester Ave Berrien Springs, MI 49103 USA0https://birobot.org/event/berrien-springs-district-event/

free

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ai1ec-1936@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

Ferris State District Event

<div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"><img src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ferris-state-university-1-300x184.png" width="300" height="184" /></div><div id="attachment_1945" style="width: 366px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1945" class=" wp-image-1945" src="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FSU-Sky-Shot-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="356" height="267" srcset="https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FSU-Sky-Shot-300x225.jpg 300w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FSU-Sky-Shot-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FSU-Sky-Shot-768x575.jpg 768w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FSU-Sky-Shot-1536x1150.jpg 1536w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FSU-Sky-Shot-1080x809.jpg 1080w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FSU-Sky-Shot-1320x989.jpg 1320w, https://birobot.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FSU-Sky-Shot.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px" /><p id="caption-attachment-1945" class="wp-caption-text">Ferris State University Campus</p></div> <p style="text-align: left;">Our third competition event for 2025 is at <a href="https://www.ferris.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ferris State University</a> in Big Rapids, Michigan.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Here is a link to a map to the competition site: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/210+Sports+Dr,+Big+Rapids,+MI+49307/@43.6795951,-85.487857,789m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8818d3191871ef17:0xbb477f19af2c818d!8m2!3d43.6795912!4d-85.4852821!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4h9yn2?hl=&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Map</a>. The FIRST event information page is <a href="https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/MIBIG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. The team is staying at the <a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/big-rapids/brpmi/hoteldetail?msockid=201c77f6bd526488201b6270bcd46546" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids</a>.</p> <p>We are looking forward to a campus tour and a great event at Ferris State. This is our first time competing at this FIRST in Michigan District venue.</p> <p>You can find out more about FIRST and BICS’s FRC Team #6098 bIrobot at <a href="http://birobot.org">birobot.org</a>. You can keep up with our progress at events and find links to watch us live on <a href="https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/6098" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TheBlueAlliance.com</a>. More information about our school is at <a href="https://www.beaverisland.k12.mi.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeaverIsland.k12.mi.us</a>. You can learn about our Island home at <a href="https://www.beaverisland.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeaverIsland.org</a> and <a href="https://www.beaverislandhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BeaverIslandHistory.org</a>. And, you can hear the Voice of Beaver Island at <a href="https://wvbi.biccenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WVBI.net</a>.</p>America/Detroit

2025-03-27T10:00:00

America/Detroit

2025-03-29T18:00:00

en-USBICS Events,bIrobot Events,External Calendar Post,Island EventsKevin Boyle; 231-448-2744; kevin.boyle@birobot.org; http://birobot.orgFerris State University @ 210 Sports Dr Big Rapids, MI 49307 USA0https://birobot.org/event/ferris-state-district-event/

free

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ai1ec-1948@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

FIM State Championship Event

2025-04-03T10:00:00

America/Detroit

2025-04-05T19:00:00

en-USbIrobot Events,CompetitionSaginaw Valley State University @ Ryder Center 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI USA0https://birobot.org/event/fim-state-championship-event-3/

free

ai1ec-1950@birobot.org

2026-05-08T10:56:33Z

FIRST World Championship Event

2025-04-16T10:00:00

America/Detroit

2025-04-19T19:00:00

en-USbIrobot Events,CompetitionGeorge R. Brown Convention Center @ 1001 Avenida De Las Americas Houston, TX USA0https://birobot.org/event/first-world-championship-event-3/

free