Be Part of the Future in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
Volunteer with FIRST Chesapeake!
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Volunteers are needed at the following events.
Northern Virginia
10/22IROC FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Off-Season Competition
Battlefield High School, Haymarket
12/10
FIRST Tech Challenge Northern Virginia Qualifier Sponsored by Bechtel
Battlefield High School, Haymarket
3/3-5
FIRST Chesapeake District Northern Virginia Competition (FRC)
Battlefield High School, Haymarket
Northern Maryland
9/24
Battle o’ Baltimore FIRST Robotics Competition Off-Season Event
McDonogh School, Owings Mills
3/17-19 FIRST Chesapeake District Northern Maryland Competition (FRC)
McDonogh School, Owings Mills
Central Virginia
12/3
FIRST Tech Challenge Central Virginia Qualifier Sponsored by Capital One
Matoaca High School, Chesterfield
12/17
FIRST Tech Challenge Shenandoah Qualifier Sponsored by UVA Engineering
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
1/14
FIRST Tech Challenge North Central Virginia Qualifier
Orange County High School, Orange
2/25
FIRST Tech Challenge Virginia Championship
Virginia Episcopal School, Lynchburg
3/24-26 FIRST Chesapeake District Central Virginia Competition (FRC)
4/5-8
Deep Run High School, Glen Allen
FIRST Chesapeake District Championship Sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
Central Maryland
3/24-26 FIRST Chesapeake District Central Maryland Competition Sponsored by Leidos South River High School, Edgewater
Greater DC
3/10-12 FIRST Chesapeake District Greater DC Competition Sponsored by Accenture Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda
Eastern Virginia
11/5
Rumble in the Roads FIRST Robotics Competition Off-Season Event
2/4
FIRST Tech Challenge Eastern Virginia Qualifier
Sponsored by Dominion Resources
3/17-19 FIRST Chesapeake District Hampton Roads Competition
Sponsored by Newport News Shipbuilding (FRC)
Menchville High School, Newport News
Norfolk State University, Norfolk
Churchland High School, Portsmouth
Southwest Virginia
1/7
FIRST Tech Challenge Southwest Virginia Qualifier
3/3-5
FIRST Chesapeake District Southwest Virginia Competition (FRC)
Southwest Virginia Community College, Richlands
Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg
Consider giving your time to help support tomorrow’s technology leaders.
Ready to learn more? Contact [email protected]
FIRST Chesapeake
8177 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
(804) 864-1444
[email protected]
www.firstchesapeake.org
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IRST Chesapeake dba VirginiaFIRST is a 17 year old 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to
bringing STEM-based leadership enrichment programs to middle and high school youth in
District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Using robots as the vehicle, FIRST Chesapeake not
only provides a format for teens to test STEM-based concepts, but also empowers them with
valuable skills such as leadership, creative thinking, and advocacy. Each year, FIRST Chesapeake
serves more than 300 middle and high school age robotics teams in District of Columbia, Maryland,
and Virginia, as well as providing outreach to an additional 50,000+ individuals through events and
programs, and actively engaging 1,400+ FIRST Alumni in the area.
FIRST Chesapeake offers many opportunities for involvement for the 2016-2017 competition season.
Here are some ways to get involved:
• Sponsor an event – corporate sponsorships start at $5K with exclusive naming opportunities starting at $20K.
• Donate to FIRST Chesapeake dba VirginiaFIRST – your tax deductible contribution will help support organizational
expenses including outreach to more than 50,000 youth, families, and educators, as well as infrastructure such as staff
salaries and office/workshop space for teams
• Offer your skills as a Mentor – One of the things that sets FIRST programs apart is the strength of its team mentors.
Technical and non-technical mentors serve as advisors to more than 300 middle and high school teams in District of
Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia each year.
• Volunteer at an event – Our robotics competitions wouldn’t happen without volunteers like you. Between 100 and 200
technical and non-technical volunteers are needed for each of the 15+ events during the season. Volunteers can donate
as little as 4 hours or work an entire weekend event. Some volunteer positions require technical skills, but many simply
require enthusiasm and willingness to help support FIRST. All roles come with training and a supportive community. Here
are some examples:
— Be an event Social Media liaison
— Set up or take down events
— Help with crowd control
— Assist Judge Advisors
— Hand out Safety Glasses
— And More!
— Become a Robot Inspector
— Help referee the game
— Help with network connection
— Learn how to Judge
— Be a Pit Manager
Interested in learning more about Sponsorships or Donating? Contact Leighann Scott Boland,
[email protected], or visit www.firstchesapeake.org/get-involved/donate
Ready to Mentor a Team or Volunteer? Contact [email protected]
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