Welcome!
Whiteford Robotics is a student activity with FIRST Robotics that combines STEM with leadership, communication and other disciplines like Marketing and Public Relations into a Team of students, coaches and mentors. It is so much more than the design, building and competing with our robot - it takes many members to fill the need. You can find more information on our About Us Page.
The team participates in FIRST Robotics competitions. For more information on FIRST, visit their website: firstinmichigan.us/FRC.com
Are you interested in joining the team?
We are for 8th through 12th grade students that may have interests in programming, engineering, social media management, business, and more! We are located in the Middle School wing just inside the F door.
Reach out to us at whitefordrobotics6570@gmail.com and we'd be happy to give you details or answer any questions you may have. Our schedule is flexible and we try to accommodate students in multiple activities.
2026 Competition Information
Competition season begins January 10th! Please check back for more information on the 2026 Competition Season. We typically compete week one and two competitions to accommodate other school activities.
- Potentially weekends of March 6-8 and March 13-15
Competitions typically follow a three-day format. Precise times will be given for each event as they get closer.
- Day 1: 3-4 hours in the evening after school. This is pit setup and practice.
- Day 2: A full day or qualification matches. If on a Friday, the students will miss school.
- Day 3: Additional qualification matches and finals. Events typically end around 5:00, the students pack up the pits and follow the team back to the school to unload.
States this year (we must qualify) will be April 16-18 in Saginaw, MI.
Season Information
Current practices are Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:30 pm
In January, practice move to the build season schedule:
Build and Marketing Teams: Monday & Wednesday 6:00 - 8:30, Saturday 10:00 - 4:00
Programming Team: Tuesday & Wednesday 6:00 - 8:30, Saturday 10:00 - 4:00
To prepare for competitions, practices are broken down into groups.
- Build
- Programming
- Marketing
During competitions, the groups shift to:
- Pit
- Drive
- Scouting
Students can participate in many groups and can change from group to group based on their interests and the team's needs.
Register your student on the FIRST website HERE! <- Click! This must be done every year. If this is your first time, feel free to check out this guide to registering students on the FIRST website.
In order to compete, we are required to provide two volunteers at each competition. If you're interested and available, check out this link for the signup page and email us to let us know!
The team utilizes the BAND app for communications and schedules. Please download the app below. You can reach out to a current team member for the invitation code or contact whitefordrobotics6570@gmail.com.
If you'd like to help out as a mentor or volunteer, we are always looking for help! Please contact us at whitefordrobotics6570@gmail.com and fill out the school's volunteer form HERE! <- Click!
Can't make a tournament? Download The Blue Alliance App to live stream matches, see match and tournament results, and more. Available in the Apple Store and Google Play. The app also shows rankings throughout the season.
