The Churchville-Chili FIRST Robotics team, GRR 340, took first place during the Finger Lakes Regional Competition and will move on to the National Competition in Houston from April 16 to 19.
FIRST Robotics teams from the tri-state area competed March 13 through 15 at the Regional Competition held at RIT. Teams formed alliances made up of three teams to compete against other alliances during playoffs on Saturday, until two alliances remained. GRR 340 was joined by SO BOTZ from Tappan Zee High School and OZone from Berlin High School, Olentangy High School, Orange High School, and Liberty High School in Ohio.
Each year, the competition has a new theme. This year’s theme was #REEFSCAPE. The description on the FIRST Robotics website says: “During the 2024-2025 FIRST season, FIRST® DIVE℠ presented by Qualcomm, teams will use their STEM and collaboration skills to explore life beneath the surface of the ocean. Along the way, we’ll uncover the potential in each of us to strengthen our community and innovate for a better world with healthy oceans.”
GRR 340 also received the Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors which celebrates the team that demonstrates industrial design principles, striking a balance between form, function, and aesthetics.
A recording of the final matchup is available on the FIRST Robotics website, https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/NYRO/playoffs/15.
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