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More than 500 of the best and brightest middle and high school students in Virginia will meet at Deep Run High School to test their teamwork and ingenuity at the FIRST Tech Richmond Virginia Qualifier Event Dec. 7. The event, to be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school at 4801 Twin Hickory Rd. in Glen Allen, is free and open to the public.
This year’s challenge, SKYSTONE, uses a playing field where teams strategize, form alliances, and demonstrate gracious professionalism while moving “stones” and assembling them onto alliance-specific foundations. Team robots are required to work autonomously, as well as with drivers, to score points using teamwork and cooperation.
Winners will earn a chance to compete at the FIRST Tech Challenge Virginia Championship in Richmond Feb. 22. Families and the general public are invited to come out and cheer on their favorite team and learn more about FIRST programs.
