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Kaden 🤯🫶
Kaden 🤯🫶
Team Role: Team Captain, Lead Design, Driver
Favorite Sea Animal: Mantis Shrimp
Goals for the team season: To continue developing skills that will translate to a career in mechanical engineering and to inspire the team's development for years to come.
Gabriel 😐
Gabriel 😐
Team Role: Operator, Mechanical
Favorite Sea Animal: Octopus named Arthur
Goals for the team season: To learn how to build and design a robot this year
Natalie 👑✨
Natalie 👑✨
Team Role: Media & Web Design
Favorite Sea Animal: Zebra Shark
Goals for the team season: I am excited to learn more about robotics and web design, and the STEM program as a whole!
Nathan 🦍
Nathan 🦍
Team Role: Lead Technician
Favorite Sea Animal: Shark
Goals for the team season: To learn more about robotics
Connor 🎮
Connor 🎮
Team Role: Programmer
Favorite Sea Animal: Shark
Goals for the team season: To learn and get better at programming
Aiden 🤔
Aiden 🤔
Team Role: Mechanic
Favorite Sea Animal: Shark
Goals for the team season: To build a good robot
Torin 🤓
Torin 🤓
Team Role: Programmer
Favorite Sea Animal: Porcupine Pufferfish
Goals for the team season: Learn
Declan 🗣️🔥‼️
Declan 🗣️🔥‼️
Team Role: Mechanic
Favorite Sea Animal: Blue Whale
Goals for the team season: To go to worlds
What is FIRST?
What is FIRST?
Founded by Inventor Dean Kamen in 1989
FIRST Robotics Competition (typically for high school students age 14+) FIRST stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
Mission: The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Core Values
Emphasize friendly sportsmanship, teamwork, learning, and community involvement to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
The FIRST Community expresses FIRST philosophies of Gracious Professionalism & Cooperation through their Core Values
What skills can students learn in FRC?
What skills can students learn in FRC?
Technical Skills (Robotics & Engineering)
Mechanical Design
Electrical Engineering
Programing & Software Design
System Integration
Testing & Iteration
Business & Organizational Skills
Project Management
Fundraising & Sponsorships
Marketing & Public Relations
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Communication & Presentation
Event Planning & Logistics
Future goals of Grand Force
Future goals of Grand Force
Bring awareness and support to the mission of Grand Force
Enhance team diversity by creating pathways for students of all backgrounds to be involved in robotics
Sustainability and long-term growth by securing consistent sponsorships, creating fundraising initiatives, and expanding the team's infrastructure, ensuring they can continue to compete and innovate year after year.
What is the team's focus this year?
What is the team's focus this year?
Growing student participation in Grand Forks students
Growing community participation through mentorship opportunities
Increase the sustainability of the team
Replace outdated equipment
Competition Details
Competition Details
High-energy environment with lots of excitement, cheering, and friendly competition.
Qualification rounds and elimination matches where the team will compete for ranking points and advancement.
Teamwork and problem-solving are key to the team's performance, with students taking leadership and responsibility.
Travel logistics, meal planning, and accommodations if the event is out of town.
Opportunities for parents to volunteer and support the team.
Emotional highs and lows as the team progresses through the competition.
Frequent updates from the team regarding schedules, rankings, and results.
Awards and recognition for achievements beyond just winning the competition.
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