2012 Competitions

Lake Superior Regional
Duluth Entertainment & Convention Center (DECC)
March 8-10, 2012

10,000 Lakes Regional
Williams Arena, Minneapolis
March 29-31, 2012

North Star Regional
Mariucci Arena, Minneapolis
March 29-31, 2012

Minnesota State High School League Championships
Williams Arena, Minneapolis
May 18-19, 2012

MN State High School League Tournament List

April 5, 2012

By MN Regionals Web Staff

Minnesota FIRST teams, the points are totaled for the 2012 Minnesota State High School League Championship. Please click here for the rankings. The first-ever state tournament is May 19, 2012, at the University of Minnesota's Williams Arena.

ICRA Conference for High School Juniors, Seniors

April 4, 2012

By MN Regionals Web Staff

High School Juniors and Seniors: There's a terrific opportunity at the May 17 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, St. Paul.

Robot Day at The Works

April 4, 2012

By MN Regionals Web Staff

Robot Day at The Works is a new event aligned with National Robotics Week, a nationwide event focusing on robotics innovations. The Works Robot Day, the only event in Minnesota, will feature robotics activities and displays from local industry, nonprofits and educational institutions, as well as The Works' own exhibits and Design Lab. Robot Day is Saturday April 14, 10 AM to 5 PM.

AGENDA - North Star, 10,000 Lakes

March 26, 2012

By MN Regionals Web Staff

The Agenda/Public Schedule for the 2012 North Star and 10,000 Lakes Regionals can be found here.

The Webcast for the 2012  North Star and 10,000 Lakes Regionals can be found here.

Insiders' Tour of Engineering, Science Research Labs

March 20, 2012

By MN Regionals Web Staff

Attending the North Star or 10,000 Lakes Regionals? Why not get an inside view of science and engineering research labs at the University of Minnesota! Behind-the-scenes tours specially designed for FIRST Robotics students will be offered on Thursday, March 29. Unless otherwise noted, the tours will last approximately 1 hour including walking time. To register in advance, email csek12@umn.edu. Same day registration is also available at the U of M table in te lobbies of Williams and Mariucci arenas.

Box Lunches at the Minneapolis Regionals

March 12, 2012

By MN Regionals Web Staff

For FIRST Teams attending the 2012 North Star and 10,000 Lakes Regionals at Mariucci and Williams Arenas, the University of Minnesota Catering is offering teams an option of purchasing Box Lunches.

Let's Fill the DECC!

March 1, 2012

By MN Regionals Web Staff

FIRST teams attending the 2012 Lake Superior Regional, a souvenir poster promoting the event is available for download! Designed for 11x17 printing, the poster can be scaled to 8.5x11. One suggestion: Have your team sign these posters and send to your sponsors and donors. Be sure to thank them for their generous support of your FRC team!

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL FIRST MINNESOTA REGIONAL WEBSITE!

We’d like to thank the following very generous Regional Sponsors for not only their financial support, but also their involvement with and commitment to our students and their mentors.

Lake Superior Regional, Duluth: Cummins Power Generation, Minnesota Power Foundation, Archer Racing, Northland Foundation, Cirrus, P&H MinePro Services, Monaco Air, North Shore Bank of Commerce, Republic BankDuluth Entertainment & Convention Center (DECC), Let The Whole World Know.

North Star and 10,000 Lakes Regionals, MinneapolisMedtronic Inc.Boston ScientificPentair FoundationU of MN College of Science and Engineering3M, Cummins, ARMY ROTC - 3rd Brigade, and PTC.