2026-2027 Season

Event Selection - Round 2

Dear Lead Coaches and Mentors:

Round 1 of selection has finished. Round 2 will begin on October 15 at noon and last for one week. Please be prepared to preference one or more events for your second selection. You may view event numbers and team capacities on the Ontario District events tab on the FRC-events website.

Systemcore Ordering

Dear Mentors:

Systemcore units will be shipped with each Kit of Parts in 2027 and will be mandatory for use in events. For teams wishing to get early access to a Systemcore unit, FIRST is making optional purchases available from November 18. To order a Systemcore unit, please complete this survey by Friday October 23. FIRST Robotics Canada will issue an invoice.

Nominate an Alum

Do you know a FIRST Canada alum who has made a meaningful impact in their career, community, or beyond? We want to hear from you!

The FIRST Robotics Canada Alumni of Distinction Award celebrates individuals who:

• Participated in at least one of the FIRST programs as a student team member in Canada
• Have gone on to make meaningful contributions to society
• Demonstrate leadership, career achievements, and a lasting impact in their fields
• Embody the spirit of Gracious Professionalism and the FIRST Core Values
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Honourees will be recognized at the FIRST Robotics Canada Alumni Celebration during the FIRST Robotics Competition Ontario Provincial Championships in April.

Help us shine a spotlight on our alumni's remarkable accomplishments and inspire future generations.

Submit your nomination today!

Nominations Due October 31

Bring Your Students to RALLY 2026

RALLY 2026, Canada’s digital wellness festival for high school students, is coming to Meridian Hall in Toronto on Wednesday, October 14. Up to 3,000 Grade 9 to 12 students and educators will take part in speakers, performances and interactive experiences focused on mental health, identity, media literacy, community and the future of work and technology.

FIRST Robotics Canada is proud to be a Community Partner. We will be on stage and hosting a booth in The Market, accompanied by FRC and FTC robotics teams representing our programs.

School-group admission is free, but seats are going fast. Teachers and school leaders can register their schools at timetorally.ca/register.

Exhibition Event in Ottawa - November 27-28

There will be a FIRST Robotics Competition Exhibition event in Ottawa at Carleton University on November 27 to 28. Details may be found at the Carleton Capital Circuit website.