Firebird Robotics
Welcome to Firebird Robotics team 3019, we are a student led high school robotics based in Scottsdale Arizona. We are a team who competes in the FIRST Robotics Challenge competition.
About Us
Our robotics team is based in Scottsdale Arizona at Chaparral High School. The team competes in For Inspiration & Recognition in Science & Technology (FIRST) Robotics Challenge, otherwise known as FRC.Our team was founded in 2009 and has since competed every year except for the 2020 season. We have gone to Worlds 4 times, our most recent being in 2023, and hope to go again soon.FRC is a global robotics competition with teams around the globe. Each year there is a kickoff day that takes place everywhere at the same time, once kickoff is completed teams begin the race to design and create their robots to be ready for competition in 6-8 weeks. For more information visit FIRST's webiste.
Mission Statement
Members of Firebird Robotics will strive to build a competitive robot while promoting interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, teamwork, leadership, outreach, and community service.
Watch last year's matches on YouTube
Contact Us!
Email
[email protected]
Instagram
@firebirds3019
Git Repository
Firebird Robotics
Meet the Mentors
Mike Sharkey
Mr. Sharkey has been and integral part of this team. He has been a long term mentor, now reaching about 14 years. He helps with the team's finances.
Paul Novotny
Mr. Novotny is another long term mentor and is the father of a former member of the team. He helps the team with the mechanical aspect by guiding the design and prototype stages of the robot.
Terrence Tillett
Coach Tillett is our new team coach. He is a coach at Chaparral High School for the cross country team. He going all in for improving and moving the team forward!
Want to Support the Team?
Our club uses a 501c(3) booster to keep the teams funds. This means that any donation you make is tax-deductible. If you want to help out click the button below to go to our zeffy page!We also take in-kind donations! If you want to give to our team please reach out to us at [email protected]Every donation is gratefully accepted
Sponsorship Levels
Supporter
$200-$1,000
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$1,000-$4,999
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$5,000-$9,999
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$10,000-$24,999
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$25,000+
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Events
Kickoff - January 9
AZ North Regionals - March (date unknown)
AZ Valley Regionals - date unknown