Appleton FIRST Robotics Competition District Event

Description

Appleton East High School, and Team 93 NEW Apple Corps., will host the Appleton District FIRST® Robotics Competition from March 21–22, welcoming 38 high school robotics teams from across the region for two days of high‑energy STEM competition, collaboration, and community engagement. The event is free and open to the public to attend. Concessions and parking available on-site.

The FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sports with the rigor of science and technology. Student‑built, industrial‑size robots compete in a fast‑paced game that changes every year, challenging teams to apply engineering, programming, problem‑solving, and teamwork skills under tight deadlines. Throughout the weekend, teams will participate in qualification matches and playoff rounds, while also being evaluated on outreach, innovation, and inspiration efforts. In addition to robot matches, the event will feature pit displays where students explain their designs to judges, sponsors, and visitors.