We Create opportunities for students to
- Build and compete with a robot they design themselves
- Work alongside professional engineers
- Learn to use professional hardware and software
- Develop skills such as engineering, design, project
- management, programming, teamwork, and strategic thinking
- Qualify for over $14 million in college scholarships otherwise inaccessible outside of FIRST
FIRST – “A Sport for the Mind”
The FIRST Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology. Over a six week period, students design, manufacture, assemble, program, and test a robot to perform prescribed tasks against a eld of competitors. It is as close to “real world” engineering as a high school student can get. Teams compete in regional competitions and at the World Championships.
“FIRST creates programs where its participants are limited only by the bounds of their imagination and gives them a forum to begin to examine the world’s problems by exploring science, technology, engineering and math.”
– Congressman Jim Langevin (Rhode Island)
FIRST Robotics Students Are
- Four times as likely to pursue a career in engineering
- Twice as likely to pursue a career in science and technology
- More than twice as likely to volunteer in their communities
An Investment in the future
Sponsors play a crucial role in the success of our high school robotics team! They provide essential support, including mechanical parts, software, computers, tools, services, and knowledge, enabling us to compete at our best. We are deeply grateful for everything they contribute to our team. For more information about sponsoring our team, please refer to our Sponsorhsip Flyer. You can also reach out to the team via email at joe.mcconnell10@gmail.com. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Benefits
In addition to participating in the education of the future generation of engineers and scientists, sponsors of Team 2973, depending on donation amount, also receive public acknowledgment on our
- Website
- Team T-shirt
- Robot
- Team Posters
- Other team professional materials
Your company’s name and logo will be showcased at a variety of nationally acclaimed events and publicized in local and national media.
Blue Sponsor
Up to $500 in money, goods, or services
Benefits:
- Logo on Website and Robot
Silver Sponsor
Up to $2000 in money, goods, or services
Benefits:
- Logo on all promotional materials
- Invitation to sponsor appreciation event
- All Blue Level benefits
Gold Sponsor
$4000+ in money, goods, or services
Benefits:
- Request Team 2973 robots to appear at company events
- Logo placed most prominently on robot and promotional materials
- Recognition in official team name announced at competition
- All Silver and Blue Level benefits
Connect With Us
If you would like more information on our Robotics Team 2973, or would like to be a part of our award-winning program for the current year, please contact us.
Primary Contact
Joe McConnell
Director of Business Development
Joe.mcconnell10@gmail.com
School Sponsor
Jennifer Tubbs
Bob Jones High School
jatubbs@madisoncity.k12.al.us
School Sponsor
Ben Cecil
James Clemens High School
bmcecil@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Team 2973 is a part of Madison City Schools which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We appreciate both in-kind and in-cash donations. A W-9 form can be provided on request. Checks can be made payable to James Clemens High School with “Robotics Team” on the memo. All donations are tax deductible.