Gr 9-12 Beak Squad Robotics Team Dinner
Description
CHCA Robotics teams are part of the FIRST Robotics programs as described on www.firstinspires.org. The mission of FIRST is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

Two of the core values of FIRST are Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition:

Gracious Professionalism is part of the ethos of FIRST. It's a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. With Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain are not separate notions. Gracious professionals learn and compete like crazy, but treat one another with respect and kindness in the process. They avoid treating anyone like losers. No chest thumping tough talk, but no sticky-sweet platitudes either. Knowledge, competition, and empathy are comfortably blended. In the long run, Gracious Professionalism is part of pursuing a meaningful life. One can add to society and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing one has acted with integrity and sensitivity.

Coopertition® produces innovation. At FIRST, Coopertition is displaying unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition. Coopertition is founded on the concept and a philosophy that teams can and should help and cooperate with each other even as they compete. Coopertition involves learning from teammates. It is teaching teammates. It is learning from Mentors. And it is managing and being managed. Coopertition means competing always, but assisting and enabling others when you can.

The FIRST Robotics Programs offered at CHCA are shown below. As students refine their skills, challenges become more complex and they have opportunities to:
• Work alongside professional engineers
• Build and compete with a robot of their own design
• Learn and use sophisticated hardware and software
• Develop design, project management, programming, teamwork, and strategic thinking skills
• Earn a place in the Championship
• Qualify for over $16 million in college scholarships

All students receive a Tshirt. Additional team items (hats, additional shirts etc.) may be available for purchase. Travel to tournaments that require an overnight stay will have an additional travel fee and families are responsible for all travel expenses.

Robotics = Sport for the Mind

Code:
G912BKMEAL
Location:
CHCA 2026-2027 Programs
Dates:
2026-2027 School Year
Ages:
Grades 9th - 12th
Cost:
$175 Each Season Team Dinner Option
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 3/31/2027 at 11:59 PM.