Welcome!
Welcome to the official homepage of Lightning Robotics, FIRST team 862! We joined FIRST Robotics Competition in 1999, and operate out of the Plymouth-Canton Community School District in southeast Michigan.
What's Happening This Week?
Wednesday, March 12
Team Showcase (details below)
Team Showcase (details below)
Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15
Competition in Belleville, MI
(details below Showcase and Fundraiser info)
Competition in Belleville, MI
(details below Showcase and Fundraiser info)
Today Through Wednesday, March 19
Dearborn Brand Fundraiser for Lightning Robotics
(details below Showcase info)
Dearborn Brand Fundraiser for Lightning Robotics
(details below Showcase info)
Today Through Friday, March 21
Donation drive for First Step, a Domestic and Sexual Violence Help Center
(details below Competition in Belleville info)
Donation drive for First Step, a Domestic and Sexual Violence Help Center
(details below Competition in Belleville info)
When
Wednesday March 5th-Wednesday March 19th
PLEASE HAVE ALL ORDER FORMS AND PAYMENTS TURNED IN BY MARCH 19TH!
Payments
Cash or Check (made out to Lightning Robotics)
Pick Up
Pick up will take place prior to the team meeting on Wednesday April 9th**
Thank You for Your Support!
Belleville Competition Information Updated: March 10 @ 7:56PM
2025 Game Challenge
This year’s game is called REEFSCAPE. Here is a video description.
Schedule
Thursday, March 13, 2025 (Day 0)
5:00PM - 10:00PM Load-in, Pits Open,
Robot Inspections
Friday, March 14, 2025 (Day 1)
8:00AM - 10:30AM Load-in, Pits Open,
Robot Inspections
10:30AM - 11:00AM Opening Ceremonies
11:00AM - 1:00PM Qualification Matches
1:00PM - 2:00PM Lunch
2:00PM - 7:00PM Qualification Matches
~8:00PM* Pits Close 60 minutes after
the conclusion of the last match
Sunday, March 15, 2025 (Day 2)
8:00AM Pits Open
9:00AM - 9:30AM Opening Ceremonies
9:30AM - 12:30PM Qualification Matches
12:30PM - 1:00PM Alliance Selection
1:00PM - 2:00PM Lunch
2:00PM - 5:00PM Playoff Matches
5:00PM - 5:30PM Awards Ceremony
~6:30PM* Pits close 60 minutes following
the close of the Closing Ceremony
* All times are estimated based on flow of rounds
Livestream Video
Video for this event will be on https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires36
You can watch the livestream directly in your web browser or through the Twitch app
Event info and Match Schedule
Event information, match schedule, and match results can be found at any of these links:
Match schedules are released at approximately 10:00am on Friday
Updates from the Team via Social Media
Location
Belleville High School
501 W Columbia Avenue
Belleville, MI 48111
Map & Directions
General Info for Spectators at FIRST Events
All events are free for all spectators
All spectators are encouraged to visit the pit area to see the robots up close and to ask the teams questions about their robot and their team.
Many teams offer visitors small giveaways such as stickers, buttons, candies, etc.
Anyone entering the pit area must wear safety glasses at all times.
Event organizers often offer loaner glasses, but we recommend bringing your own in case the event’s loaners are all in use
Spectators do not need to wear safety glasses when they are outside of the pit area
Spectator seating is usually quite full. We strongly recommend that visitors leave all personal items -- including coats, bags or backpacks, etc. -- at home or in their vehicle.
Events are often quite loud. We strongly recommend ear protection -- ear muffs, etc. -- for small children and anyone that is sensitive to loud environments.
Lightning's Mission
Our mission is to provide opportunities for students to develop STEM and business skills, and to instill the Lightning Robotics values of STRIKE.
Student leadership,
Teamwork,
Resilience,
Inspiration,
Knowledge, and
Engagement