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)

Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15
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)

Today Through Friday, March 21
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

Event info and Match Schedule

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

First Step Donation Drive

For a list of needed items, click the image below or scan the QR code.

For First Step's Amazon Wish List, click here or scan QR code, above.

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