FIRST Rochester

03/16/2026

Winner of the 2026 Finger Lakes Regional "Woodie Flowers Finalist Award" Allan Bayntun from FRC Team 4253!!

Thank you for modeling the true spirit of Gracious Professionalism and showing us what it means to lead with knowledge, kindness, and passion. We are so proud to see your hard work recognized on such a prestigious stage.

Congratulations again on this amazing achievement! 👏🎉

03/16/2026

Winner of the 2026 Finger Lakes Regional "Volunteer of the Year Award" Josh Goodman! Congratulations on a most well-deserved honor!! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the FIRST Community.

This year's award was presented in honor and memory of Koko Ed Patterson, a long-time FIRST Volunteer who we lost this year, and whose legacy represents generosity, kindness, and the spirit of FIRST.

03/16/2026

03/15/2026

Winners of the 2026 Finger Lakes Regional “Impact Award” FIRST Team 1511 Rolling Thunder!! A huge congratulations on a well deserved award recognizing the incredible impact you’ve made in your team, school, and community!

03/15/2026

Friday morning photos

Courtesy of 📸 Davies-Van Voorhis

03/15/2026

Congratulations to the winning alliance of the 2026 Finger Lakes Regional!! 👏

Pittsford Panthers Robotics - FRC Team 3181
Amped Team 10922
The Flying Circuits FRC Team 1787

What an exciting end to an action-packed finals!!

03/14/2026

Congratulations to our Safety All Star award winners from FIRST Team 1511 Rolling Thunder and CougarTech - FIRST Robotics Team 2228!! 👷‍♀️🥽🦺

03/14/2026

Rochester, N.Y. — More than 1,000 students, teachers, and mentors from both local and international high schools will meet up at the Rochester Institute of Tech

03/12/2026

Practice Day is underway at the Finger Lakes Regional! 🔩

Watch us live @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSUl8OYfMdM