FIRST Robotics Competition Bayou Regional

FIRST Robotics Competition General Use

FIRST Robotics Competition Magnolia Regional

FIRST Robotics Competition Team Support

Fundraisers

Our goal is to raise $10,000.00 toward the Magnolia Regional's $175,000 cost! This amount, with the support of our generous sponsors, grants, and in-kind donations will help us succeed in celebrating STEM students!

First Louisiana-Mississippi

Creating a Culture in which STEM is Celebrated!

For the first time ever in Mississippi, the Magnolia Regional FIRST Robotics Competition will be the home event for Mississippi FIRST Robotics Competition teams!

Held at the Magnolia Event Center in Laurel, Mississippi in March 2023, this competitive robotics event brings together up to 42 teams from our Mississippi, and from across the US, in a celebration of STEM achievement.  International teams are also welcome and four Mexican teams are already registered as of January 2023!

With only one part-time employee in the two states, "The Magnolia" competition is almost exclusively volunteer managed and is funded by the support of grants, local companies, community organizations, and individual donors.  These donations are managed locally through our 501C3, 

With advanced audio-visual technology and over 175 volunteers who are given meals and snacks throughout the day, The Magnolia costs an approximately $175,000.00.  Your donations will help support all of these efforts!

What happens if you raise more than you need?

Every dollar that is not spent on the Magnolia event in the current season can be used for program support throughout the year, team support, and towards the sustainability of our teams and future Magnolia events.

Any amount that you are willing to give is graciously accepted and appreciated!  Donations of $25 or more are generally the most popular among individuals.  If you are a company or organization, sponsorships are currently available and can be customized to your company's priorities.  Please contact carthurs@firstinspires.org.  

Already a sponsor?  Make your donation through Kindest and we will contact you about your sponsorship level and what's included.

$50,000.00 Magnolia Sponsor - Mississippi Power

Become a team mentor and work side by side with team members and the robots! Mentors and Coaches work together with teams to guide and support the students in learning to design, build and program their robot.  Commonly needed skillsets include mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, Java/C++ Coding, and CAD, among other technical skills.  Not a tech person?  No problem!  Teams need assistance with fundraising, grant writing, project management, awards presentations, team meals, travel and logistics, and administrative tasks like keeping up with deadlines and procuring parts.  We ask that the students work side by side and learn any skill that a mentor can provide. Sign up to be a team mentor in our 

:  While our main fundraising need is for the Bayou Regional, it's not the only event in the year or the only program we provide!  FIRST Louisiana-Mississippi has K-12 events throughout the year.  You can be a skilled/trained volunteer, like a referee, robot inspector or judge, or you can sign up for a position that doesn't need any prep and just come and have fun with us at the event!  These positions include crowd control, team queuing, field reset and more.  Volunteers must be 13 years or older and must pass a background check and youth protection.

 Contact carthurs@firstinspires.org to learn what spots are available near you!