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Upcoming events at a glance
Hover over a shaded block or scroll down to find more information about upcoming events in Georgia.
(Please navigate to the month of the event. If there are multiple events listed on one day, click shaded box. Click on the very small arrow next to the event name to get to the Event Page which will have all the details)
Competitive events for all ages
Within FIRST, there are different levels corresponding to different ages, so there is a competitive challenge for every student. Each level as its own unique competitive challenge that changes every year and teaches students about problem solving, critical thinking, leadership and more. Learn more about the different levels here to discover the best program for you.
Ages: 4 - 16
FLL Georgia is currently run by Georgia Tech. Visit their site for more information. The season typically runs from August to February.
Ages: 12 - 18
See below for upcoming events. The FTC Season typically runs from September to March.
Ages: 14 - 18
See below for upcoming events. The FRC Season typically runs from January to April.
There are ways to get involved for all levels, whether you are looking to mentor, volunteer or sponsor, there is a place and a community for you.
Decatur Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 30 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact JeJuan Stewart for event details - jejuan.eagle7@gmail.com
Decatur Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 30 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact JeJuan Stewart for event details - jejuan.eagle7@gmail.com
GRITS 2026
The Georgia Robotics Invitational Tournament and Showcase (GRITS) is an amazing off-season event designed to give FRC teams an additional opportunity to compete in the 2026 Season's game, REBUILT. It is also a great place to bring your new Rookie team members to give them the true experience of competition.
Each year our incredible partner, Automation Direct, designs and builds trophies for this event. They have become one of the most coveted symbols of a team's success. Thank you to all of our GeorgiaFIRST partners who contribute in order to make this event a success!
Below is the information you will need to make your event experience the best it can be.
We look forward to seeing you at GRITS 2026!
This event is free and open to the public.
Location:
TBAThursday, October 15, 2026 - Saturday, October 17, 2026GRITS Event Schedule (coming soon)
Teams Registered for GRITS
(preliminary list; subject to change, pending payment of all teams)
Streaming Info:
Event Parking
Parking at this venue is free to all participants, guests and spectators. Please follow signs in parking lot that will direct you to designated areas (trailer and bus parking).
Parking and Load-In Map TBA
Load In/Out Instructions for Teams
All GRITS Teams should please complete the Load-In Form no later than the evening of Sunday, October 11.
Load-In Form (coming soon)
Load-In
Upon arrival, all vehicles unloading equipment/robot for the event, must enter the Load-In Staging Area. Proceed towards the area and volunteers will direct you.
Load-Out
NO LOAD-OUT CAN OCCUR BEFORE 2:00PM (AFTER SCHEDULED LUNCH)
In order to provide a safe and timely load-out for your team, please follow the procedures below:
1. Notify Pit Admin of your intention to load-out.
2. All items in your pit must be relocated to a load-out station before you can reposition your vehicle to begin the load-out procedure.
3. When your pit is completely empty (including returning your venue pit table to the table carts located at the end of the isle), please notify the load-out lead (identifiable with yellow vest) that you are ready to begin load-out.
4. Your load-out vehicle can enter the load-out area to begin the process.
Safety is the main concern during the Load-Out procedure. Please follow all of the instructions given by the Load-Out crew. We wish you safe travels on your journey home.
Concessions & Food Options:
Coming Soon
NOTE: For EVERY Event, there is NO GRILLING or cooking of food allowed anywhere on or in the premises at any time. This includes the Parking Lot. If you have your heart set on this idea, please find another off-site location that allows grilling/cooking, like a local park or other approved area.
Hotel Options
Hotel arrangements can be made by searching sites such as: Expedia, Hotel.com, Kayak and hotel’s direct booking sites.
Consent & Release Form
All participants, including coaches/mentors are required to have completed their
2026-27 FIRST Consent & Release Form DIGITALLY prior to check-in.
Team Coach 1 or 2 will bring a printed FIRST Team Roster to Pit Admin at the designed time.
Additional Forms
Volunteers
Volunteer Schedule (coming soon)
If you’d like to Volunteer at GRITS 2026, please fill out the form here or at the button below. (coming soon)
GRITS 2026 Q&A (coming soon)
REMEMBER:
BOTH Coach/Mentor #1 and #2 must have completed their FIRST Consent & Release Form in Dashboard and passed YPP in order for their team to participate.
As a heads up/reminder, ALL participants will need to be signed up for your team in Dashboard and have their Consent & Release forms completed. Start the process early for getting all your students registered. Like last year, all registration will be digital/online.
Thank you to the Sponsors of this Event
Athens Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 30 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact Frank Braski for event details - mrbraski@donovanathens.org
McDonough Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 30 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact Melissa Kornegay for event details - Melissa.Kornegay@henry.k12.ga.us
Alpharetta Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 15 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact Barkha Suri for event details - barkhasuri@gmail.com
Suwanee Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 20 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact XiPing Liu for event details - xipinggreat@gmail.com
Atlanta Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 30 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact Akili Allah for event details - akili1796@gmail.com
Alpharetta Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 15 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact Barkha Suri for event details - barkhasuri@gmail.com
Athens Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 30 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact Frank Braski for event details - mrbraski@donovanathens.org
Columbus Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 30 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact Sheree Tovey for event details - Tovey.Sheree.M@muscogee.k12.ga.us
Fayetteville Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 30 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact Frank Braski for event details - mrbraski@donovanathens.org
Augusta Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 30 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact Ashley Exantus for event details - ExantAs@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us
Macon Summer XRP Robotics Camp
The XRP robotics camp is a summer program that allows student campers to explore and develop their coding skills. Participants use the XRP robotics platform to program their own robots to navigate unpredictable environments. The camp seeks to engage middle school-age students by developing their block-based coding skills while learning Python. Through engaging missions, students gain STEM skills while working as a team.
The camp is free to participants but is limited to 20 students, and lunch will be provided. Contact Teddy Gandy for event details - tj.mjgandy@gmail.com
FRC: World Championship 2026
Hosted by FIRST®, FIRST Championship is a culminating, international event for our youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for our community as we prepare young people for the future. Qualification and advancement to participate in FIRST Championship varies by program.
FRC: PCH District Championship 2026
Come join us for the Peachtree District Championship!
FRC: Gwinnett Qualifier 2026
Come join us for the Week 2 Gwinnett Qualifier in Georgia!
FTC Georgia Championship
FTC State Championship!
Join us at Riverside Preparatory Academy in Gainesville, GA for the GeorgiaFIRST’s FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship on Saturday, February 21. The event is Free and open to the public.
Northwest League Tournament
This is the league tournament for the combined Marietta-Wheeler league and the Etowah-Paulding league.
FTC Douglasville-DCHS League Meet #4
Douglas County High School
8705 Campbellton Street
Douglasville, Ga 30134
FRC 2026 REBUILT Kickoff: ALBANY, GA - 4C Academy
Come join us for the FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff for the 2026 season: REBUILT!
This event is located in ALBANY, GEORGIA
FRC 2026 REBUILT Kickoff: GEORGIA TECH, Atlanta, GA
Come join us for the FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff for the 2026 season: REBUILT.
This event is located in ATLANTA, GEORGIA
FTC Lakeview-East Jackson League Meet #3
East Jackson Comprehensive HS
1435 Hoods Mill Road
Commerce, GA 30529
FTC Macon-FPDS League Meet #4
First Presbyterian Day School
5671 Calvin Dr.
Macon, GA 31210
Practice Judging will also be held
Previous Events
More information can be found on the FIRST History Page.
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