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Penfield Community FIRST Robotics
Congratulations to FRC Team 1511 – Rolling Thunder! 🚀
All of us at FTC Team 6996 Oncoming Storm, part of Penfield Community FIRST Robotics, are thrilled to congratulate our sister team, FRC 1511 Rolling Thunder, on earning the prestigious Impact Award at the Buckeye Regional!
This award celebrates teams that are truly changing their communities and the culture of STEM education. Rolling Thunder’s outstanding outreach, innovation, and leadership have earned them a well-deserved spot at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas!
Now, they need our help.
đź’ˇ How You Can Support FRC 1511:
Traveling to Houston is a major expense, and every donation helps. Let’s come together as a community to support these students and help them shine on the world stage!
👉 Donate here: https://gofund.me/70440196
👉 Follow their journey on Facebook: facebook.com/penfieldrobotics
👉 Track their progress at Worlds: https://www.firstchampionship.org/
Let’s show our Penfield pride and help Team 1511 take on the world! Best of luck, Rolling Thunder — your entire community is behind you!
2024-25 Season Recap
2024-25 Season Recap
The Penfield Community FIRST FTC Robotics Team, Oncoming Storm, recently concluded an exciting and successful 2024-2025 competition season! The season wrapped up with a strong performance at the New York State Regional, where the team secured victories in 6 out of 8 qualification matches. Although narrowly missing the finals, Oncoming Storm proudly finished 16th out of 32 highly competitive teams.
This year, Oncoming Storm participated in three qualifying tournaments, successfully earning a double qualification to compete in the NYS Regionals—an outstanding testament to their consistent excellence and skill. Across the four official events, Team 6996 achieved an impressive overall record of 22-10-0, including a qualification match record of 16-7-0 and a playoff record of 6-3.
Regionally, the team showcased their dedication and growth by ranking 16th out of 92 teams in the FIRST New York Excelsior region and placing 28th out of 245 teams statewide. These accomplishments highlight the team's competitive spirit and ongoing commitment to excellence.
Oncoming Storm also proudly received several prestigious awards this season:
Winning Alliance Captain
Inspire Award
Finalist Alliance Captain
2nd Place Innovate Award (sponsored by RTX)
Congratulations to our incredible team members, dedicated coaches, mentors, and supportive families who made this fantastic season possible. Your passion, hard work, and collaborative spirit continue to inspire us all!
Looking ahead, Oncoming Storm is now focused on raising funds for next year's exciting competitions—and we need your help! Please consider supporting this outstanding community program through a donation. Additionally, the team is actively seeking corporate sponsorships for the upcoming season.
Oncoming Storm loves engaging with our community! Our team is available to participate in local events and open houses, bringing our demo field, interactive robots, and fun educational activities suitable for children and adults alike. Get involved and discover more about the incredible world of Penfield Community FIRST FTC Robotics!
FTC Team 6996 Oncoming Storm is a group of passionate students from Penfield, NY, dedicated to designing, building, and programming robots to compete in the annual FIRST Tech Challenge. Established in 2013, the team was created to bridge the gap between FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams and FRC Team 1511 Rolling Thunder, providing a pathway for students to grow their STEM skills and continue their robotics journey.
Our mission goes beyond building a first-rate robot—we focus on learning the engineering process, overcoming challenges, and embracing the core values of FIRST and STEM education. Through team collaboration, community outreach, and public service, we strive to inspire and serve as role models for the next generation of innovators.
Most importantly, Oncoming Storm fosters a culture of teamwork, creativity, and hands-on learning. Members are encouraged to share ideas, develop new skills, and, above all, have fun!
PENFIELD FTC PROGRAM
PENFIELD FTC PROGRAM
The FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is an engaging robotics competition in which teams collaborate in an alliance format, similar to traditional sports. Students design, build, and program their robots to conquer diverse challenges. They gain hands-on experience in computer-aided design, mechanical and electrical engineering, programming, and more.
While coaches and mentors provide guidance, students are primarily responsible for the robot's design and construction, fostering independence and problem-solving skills. Winning in FTC goes beyond mere points; it's about demonstrating excellence in design, team spirit, and Gracious Professionalism (GP).
Behind the scenes, adult volunteers, including engineers, educators, machinists, and supportive parents, are essential for the program's success. Active parent involvement is particularly crucial for ensuring the team's success and fostering a positive learning environment.
SUPPORT PENFIELD FTC
SUPPORT PENFIELD FTC
We aim to raise $10,000 yearly to cover necessary materials costs and increase travel expenses. With this funding, we can sustain our current team, launch a second team, and establish a grant program. This grant program ensures that all students can participate and benefit from our program, regardless of their financial situation.
It's important to note that our program doesn't receive funding from the school district. Instead, we rely on donations from generous individuals like you and the support of parents.
Your contribution makes a significant impact by providing students with valuable learning opportunities in STEM fields. Together, let's continue to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators through Penfield Robotics FTC 6996!
LOCAL FTC TEAMS
LOCAL FTC TEAMS
Williamson, NY 14589 USA | KilaBots: 5020
Penfield, NY 14526 USA | Oncoming Storm: 6996
Rochester, NY 14623 USA | RIT STEP ARMY: 22163
Rochester, NY 14610 USA | RocSci: 24462
Henrietta, NY 14467 USA | RH Royal Robotics: 3750
Union Springs, NY 13160 USA | USA Eagles: 24043
Victor, NY 14564 USA | Victor FTC Team 1: 11245
Victor, NY 14564 USA | Victor FTC Team 2: 11246
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