A step-by-step guide for Virginia coaches, principals, and division STEM leaders. Deadline September 18, 2026.

2026-2027 Season — FIRST Chesapeake Team Guide FIRST has rolled out a refreshed FIRST Dashboard and a new FIRST Storefront for the 2026-2027 season, and the process for getting your team competition ready is different than it was last year. Plan to spend more time than usual on registration and training this season — the steps below walk you through exactly what needs to happen and where. 1. What's Changed This Season New FIRST Dashboard and FIRST Storefront Starting this sea

Welcome to FIRST Chesapeake, Ryan Rich & Alicia Haun

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Day on March 31 highlights Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) 26-year commitment to advancing STEM education. Hosted by the VCU College of Engineering and FIRST Chesapeake, state legislators, corporate leaders, educators and student robotics teams celebrated FIRST Robotics Day with an event at VCU’s Engineering Research Building.