The Franklin High School FIRST Robotics Team announces our second annual Cardboard Robo-Regatta fundraiser on May 12, 2012.  The Robo-Regatta is a cardboard boat race using boats constructed of only cardboard, tape, glue, paint, and caulking.

Second Annual Cardboard Robo-Regatta

Date: Saturday May 12, 2012

Time:  1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Location:  Barrett's Landing, Franklin, Virgina

(First Annual)

Mini-Sailboat Regatta

Little Scooners: Age 6-8

Big Clippers: Age 9-11

Fee: $5.00

Time: 9:00- 10:00

For more information, please read about the Rules and Awards.

Robo-Regatta cost is $20 per crew member in your boat.  Mini-Sailboat Regatta entry fee:  $5.

Cardboard sheets available for $1 each.  Mini-Sailboat kits available for $5 each.

Registration forms may be picked up from Parker Darden Heating and Air in Franklin.

An Adult Waiver Form must be submitted for all Robo-Regatta crew members ages 18+.

The Youth Waiver Form must be submitted for any Robo-Regatta crew member under age 18.

Franklin High School FIRST Robotics Team 1610 ranked 7th out of 59 teams at the FRC Virginia Regional that was held March 16-17, 2012, at the VCU Siegal Center in Richmond.  Team 1610 went on to lead the 6th seeded alliance to an upset win over the 3rd seeded alliance in the quarterfinals before a close loss to the 2nd seeded alliance in the semifinals.

Team 1610 partnered with Team 1699 the "RoboCats" from Bacon Academy in Colchester, CT, and Team 1598 "Team Talon" from George Washington High School in Danville, VA.  This powerful alliance racked up the second highest score of the regional en route to their semi-finalist performance.

Team 1610 would like to thank all of our sponsors, mentors, and parents, for helping us through another amazing season.  Without your help and encouragement our success would not have been possible.