What Is FIRST?
FIRST, which stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,” is a nonprofit organization designed to inspire students in science and technology. Click on the logo to learn more.
Who We Are
The Aluminum Falcons are a team of dedicated students from Fitch High School in Groton, CT who make an impact in their community with the support of their teachers and mentors from local engineering companies. Click the image below to learn more.
Our Mission
Our mission is to cultivate interest, understanding, and skill in the fields of engineering and technology. We are determined to promote STEM as a fun and engaging pathway to a brighter future. Click on the image below to learn more.
Get Involved
It takes students, teachers, parents, and mentors of all backgrounds and professions to make a solid team. With over $14 million in scholarships open to student team members, it pays to be involved. Click on the image below to learn more.
Check Out Our School
Robert E. Fitch High School, located in Groton, CT, USA is the home of FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2168, the Aluminum Falcons. We are happy to say our school is ranked among the top in the country and we are honored to contribute to its continued success. Please take some time to check out our school's website by clicking on our school's crest below.
Welcome To Our Website
Welcome to the official website of the Aluminum Falcons, a FIRST robotics team composed of students and teachers from Robert E. Fitch High School, engineers from General Dynamics Electric Boat and professionals from other local companies in Groton, CT. Each year through the FIRST Robotics Competition, volunteer engineers, high school students, and members from the community partner together to build a robot in a time period of six weeks. Through this building process, engineers mentor students in brainstorming, prototyping, design, and creation of the robot and its functions. This enables the students to take classroom concepts from the math and science fields and apply them to a real world situation. Please explore our website to learn more about the team.
Aluminum Partner Sponsors of the 2017 Season
Week Zero
Suffield Shakedown
Suffield High School
February 20
New England District Championship
April 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2017
Whitmore Arena, University of New Hampshire
The Aluminum Falcons are attending this event thanks to the sponsorship of Pfizer
Week 2
SouthEast Massachusetts District Event
March 10, 11 & 12, 2017
Bridgewater-Raynham High School
The Aluminum Falcons are attending this event thanks to the sponsorship of Hubble Inc.
World Championship
April 26, 27, 28, & 29 2017
Edward Jones Dome St. Louis, MO
Pending qualification, The Aluminum Falcons are attending this event thanks to the sponsorship of DoDSTEM
Week 3
Bridgewater-Raritan District Event
March 17, 18, & 19, 2017
Bridgewater, NJ
The Aluminum Falcons are attending this event thanks to the sponsorship of Google
CIAC Connecticut State Championship
Early March, 2017
Date and Location TBA
The Aluminum Falcons are attending this event thanks to the sponsorship from Groton Education Foundation
Week 4
Rhode Island District Event
March 24, 25 & 26
Bryant University
The Aluminum Falcons are attending this event thanks to the sponsorship of Groton Utilities
BattleCry @WPI
Harrington Auditorium
Worcester Polytechnic Institution
Date TBA
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