How to Join
Everything you need to know about becoming part of Truckee Snowbotics:
Who Can Join
Any student at Tahoe-Truckee High School is welcome to join, along with incoming freshman in middle school. No prior robotics experience required.
Meeting Times - Season
Meetings are held Mondays and Fridays after school from 2:30-4:00 PM in M5. Any updates will be posted in respective channels. Build Season is approximately September to February.
Meeting Times - Post Season
Post-season meetings are held on Mondays after school in M5 for planning and preparation for the next season along with fun activities.
How to Apply
Fill out the interest form linked below. A team captain will follow up with next steps. You can also email us at contact@snowbotics.org or come to a meeting in person.
Important Links & Forms
What is FTC?
FIRST Tech Challenge — robotics competition for students in grades 7–12.
The Challenge
Each season, FIRST releases a new game in September. Teams design, build, and program a robot to compete in a specific game objective, with matches played on a 12×12 ft field. This season's game is BIOBUZZ presented by RTX, a pollination-themed challenge in which alliances collect POLLEN and NECTAR and use them at the HIVE, FLOWERS, and GARDENS.
The Season
The 2026–27 season kicked off on September 12, 2026. Teams compete at league meets and qualifying tournaments starting in late October, advance to regional championships, and top teams qualify for the FIRST Championship (April 28 – May 1, 2027).
Skills Developed
Students gain hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, electrical systems, programming (Java/Kotlin), CAD design, project management, and teamwork.
More Than Robots
FTC awards points not just for on-field performance but also for engineering documentation, outreach, and gracious professionalism — FIRST's core value of competing with integrity.
Our 501(c)(3) Status
Truckee Snowbotics is fiscally sponsored by Hack Club (EIN: 81-2908499), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
What This Means
Truckee Snowbotics is fiscally sponsored by Hack Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS (EIN: 81-2908499). Donations made to the team are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law.
For Sponsors
Businesses and individuals who sponsor Snowbotics may be eligible to deduct their contribution as a charitable donation. We can provide donation receipts and documentation upon request.
How Funds Are Used
All funds go directly toward robot parts, competition registration fees, travel to tournaments, tools, and educational materials for team members.
Get Involved
Interested in supporting Snowbotics through a donation or sponsorship? Reach out through our contact page or fill out the sponsorship interest form.
