We are FIRST  Team 1305, Near North Student Robotics Initiative (NNSRI), Ice Cubed, a competitive student robotics team from North Bay, Ontario. As part of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), our team is dedicated to promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

Our mission is to provide our students with real-world leadership, scientific, entrepreneurial, and technological challenges that prepare them for success in the 21st century. Through robotics competitions and other STEM-focused activities, we empower our team members to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills that will serve them well throughout their lives.

At FIRST  Team 1305, we believe that every student has the potential to be a leader and a change-maker in their community and beyond. By fostering a passion for STEM and providing opportunities for hands-on learning and growth, we aim to help our students achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on the world around them.

FIRST  is about way more than robotics: It’s about the lessons it teaches its students, the empowerment it creates for its teachers, and the love of learning it fosters among all involved. FIRST  is the shining example of everything FIRST values: teamwork within and between teams; learning and on-the-fly problem-solving; “Coopertition®,” which is what we like to call displays of unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition; and “Gracious Professionalism®,” which encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and shows respect for everyone.  (firstinspires.org)

Go to https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/1305 to see when we compete next!

Competitions are live streamed if you want to see the action!