The goal of FIRST Robotics S.W.A.T. is to develop a diverse engineering team that prides itself on creative competition based on gracious professionalism.
Regional Competitions are held in January, March, and April. Meeting times vary and are determined based on an individual basis dependent upon member involvement.
Members are encouraged to be productive in any number of necessary departments including:
Business Planning
Web Page Development
Photojournalism
Public Promotion
Computer Programming
Electronics
Fabrication
Robotics
Leadership
It is recommended that students have a prior Technology/Engineering class but it is not required. It is required that students must be in good standing academically with passing grades and hold good citizenship to become a member. There is a membership fee of $30.00.
Mike Zinevich
Assistant Robotics Coach zinevicm@smithville.k12.mo.us
Dillon Woollums
Assistant Robotics Coach woolumd@smithville.k12.mo.us