Brighton TechnoDogs Fall 2023
September 17th, 2023
TechnoDogs Pre-Season 2023- 2024
New Member Information at the end of the Newsletter
PreSeason Meetings & Competitions
GET READY, GET SET, GOOOOOOO!!!
Mon. Sept. 18 5:30 to 8:00 pm
New Recruit Meeting/ Prep for Kettering Competition
Sat., Sept. 23 9:00 am Drive Team Practice
Sun., Sept. 24 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Kettering University Off Season Competition
Mon. Oct 2 5:30 to 8:00 pm TechnoDogs Team Meeting
Mon. Oct 16 5:30 to 8:00 pm TechnoDogs Team Meeting
Mon. Oct 23 5:30 to 8:00 pm TechnoDogs Team Meeting
Mon. Oct 30 5:30 to 8:00 pm TechnoDogs Team Meeting
Sat. Nov 4 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bloomfield Hills Girls in Robotics Competition
Competition Information
Dear Families,
We will be at Kettering this Sunday for an off-season competition. This is a great opportunity to sharpen our driver, pit team, and scouting skills. Please come on up and join the fun. We will be there most of the day. Parents are responsible for transporting their students to the event. The University will only have pre-packaged snacks available, so please bring your own food. The competition will take place at the Kettering University Recreation Center located at 1700 University Blvd Flint, MI
Kettering Kickoff Game Play Schedule
Kettering University Map
Girls in Robotics Fall 2023
Coming up soon... Bloomfield Hills Girls Competition Sat. Nov 4, 2023
Welcome back to year number two of our Lady TechnoDogs and the Girls in Robotics Competition. This event will take place on Sat. Nov. 4, 2023. We will have an all female drive team and pit crew. So, calling all lady TechnoDogs...we need you! The rest of our TechnoDog crew can support from the stands and advise from the side, but they may not drive or work on the robot.
Summer 2023 Happenings
Siemens/ LESA Girls in Engineering 2023
The Lady TechnoDogs had the opportunity to present about FIRST Robotics at the Siemens/ Livingston County Educational Services 4th thru 8th grade Girls in Engineering Camp. Mr. Jourden hosted the camp out of the Brighton High School STEAM Center and the Lady TechnoDogs had the opportunity to talk about all things FIRST. Here are just a few of the opportunities available for students when they join a FIRST Robotics Team...Design & Manufacturing, Programming, CAD, 3D Printing, Electrical & Wiring, Electronics, Graphics, Marketing & PR, Sponsorship, Finances, Purchase & Ordering, Scouting, Mentoring, etc. Check out your local team and get involved today!
Brighton Area Schools Robotics Open House 2023
First Explorer, FLL, FTC, and FRC Programs
The Brighton Area Schools Robotics Open House 2023 showcased all of the levels of Robotics offered by the Brighton Area Schools First Robotics Teams. These teams are after school teams that are apart of FIRST ROBOTICS. We offer programs for 1st-12th grade students. First Explorer team, First Lego League, First Tech Challenge, and First Robotics Challenge.
Our Brighton TechnoDogs invited up Oh MY Lolli and Great Harvest Bread Company to try and support a few Downtown Brighton Businesses while downtown was closed for construction. Both Oh My Lolli and Great Harvest Bread Company are always there to support our Brighton High School students. This was an opportunity for us to give back to them. We even have one of our own Lady TechnoDogs (Ella) working for Great Harvest.
We also want to thank one of our key Brighton Sponsors, Matt Rall, from Promess for bringing his family up to check out the robots. It's so much fun to see the next generation engaged in what we do!
Matt Rall with Promess Incorporated checking "Heavy Metal".
Oh MY Lolli! was a hit and an engineer at heart!
Our Lady TechnoDog, Ella, with Great Harvest Bread Company
First Lego League and First Explorer Fall 2022
TechnoDogs FRC Team 3707 moving cubes & cones for the kids!
First Explorer and First Lego League
Our First Explorer and First Lego League programs are run out of our BAS Elementary Schools and out of Maltby Intermediate. This includes a HUGE SHOUT OUT to our very own Maltby State Qualifiers for the 2022 season! Our First Explore & First Lego League Programs are coordinated by Diane Schandevel. For more information contact Diane at schandeveld@brightonk12.com. You can also reach out to the TechnoDogs at technodogs@brightonk12.com and we'll get you pointed in the right direction.
Scranton Middle School First Tech Challenge Robots Fall 2022
Welcome to First Tech Challenge 2023 Center Stage
Are you READY FTC? Let's begin Fall 2023 Right NOW!
The First Tech Challenge for Brighton Area Schools is open for grades 6th thru 8th grade. It is run by Missy Setty out of Scranton Middle School. We went to the FTC reveal at Howell's Parker Middle Schools on Sat., Sept 7. All I can say is WOW. Check out this year's FTC game. Welcome to Center Stage! You can message Missy Setty directly at settym@brightonk12.com if you would like to help mentor, support, or sponsor the team. You can also reach out to technodogs@brightonk12.com.
Please click the above button for the 2024 FRC Robotics Schedule
The 2024 FRC High School Robotics Schedule has been released for this year. Please take a look at the dates. We will participate in at least two competitions. These competitions could potentially wrap around Spring Break. Usually we have a week 1 event and a week 4 or 5 event which once again is around Spring Break. Please attempt to plan your breaks so that students can be present for competition. Take a look at the dates for States & Worlds as well.
Join the Brighton High School TechnoDogs Robotics Team for 2023-2024
technodogs@brightonk12.com
If you are interested in joining the Brigthon High School TechnoDogs Robotics Team, please email technodogs@brightonk12.com for more information. We hosted a new recruit meeting this past Monday, Sept 18 and we want to get you involved. We have something for everyone and we'll train you. Programming, CAD, 3 printing, Wiring & electrical, machining, graphic design, marketing & promotions, sponsorship, social media, finance, purchasing, grant & award writing...and much more Don't have time to commit full time, but you are interested in interning in a certain area for experience, reach out and we'll see what we can do. Did you know that their are specific scholarship just for FIRST Robotics students? Reach out to TechnoDogs@brightonk12.com for more information.
The BRIGHTON TECHNODOGS Are Proudly Sponsored by...
Would you like to be a part of the TechnoDogs Team? Message TechnoDogs@brightonk12.com
BAS Brighton Area Schools
Altair
Promess
Tenneco
Ilmor Engineering
Red Viking
Pratt-Miller
Michigan Laser Manufacturing
ThermoAnalytics
Cayman Chemical
TnT Orthodontists
Brighton High School TechnoDogs Robotics Team 3707
7878 Brighton Rd
Brighton, MI 48114
Head Coach: Nic Sikma
For newsletter question: contact Nicole Chouinard at technodogs@brightonk12.com