Competition Season Dates
Teams register to compete a Qualifier Tournament (QT) where they have scored robot rounds and a judging session. Based on their performance, they may qualify for the State Championship events in February. Teams pay registration fee with credit card when selecting their event OR by mailing a check to FIRST South Carolina using instructions on the registration form. The team fee is $175 and covers the cost of one qualifier tournament and the state championship registration (if team advances).
SCRIMMAGES
Scrimmages are optional events hosted by local teams and organizations. Scrimmages may have separate fees as defined by those hosting.
Due west Stempede
October 31, 2026
Memorial Hall - Erskine College
Due West, SC
Hosted by Due West Robotics - $40 registration fee
lowcountry scrimmage
October 24, 2026
Campbell Hall - Palmetto Land Church
114 Tomaka Dr, Summerville 29483
Hosted by Charleston Dragon Robotics
West Qualifers
At Qualifier events teams participate in a judging session, an official practice robot round, and three official scored robot rounds.
Dates/venues subject to change as needed, particularly prior to registration opening.
east Qualifiers
At Qualifier events teams participate in a judging session, an official practice robot round, and three official scored robot rounds.
Dates/venues subject to change as needed, particularly prior to registration opening.
dd2
qualifier
December 12th, 2026
8642 River Oaks Dr, North Charleston, SC
Registration has been temporarily delayed to accommodate the early registration of Dorchester 2 teams. Should additional team slots become available, teams will be notified via email.
north charleston
qualifier
December 19th, 2026
North Charleston Athletic Center
5794 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, SC 29406
