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 Regional Tournament and State Championship events in January and 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).
West Qualifers
Teams who advance from these tournaments will be assigned to the West Regional Tournament.
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.
Columbia
Qualifier
Coming Soon!
east Qualifiers
Teams who advance from these tournaments will be assigned to the East Regional Tournament.
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.
north charleston
qualifier
December 19th, 2026
North Charleston Athletic Center
5794 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, SC 29406