WATERLOO WELLINGTON FIRST
Robotics. Excellence.
WWFIRST is a community organization serving the Waterloo-Wellington region of Ontario. We provide mentorship, community meetups, and technical & competitive resources for the next generation of STEM leaders.


MISSION
To create a community of mentorship and support for youth to become the next
STEAM leaders throughout the Waterloo-Wellington region.
VISION
Nurture a growing and thriving ecosystem where every student has access to transformational experiences through educational STEAM activities.
PROGRAMS
Hands-On STEM Programs for All Ages
FIRST LEGO League
Introduces STEM to children ages 4-14 through fun, exciting, hands-on learning through guided robotics challenges using line-following programs on a 4×8′ playing field.
FIRST Tech Challenge
Students ages 12-18 learn to think like engineers. Teams design, build, and program robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams on a 12×12′ playing field.
FIRST Robotics Competition
Students ages 14-18 design, program, and build a robot, starting with a standard kit of parts and a common set of rules to play in a head-to-head challenge with a 125-pound robot.
FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION TEAMS
Meet the Teams
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Beaverworx
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Rebels
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Team DAVE
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CyberCavs
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Sir Lancerbot
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ACE Robotics
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Resurrection Mechaphoenix
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Rockway Robotics
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No Signal
IMPACT
WWFIRST’s Impact
As we work as a community to prepare young people for a STEM future, WWFIRST aims to ensure its programs are having a lasting, positive impact on all participants.
80+
PROFESSIONAL MENTORS
146
AWARDS WON
24
TOURNAMENTS WON

Practice Events & Qualifiers
Hosting events of 25+ FLL and FTC teams.

Meet the Scientist
Inspiring students to pursue STEM professions.

Conferences & Seminars
Mechanical, fundraising, community building, and programming sessions.

FRC Practice Field
Community build space for FIRST Robotics Competitions teams.
EVENTS & UPDATES
WWFIRST Events
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2025 Summer Showcase
Read more: 2025 Summer ShowcaseFree family friendly robotics activities & silent auction 6 – 8 PM, June 26, 2025.
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2024 FTC Qualifier
Read more: 2024 FTC QualifierGrades 7-12 robotics qualifying competition 11 AM – 6 PM, December 1, 2024.
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2024 FLL Qualifier
Read more: 2024 FLL QualifierGrades 3-8 robotics qualifying competition 11 AM – 6 PM, December 1, 2024.
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2024 Waterloo District Event
Read more: 2024 Waterloo District EventGrades 9-12 robotics qualifying competition March 21-23, 2024

WWFIRST allows me to impact not just one team in my region but many, helping empower the next generation of STEAM students.

Jamie Sinn
FIRST Alumni & Volunteer

WWFIRST allows me to grow my professional network and give back to the Waterloo-Wellington region as a FIRST Alum!

Kate Walsh
FIRST Alumni & Mentor
TESTIMONIALS
Hear From Our Members
WWFIRST is an organization of mentors, alumni, students, parents, and business professionals in the Waterloo Wellington region of Ontario.