FIRST at MVCC

FIRST at MVCC FIRST @ MVCC is proudly based at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY. Reuse of photos for publication by permission only.

Our programming introduces students to robotics by coordinating 10 exciting tournaments throughout NY for 100+ FIRST Tech Challenge robotics teams in grades 6-12. Our large NY Excelsior Region of teams encompasses all of NYS with the exception of NYC and Long Island. Additionally we offer inspiring summer classes in FIRST Robotics and STEM for ages 6-19. Comments on this page are unofficial & made by volunteers or followers of the page.

The FIRST World Championship in Houston is happening now!Cheer on our 4 fantastic NY Excelsior teams April 29 - May 2 th...
04/29/2026

The FIRST World Championship in Houston is happening now!
Cheer on our 4 fantastic NY Excelsior teams April 29 - May 2 through the daily live streaming links found through each division's webpages listed from here:
https://ftc-events.firstinspires.org/2025/FTCCMP1
Edison Division:
12331 Scarsdale Robo Raiders (Scarsdale)
Franklin Division:
10949 Mechanical Operations Bureau - MOB (Cross River)
Ross Division:
5356 TARDIS (Corning)
25707 Solar Flare (Scarsdale)
NY Excelsior PROUD!
You will also recognize MANY of our generous and dedicated NY Excelsior volunteers as FTAs, Game Announcers, Game Analysts, Judges, Referees, and the Student Ambassador Coordinator!
FIRST Volunteer power! Thank you all!
Also thank you to our Partner Organization
Mohawk Valley Community College and the Center for Corporate and Community Education at MVCC - CCED for their enthusiastic support of our amazing region of 120 teams!

Saturday 1/17 - amazing FIRST Tech Challenge robotics 🤖 teams from all over the state are here competing at the Albany...
01/17/2026

Saturday 1/17 - amazing FIRST Tech Challenge robotics 🤖 teams from all over the state are here competing at the Albany Academy Qualifier in Albany, NY! Come in person! -or please cheer 🏆🎉 loudly from EVERYWHERE as we stream the action 10:30 AM-6 PM on https://excelsiorny.org/  from our YouTube channel:
Thank you to the 60+ volunteers , Host Team  ,   ,  , and the !

Free robot🤖fun! Come see 28 amazing robotics teams from all over the state competing at our MVCC Utica Qualifier at the ...
01/10/2026

Free robot🤖fun! Come see 28 amazing robotics teams from all over the state competing at our MVCC Utica Qualifier at the Field House in Utica, NY this Sun. Jan. 11! Joy and Inspiration is guaranteed! 💥
The action will also stream live 🎥 10:15AM-6:30PM on https://excelsiorny.org/ from our YouTube channel:
Have fun together teams!
Thank you to our 60+ volunteers, MVCC, , and !

01/10/2026

Free robot🤖fun! Come see 28 amazing robotics teams from all over the state competing at our MVCC Utica Qualifier at the Mohawk Valley Community College Field House in Utica, NY this Sun. Jan. 11! Joy and Inspiration is guaranteed! 💥
The action will also stream live 🎥 10:15AM-6:30PM on https://excelsiorny.org/ from our YouTube channel:
Have fun together teams!
Thank you to our 60+ volunteers, MVCC, the Center for Corporate and Community Education at MVCC - CCED , and the MVCC Foundation and Alumni !

Ready for FUN this Sun. Dec. 21 when our amazing robotics 🤖🏆🎉teams compete at the Finger Lakes Qualifier, at Penfield Hi...
12/19/2025

Ready for FUN this Sun. Dec. 21 when our amazing robotics 🤖🏆🎉teams compete at the Finger Lakes Qualifier, at Penfield High School/ Penfield Central School District . Come in person -or if you're too far away but wish you were here! - cheer on the action streaming live 10:15AM-6PM on https://excelsiorny.org/ from our YouTube channel:
Have fun with together teams!
Thank you to the 60+ volunteers , Host Team FRC 1511, Mohawk Valley Community College , and the Center for Corporate and Community Education at MVCC - CCED , and MVCC Foundation and Alumni !

Cheer on the 28 amazing robotics teams competing at our John Jay Qualifier, Hopewell Junction, NY THIS Sat. Dec. 6! The ...
12/04/2025

Cheer on the 28 amazing robotics teams competing at our John Jay Qualifier, Hopewell Junction, NY THIS Sat. Dec. 6! The action will stream live 10:15AM-6:30PM on https://excelsiorny.org/ from our YouTube channel:
This is the very first NY Excelsior Region Qualifier of the game season! Have fun together teams!
Thank you to our 60+ volunteers, Wappingers Central School District , Mohawk Valley Community College , and the Center for Corporate and Community Education at MVCC - CCED , and MVCC Foundation and Alumni !

Hello VOLUNTEERS! Thank you, thank you! Register if you have not already- YOU are the fuel driving all our competitions!...
11/26/2025

Hello VOLUNTEERS! Thank you, thank you! Register if you have not already- YOU are the fuel driving all our competitions! Also share our volunteering opportunities with colleagues, friends, & family!
Button: "Specific Event Volunteer Registration Links to use and share!"
https://mvcc.edu/firstrobotics/volunteer-sponsor.php

Thank you! Center for Corporate and Community Education at MVCC - CCED and Mohawk Valley Community College

Get Ready Teams! NY Excelsior FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier registration opens 10/22 for teams including a December eve...
10/16/2025

Get Ready Teams! NY Excelsior FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier registration opens 10/22 for teams including a December event, and 10/29 for all others.
Use our “Teams Register Here“ button for our detailed Tournament Registration Procedures on the MVCC FIRST Events webpage:
https://mvcc.edu/firstrobotics/events.php

Congratulations! robotics coaches, teams, and supporters of all types are amazing! We are ALL the recipient of this AW...
09/09/2025

Congratulations! robotics coaches, teams, and supporters of all types are amazing! We are ALL the recipient of this AWARD TROPHY 🏆 - globally 🌎 - from FIRST HQ: FIRST Tech Challenge Team Retention - Large Region! Thank you for always striving for excellence and to serving others everywhere.
Onward and Upward - NYEX PROUD! 🙌

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13501

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