Palm Harbor University High School · FIRST Tech Challenge

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The main goal of the Palm Harbor University High School Robotics Club is to bring knowledge, understanding, and inspiration to students — through instruction in engineering fundamentals, Java programming, CAD, and portfolio development.

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FTC Teams

Members

10×

World-Level Appearances

2007

Founded

Membership

Build with us

Design, build, and program competition robots alongside 96 other students across six teams. No experience required — just curiosity.

If you are interested in membership, please email roboticsphuhs@gmail.com .

2025–2026 Season

Competition Schedule

Sep 6, 2025

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

FTC Kickoff

Seminole High School, 401 131st St N, Seminole
Oct 11, 2025

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Gears & Gizmos FLL/FTC Informal Work Session

Largo High School, 410 Missouri Ave N, Largo
Oct 25, 2025

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

FTC Scrimmage

Hollins High School, 4940 62nd St N, St. Petersburg
Nov 8, 2025

5:00 AM – 7:30 PM

FTC Qualifier 1

Arthrex, 1 Arthrex Way, Naples, FL 34108
Dec 13, 2025

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

FLL & FTC Combined Event (Qualifier 2)

Boca Ciega High School
Jan 10, 2026

6:00 AM – 5:30 PM

FTC Qualifier 3

Bradenton Christian School, 3304 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Jan 31, 2026

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Gulf Coast League Championship

Palm Harbor University High School, 1900 Omaha St, Palm Harbor

News & Events

2025–2026 Season Summary

World Championship — Houston, TX

506 Placed 7th in the Edison Division
506 Won the Think Award

Florida State Championship

506 Division Finalist Alliance 1st Pick
506 Won the Connect Award
506 Finished first in Florida

League Championship

506 Finalist Alliance Captain
506 Won the Inspire Award, 3rd Place
3830 Won the Think Award
3839 Won the Sustain Award
24702 Won the Innovate Award
Dan Kinzer Won the Compass Award

Current Board

President: Akash P
Vice President: Connor P
Secretary: Ritchie M
Treasurer: Kayvon B
Media Coordinator: Shayna G

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