Avon’s new robotics team debuts in its first competitive match this Saturday the 21st of November at Ridgefield Academy.

The robotics team, which previously functioned as a club, has now been upgraded to the competitive team level and will compete throughout the year at local and regional levels with the goal of reaching nationals.

For a deeper look at the robotics program, view the short video below featuring Jim Detora, advisor to the robotics team.

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Students will show off their robotics skills at a qualifying event hosted by Connecticut FIRST Tech Challenge at Ridgefield Academy this Saturday.

Students in grades 7 through 12 will compete for awards, as well as a chance to earn college scholarships and to compete at the Connecticut State level competition at Greens Farms Academy in February

For more information about the competition this weekend...read more from the Ridgefield Daily Voice.