Join Our Team
Building Robots, Building People
Joining as a Student
No experience required. We’ll teach you the tools, teamwork, and confidence to contribute on day one.
- Open to students from Wilsonville and surrounding schools.
- Show up to a meeting at Wilsonville High School, or ask Mr. Koll.
- Choose a subteam (or try multiple) and learn as you build.
Joining as a Mentor
Engineers, makers, parents, and professionals: if you can teach, guide, or organize, we’d love your help.
- Technical mentors: mechanical, electrical, programming, CAD, strategy.
- Operations mentors: business, fundraising, outreach, media, logistics.
- No prior robotics experience needed - just a willingness to invest in students.
Standing Meeting Times & Location
Location: Wilsonville High School
29600 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Build Season (January - April):
Monday - Thursday, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM & Saturday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Off-Season (End of May - Jan):
Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Upcoming Meetings
New students are welcome at any of these meetings
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Mission Statement
Building Robots, Building People
FIRST Team 1425 exists to provide a platform where students grow through the challenge of competitive robotics. Our goal is to build the next generation of STEAM innovators by focusing on:
Technical Expertise: Learn engineering, CAD, and coding by building world-class robots.
Leadership & Character: Develop interpersonal skills, self-confidence, and personal accountability.
Community Impact: Mentor younger teams and share our passion for STEAM across Wilsonville and surrounding communities.
Subteams
Students will choose to join one or more of the following sub-teams:
Build, wire, and program the robot.
DESIGN
Turn ideas into a robot plan before we build.
- CAD robot subsystems and iterate quickly.
- Prototype mechanisms and improve designs.
- Work with mechanical to finalize parts.
ELECTRICAL
Wire, power, and connect every robot system.
- Build clean wiring + electronics layouts.
- Install sensors and debug electrical issues.
- Learn safe tool use and electrical theory.
MECHANICAL
Build the robot-from drivetrain to mechanisms.
- Prototype and manufacture robot parts.
- Assemble drivetrain + game mechanisms.
- Maintain and repair the robot at events.
SOFTWARE
Bring the robot to life through code.
- Code autonomous and teleop modes.
- Learn and apply Java programming.
- Work directly with the drive team.
Plan matches, analyze data, and support the team.
BUSINESS
Share our story and keep the team running strong.
- Create photos, videos, and social posts.
- Write grants/fundraisers and sponsor outreach.
- Help run events, branding, and the website.
SCOUTING
Use data to help win matches and pick alliances.
- Collect match data and spot patterns fast.
- Compare teams and rank strengths/roles.
- Support drive team with quick insights.
STRATEGY
Build the playbook and match game plan.
- Analyze the game and define robot roles.
- Create match strategies with scouting data.
- Communicate plans to drive + pit teams.
For more information on the subteams, visit our YouTube channel!
Watch VideosTeam History
Our Story
- 2003Founded
Started by a group of FIRST LEGO League students.
- 2004First FRC Season
Won the Rookie Inspiration Award at two Regionals.
- Early DaysBuilt Anywhere We Could
From a mentor’s basement to a growing program-learning fast and building together.
- TodayA Thriving Team
20+ students from across the region, welcoming new members every season.
Open to All Local Students
We aren’t just one school. We proudly host students from:
- Wilsonville and surrounding communities
- Local charter schools & homeschool programs
Team 1425 today.
We Want You!
No experience? No problem.
We teach you everything you need to know.
Questions? Email us at marketing.errorcodexero@gmail.com