This after-school robotics program costs at least $26,000 every year.
Building robots from scratch is not cheap or easy. There are a lot of expenses related to this program's participation. As such, each member is expected to help offset the cost of these fees, by raising funds themselves. Our student members reach out to various companies and organizations that are willing to sponsor us.
You can view a full breakdown of total robotics cost below.
Assets Robotics Team Waffles Sponsors
Mahalo to all of our sponsors for your help and support!
Mahalo to all of our sponsors for your help and support!
Becoming our Team Sponsor
Our robotics team and program exists thanks to the tireless effort of our adult volunteers, mentors, coaches, as well as the generous financial contributions of various individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. Our teams work to spread the names of our sponsors by putting business logos on the robot and team banners which we display at local events as well as competitions throughout the state. The logos of our sponsors will also appear on team apparel.
Here's our Sponsorship Packet for potential sponsors to review.
Team Waffles and Assets School Robotics Program relies on the generous contributions of our sponsors list above. We also actively apply for grants and scholarships, as well as plan fundraising activities to sustain ourselves.
Donations
If you can't be our sponsor, personal donations to Assets School Robotics Program can also help cover our program expenses. Assets School is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the school collects donations on our behalf and all donations are tax-deductible.
Any amount is highly appreciated and will directly support our teams.
For all sponsors & donations, please write a check payable to 'Assets School', memo: 'Robotics'.
You may also submit your donation directly at our Assets School Website:
https://www.assets-school.org/giving/donate (Please direct to Robotics)
Bronze Sponsor – $500
Team T-shirt: Name/Logo of individual/business on team T-shirts
Website: Name/Logo of individual/business on our website
Silver Sponsor – $1,000
Robot: Name/Logo of business on the competition Robot
Team T-shirt: Name/Logo of individual/business on team T-shirts
Website: Name/Logo of individual/business on our website
Gold Sponsor – $1,500
Banner: Name/Logo on a banner (displayed at events & tournaments)
Robot: Name/Logo of business on the competition Robot
Team T-shirt: Name/Logo of individual/business on team T-shirts
Website: Name/Logo of individual/business on our website
Platinum Sponsor – $3,000+
Your company name announced alongside our team name at competitions
Banner: Name/Logo on a banner (displayed at events & tournaments)
Robot: Name/Logo of business on the competition Robot
Team T-shirt: Name/Logo of individual/business on team T-shirts
Website: Name/Logo of individual/business on our website
Program Cost Breakdown
The cost of our FRC Team
$6,000: FRC Registration Fee
$3,000: Regional Event Fee
$3,000+: Raw materials and parts for robot assembly
$1,000 - $2,000: Tools and equipment
$1,500: Materials to build practice playing field components
$1,000 – $3,000: Team apparel, robot cart, meals, presentation materials, promotional items for team spirit, etc.
Other costs may include travel if the event is out of town
Additional Costs if the team qualifies for The FIRST World Championship ($35,000+)
Total FRC Cost per season: $18,500
Click here to see FIRST's website for FRC costs and registration fees.
The cost of our FTC Team
$300: FTC Registration Fee
$250: FTC Regional Event Fee
$2000: Robot Parts and Electronics
$2000: FTC Perimeter Field and Soft Tiles
$1000: Materials for practice playing field components
$500: Team apparel, robot cart, meals, presentation materials, promotional items for team spirit, etc.
$2000+: Travel for Neighbor Island Robotics League Meet
Additional Costs if the team qualifies for World Championship ($25,000+)
Total FTC Cost per season: $8,000
Click here to see FIRST's website for FTC costs and registration fees.
