About the team

Building robots. Building people.

Team 1114 – Simbotics is a FIRST® Hall of Fame team from Governor Simcoe Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario.

A mosaic of Simbotics robots from past seasons

23Robots built

Founded in 2003 at Governor Simcoe Secondary School, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

Every year since, with the exception of 2021, we've worked hard to build at least one new robot from the ground up to compete in the FIRST® Robotics Competition.

The Simbotics team celebrating with a Blue Banner

60Blue Banners awarded

In the FIRST® Robotics Competition, a Blue Banner recognizes the highest honours at the competition; winning the event, being recognized as the best role model team, or individual excellence in mentorship.

To us, each Blue Banner represents the personal and professional development of our team members.

Simbotics students and mentors at competition

165Student stories of impact

We build robots as a means to an end.

Inspiring greater levels of interest, prestige, and excitement for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math is our ultimate goal. Every year, Simbotics graduates go on to begin their own futures as the problem solvers of tomorrow, and that is our proudest achievement.

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Mentor or sponsor the team

Mentors

Volunteer mentors deliver the Team 1114 – Simbotics program, and bring technical and life skills to our students. But students aren't the only ones that learn and grow. Being a member of the FIRST® community brings opportunities for professional development, and the skills mentors gain are recognized by many employers.

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Sponsors and community partners

Team 1114 – Simbotics would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and community partners. Competing at a high level costs over $100,000 a year, and every contribution helps our students represent Niagara on the world stage.

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