Minnesota High School Teams

[Chief Hedgehog]

Originally Posted by Ginger Power

Underneath MSHSL, Robotics is considered a sport in Minnesota. 4607 operates as a hybrid sport/activity, reaping the benefits that each designation offers. 4607 doesn't get reimbursed for food/lodging at State or Worlds. We raise funds through sponsorships to pay for all of our trips.

TO clarify: ISD 726 Becker School District acknowledges FRC 4607 as a school sport/activity. However, it only provides coaches stipends for two coaches on 'Schedule C'. The coaches stipends are based on a six week program akin to Middle School Theater Program. There is no funding for the program outside of the coaches stipend. All funds needed for the program need to be raised by the team itself through sponsors and fundraising.

So the team needs to raise funds for the building of the robot, registration for regionals (two), and any other incursions of expenses (i.e. hotels, practice robot, off-season events, worlds, etc).

We don't lack of funding as a detriment, we see it as an opportunity. It is an opportunity for our students to showcase to our local businesses and organizations on how vital this program is to the growth of our team; it is an opportunity to showcase the talents and skills of our students. FRC 4607 is better off with this arrangement.