Spare Parts Robotics "SPR" est. 2016 is a community based FIRST FTC team designing, building and programming robots that compete in the FIRST Illinois Robotics Northeast Lake League.  Our team is made up of High School and Jr. High School kids from several different schools in the surrounding area and our focus is on engaging teenagers in developing skills in the STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math).   

As part of our ongoing philosophy each team member will participate in learning and leading new roles (i.e. designing/building, engineering/math concepts, programing/coding, game strategy, team branding/social media, robot drivers, CAD, etc...).  SPR brings a variety of skills and talents together to form a fun team focused on learning, sharing experiences and personal growth.  Several of our alumni have earned FIRST scholarships and are pursuing degrees in engineering, computer science and information technology just to name a few.

Our Theme “RISE to the Challenge” is used to establish our team identity and provide encouragement 

R RESEARCH: Research and set goals to figure out what we need to do and how

I INNOVATE: Used creativity and determination to help teammates

S   STRATEGY: Determine how we can maximize points with strategic planning

E EDUCATE: Teach our new teammates and teammates with new roles