Our Journey
From an idea between a few friends to a thriving robotics team, our history is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation.
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Ramp Riot XXV
Competed at Ramp Riot XXV off-season competition and received the Gardener Award, recognizing our dedication to cultivating STEM opportunities and supporting local students in the robotics community.
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Mainline Robotics Summer Camp
Successfully hosted our inaugural 5-day summer camp for grades 4-9, serving students with VEX IQ robotics, 3D printing, Python coding, and team challenges. Generated 300+ service hours from our team members and mentored 20 students.
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FMA Meeting
<br>Met with Frank Farrell, the executive director of FIRST Mid-Atlantic, to discuss our team's goals and initiatives.
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DoD STEM Grant Award
Awarded a DoD STEM Grant for the 2025-26 season, securing resources for our competition registration fees and supporting our inaugural competitive season.
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Community Engagement
Engaged with community members and educators about our program, building strong local support and partnerships for our robotics initiative.
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Sol Siesta Partnership
Partnered with Sol Siesta Apparel for a merchandising deal, enabling us to create branded team merchandise and additional revenue streams.
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Workshop Space Secured
Secured our permanent workshop at 15 Waterloo Avenue, 2nd Floor from Eadeh Enterprises, provided at no cost for our first season. This dedicated space became our home for robot development and team operations.
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Workshop Visits & Event
Visited 316 LUNATECS workshop and attended the Duel on the Delaware REEFSCAPE FRC unofficial event, gaining valuable experience and networking.
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Website Launch & FIRST Meeting
Launched our official team website and met with the Executive Director of FIRST Mid-Atlantic, establishing our presence and connections.
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1640 DAR Workshop Visit
Visited 1640 Downingtown Area Robotics workshop, learning from experienced teams and exploring collaboration opportunities.
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Community Campaign Launch
Launched our community campaign to gather support for equipment, travel, and competition expenses for our inaugural season.
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Student Interest & Social Media
Gathered over 40 interested students and operated a successful social media campaign reaching over 60 students in our community.
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Team Identity & Partnership
Finalized our team name and brand identity, and partnered with 1168 Malvern Robotics, establishing our place in the FRC community.
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Adult Volunteers Onboarded
Successfully onboarded 3 adult volunteers, providing essential mentorship and guidance for our team operations.
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Social Media Launch
Launched our active social media presence @10989blast, connecting with the broader FRC community and promoting our team.
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1712 Dawgma Workshop Visit
Visited 1712 Dawgma's workshop, gaining hands-on experience and learning from veteran team members.
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FIRST Registration
Officially registered Team 10989 with the FIRST organization, marking our formal entry into the FIRST Robotics Competition.
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Workspace Partnership
Discussed securing a dedicated workspace in Berwyn with Eadeh Enterprises, establishing our home base for robot development.
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Mentorship from 1712 Dawgma
Received valuable mentorship from FRC Team 1712 Dawgma, gaining insights from experienced competitors and building lasting connections.
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Comcast Commitment
Received a significant commitment from Comcast, our first major sponsorship that provided crucial resources for our team's launch.
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The Spark
A group of passionate individuals in Berwyn, PA identified the need for a community-based FIRST Robotics team, setting our journey in motion.
