About River City Robotics
We build skills, character, and community through STEM.
River City Robotics is a non-profit robotics club in South Edmonton, Alberta, fielding two FIRST Tech Challenge teams for students in grades 7 to 12. Our students design, build, and program competition robots from the ground up, learning engineering, software, teamwork, and leadership along the way.
We also believe in using what we learn to help others. Beyond the competition, our members put their skills to work for the community, including 3D-printing custom assistive devices in partnership with local organizations that support people with disabilities.
Our teams
Gladius (26089)
Now in their second year (grades 8-10), Gladius had a breakout season: winning the Inspire Award, the top honour in FIRST Tech Challenge, and competing at the FIRST World Championship in Houston as one of only 14 teams from across Canada.
Members: Sam Kraiger (programming), Jack Rehill (design), Walter Hrudey and Tavin Mitchell (build), and Luke Meier (community outreach). Coaches: Kevin Kraiger, Shawn Rehill, and Angela Meier.
Meet Gladius → · FTC Events
The Dapperbots (23695)
Our third-year, student-led team (grades 9-11). The Dapperbots are known for strong engineering and for mentoring newer teams. This season they went undefeated in qualification at Inukshuk, finishing first in the standings and taking the Inspire Award 3rd Place, and they are taking their robot international to the Mexico Premier Event this summer.
Members: Connor, Jack, Calvin, Adam, and Armin.
Meet the Dapperbots → · FTC Events
When we meet
Teams meet Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm starting in September, with a lighter schedule over the summer. We welcome new members from Edmonton and the surrounding area.