Mech Tech Dragons: FRC 422

Mech Tech Dragons: FRC 422 Afton Chemical Corporation, a company that creates lubricant and fuel additives, has sponsored our team for 10 years.

Sponsored by: Afton/Newmarket Foundation, Showbest, DuPont, Gene Haas, Evergreen, Beacon Forensics, Intuitive, Ivy Group, Sentinel Robotics and Standard Roofing Founded in 1999 for the 2000 FIRST Robotics Competition Season, the Mech Tech Dragons have won over a dozen awards at the regional and off-season levels of the FIRST Robotics Competition. In FRC, students work collaboratively with mentors

from engineering, technology, and business fields to construct a robot for annual competitions, and sustain the team like a small business. MeadWestvaco Corporation, a global packaging company and member of the Fortune 500, has sponsored our team for 3 years. The Motorola Solutions Foundation, a telecommunications company, has sponsored out team for 1 year. Dupont Chemical, an engineering company, has sponsored our team for 11 years. The Mech Tech Dragons meet every Monday in the physics hall from 3:30 to 5, and in the build center at various hours during build season. Please visit the sites of our generous sponsors:
Afton Chemical - http://www.aftonchemical.com/
MeadWestvaco - http://www.meadwestvaco.com/
Motorola Solutions Foundation - http://www.motorolasolutions.com/


"Burning Ambition, Stoked by Tradition"

Curious to learn how matches are won at the highest level?Join Team 422 tomorrow for our fourth workshop in the Soaring ...
08/18/2026

Curious to learn how matches are won at the highest level?

Join Team 422 tomorrow for our fourth workshop in the Soaring through Strategy Series: Elite Ex*****on! We will break down real competitive match scenarios and analyze what went behind award-winning performance. From alliance coordination to in-match adaptations and high-pressure decision-making, we’ll explore what separates good performances from great ones!

Meeting link, RSVP form, and feedback form are all on the flyer. See you at 7:30 pm Eastern Time tomorrow! 💚🐉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Match Mastery workshop! We loved diving into the behind-the-scenes process o...
08/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Match Mastery workshop! We loved diving into the behind-the-scenes process of match preparation, alliance analysis, and role assignment, then bringing it all to life through real match footage!

We hope you learned something new, and we can’t wait to see you at tomorrow’s workshop. Stay tuned for more information!

Join us for our third Soaring Through Strategy workshop this Wednesday at 7:30 PM Eastern Time! We’ll be diving into mat...
08/11/2026

Join us for our third Soaring Through Strategy workshop this Wednesday at 7:30 PM Eastern Time!

We’ll be diving into match strategy and breaking down how teams plan, adapt, and make strategic decisions on the field. And of course, expect a fun Kahoot!

- 7:30–9:00 PM EST
- Use the meeting link + RSVP form linked on the flyer to join!

If you’re able to, please take a moment to fill out our feedback form from the last two workshops!!

See you there! 💚🐉

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our second workshop! We loved seeing so many of you there and diving into...
08/10/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our second workshop! We loved seeing so many of you there and diving into the behind-the-scenes of alliance selection, from scouting data to building picklists and alliances!

We’re super excited to see everyone again this Wednesday for Workshop 3: Match Mindset!
We’ll be talking all things match strategy and how to turn your data into effective decisions on the field!

See you Wednesday!

FRC Team 422 had an amazing time hosting our annual FIRST LEGO League Bootcamp today! 💚🐉🤖Students explored programming, ...
08/09/2026

FRC Team 422 had an amazing time hosting our annual FIRST LEGO League Bootcamp today! 💚🐉🤖

Students explored programming, innovation, problem solving, and teamwork while getting ready for the upcoming FLL season. A huge thank you to all the students, parents, and coaches who joined us! We loved sharing our passion for FIRST with the next generation! 💚

T–2 days until FLL Bootcamp! There’s still time to sign up for our FLL Bootcamp!Whether you’re an elementary or middle s...
08/06/2026

T–2 days until FLL Bootcamp! There’s still time to sign up for our FLL Bootcamp!

Whether you’re an elementary or middle school student, we’d love to have you join us. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Parents and coaches, be sure to join us for our Parents & Coaches Meeting, which will be running at the same time.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help! 💚🐉

Join us for our second workshop in the Soaring through Strategy series “Selection Science,” where we’ll dive into the de...
08/04/2026

Join us for our second workshop in the Soaring through Strategy series “Selection Science,” where we’ll dive into the depths of alliance selection how to turn scouting data into strong playoff decisions!

Important Schedule Update: This week’s Soaring Through Strategy workshop will be held 7:30–9:00 PM Eastern Time (instead of 6:30 PM Eastern like last week)!

Please RSVP using the link on the flyer and remember to join with your name and team number. If you haven’t already, fill out the feedback form linked on the flyer!

We can’t wait to see you all on Wednesday at 7:30 PM Eastern Time! 💚🐉

We had a fantastic time seeing so many teams at our first workshop of the Soaring through Strategy series: Scouting Setu...
08/04/2026

We had a fantastic time seeing so many teams at our first workshop of the Soaring through Strategy series: Scouting Setup!
We shared insights into our scouting app, discussed scouting best practices, and even included a fun Kahoot trivia game!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we hope to see you this Wednesday for our next workshop “Selection Science” that will cover the depths of alliance selection!! 💚🐉

Our Scouting & Strategy Workshops start tomorrow! Whether you’re new to scouting or looking to sharpen your strategy ski...
07/28/2026

Our Scouting & Strategy Workshops start tomorrow!

Whether you’re new to scouting or looking to sharpen your strategy skills, everyone is welcome! No experience needed!

Attached you’ll find the RSVP link and meeting link for tomorrow’s session. Please join the meeting using your name and team number (you won’t be able to change your name once you’ve entered the meeting, so make sure it’s correct before joining).

We are super excited and can’t wait to see you there! Reach out with questions!

Attention FLL Parents & Coaches! While your students attend our FLL Bootcamp, join Team 422 for a special informational ...
07/27/2026

Attention FLL Parents & Coaches!

While your students attend our FLL Bootcamp, join Team 422 for a special informational meeting designed to help you start the season with confidence. Learn about coaching strategies, available resources, and ways to support your team throughout the year. 🐉💚

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