We are Alberta Tech Alliance Association
A non-profit based in Calgary, Alberta that supports STEM education through FIRST robotics programs
About
The Alberta Tech Alliance Association is a Calgary-based organization that provides STEM opportunities for youth through participation in FIRST Robotics programs. Starting with only one FRC team in 2014, we expanded in 2018 by incorporating a second FRC team to assist in spreading STEM opportunities. In the 2021-2022 season, we forged the two teams to form team FORGE 4421. With 4 FIRST Tech Challenge Teams and 3 FIRST Lego League Teams, we support the largest number of students participating in FIRST Robotics programs in Western Canada.
How to support ATAA
Our youth robotics programs are entirely volunteer operated. We need help with costs and here are a few ways you can support us.
- Corporate Sponsorship - reach out to info@ataarobotics.ca and we will work with you to promote your organization while you support ours.
- Personal Donation - we always accept e-transfered funds directly to payment@ataarobotics.ca
FRC
Students on our FIRST Robotics Team 4421, Forge Robotics, strive to actively improve themselves and others by embodying the FIRST Robotics ideals and values, both in and out of competition. Our team gives students the opportunity to pursue multifaceted and thorough interests in science, technology, engineering, and math all year round. With a team composed of determined, committed and skilled members, every member works to promote personal and general improvement within their team and others. They strongly believe that competition and a consistent "try-again" attitude is what ultimately leads to innovation and further understanding.
Over the past few seasons, our team has achieved remarkable success. In the 2023 season, we ranked among the top 22% of teams worldwide, and by 2024, we advanced to the top 10%. Furthermore, in 2024 we went from being amongst the top 22% of teams in Canada to being part of the top 11%.
FTC
In 2019, the Alberta Tech Alliance Association created its first FIRST Tech Challenge Teams for younger students in grades 7 to 9. Played on a 12 by 12ft field with smaller robots, the FIRST Tech Challenge focuses on providing robotics opportunities for younger students than those in the FIRST Robotics Competition program. Currently, our FTC teams are HyperDroid #10015, Crazy Artificial Intelligence #16596, Uncivilized Mecha Monkeys #23468 and Tech Titans #23684.
FLL
The Alberta Tech Alliance Association also operates 3 FIRST Lego League teams for younger students in elementary school. The teams are Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies #13487, BOB Bots #58560 and The Creators #62273. Played using LEGO Spike Prime robot kits on a table-top playing field, FLL is the most accessable of the FIRST robotics programs.
In the 2024 season, our FLL teams received many awards such as the Core Values Award, Coach of the Year and the Southern Alberta Inspire Award.
They also made it the Southern Alberta Championships and the Alberta Provincial Championships.
Sponsors
ATAA is grateful for the support of our many amazing sponsors. We would not be where we are today without their generous support.
Contact
If you have any questions for us or are interested in sponsoring us, feel free to contact us.
Thank you for showing interest in our FIRST Robotics program which includes FLL, FTC, and FRC divisions. To be put on a waiting list for future seasons, please complete this form. You will be contacted when space becomes available for registration for next year's season.