This is ATAA
ATAA Mission & Vision
Mission Statement: Growing Alberta’s innovators of tomorrow through our competitive FIRST Robotics teams and giving back to our community by supporting expansion and sustainability of FIRST Robotics in Calgary and Alberta.
Vision: ATAA is on a mission to build a STEM community, forging a network of relationships between students, mentors, volunteers, sponsors, and all Calgary teams. We envision a future where Calgary, Alberta is recognized for STEM and robotics, weaving capability, teamwork, and innovation into the fabric of our inclusive community.
ATAA Goals:
Our goal is to be known for high performing teams that consistently qualify for finals at the competitions we attend while always striving to qualify for World Championships.
With the knowledge, experience and fundraising that we gain from these competitions, we will expand the reach of STEM by helping others start, run, and manage their FIRST Robotics teams.
FORGE 4421 - FRC
At FORGE Robotics, FRC Team 4421, our students are driven by the core values of FIRST — innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to learning. Both on and off the field, we strive to grow as individuals and as a team, empowering each other to think creatively, act with integrity, and lead with purpose.
FORGE Robotics provides students with the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in meaningful, hands-on ways throughout the year. Our team is made up of dedicated, skilled, and passionate members who push themselves and one another to continually improve. We believe that true innovation comes from a mindset of resilience — one that embraces challenges, learns from failure, and is always ready to try again.
Over the past few seasons, our hard work has paid off. In 2022 we were on the Winning Alliance at Canadian Pacific Regional and qualified for World Championships. In 2023, we ranked within the top 22% of FRC teams globally. By 2024, we climbed into the top 10% worldwide. That same year, we also rose from the top 22% of Canadian teams to an impressive 11%, marking a significant leap in our national performance. In 2025 we again qualified for World Championships through the new Regional Advancement System that rewarded our event performance and awards
FTC Teams
In 2019, the Alberta Tech Alliance Association (ATAA) launched its first-ever FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, designed to engage students in grades 7 to 12. FTC offers a hands-on robotics experience using smaller robots on a 12-by-12-foot playing field, creating an accessible and exciting introduction to competitive robotics. The program is stand alone or can serve as a stepping stone to FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), allowing younger students to build foundational STEM and teamwork skills. Today, our FTC program includes four dynamic teams: HyperDroid #10015, Crazy Artificial Intelligence #16596, Uncivilized Mecha Monkeys #23468, and Tech Titans #23684. Our FTC teams have earned numerous awards and have qualified for World Championships multiple times.
FLL Teams
The Alberta Tech Alliance Association (ATAA) also supports three FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams for elementary school students: Fire Breathing Rubber Duckies #13487, BOB Bots #58560, and The Creators #62273. FLL is the most accessible of the FIRST robotics programs, using LEGO Spike Prime robot kits on a tabletop field to introduce young students to the fundamentals of engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fun and approachable way.
In the 2024 season, our FLL teams achieved outstanding success — earning awards such as the Core Values Award, Coach of the Year, and the Southern Alberta Inspire Award. Their hard work and creativity also earned them spots at both the Southern Alberta Championships and the Alberta Provincial Championships, showcasing the strength of our youngest innovators.