The Gears & Buccaneers

Team #2972

About

MISSION STATEMENTAt the Gears & Buccaneers, we foster innovation and collaboration, empowering our members with STEM knowledge and problem-solving skills. Through building robots, we aim to inspire and make a positive impact in our community.

The Gears & Buccaneers robotics team is an FRC team based out of Lafayette, CO! We were founded in 2008 at Dawson School and our rookie year is 2009! Our core values include innovation, communication, integrity, and compassion. We strive to challenge our members to apply these values in our season!

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

OUR LEADERS
This year's captains are Colin M. and Lachlan K.! Colin and Lachlan have headed our Manufacturing Team for the past season as junior leaders. Lachlan was also a Dean's List Semi Finalist!

• Gears & Buccaneers Brandsheet

2022-23 Season: Charged Up

SEASON SUMMARY
The Gears & Buccaneers were Rank 24 at the Utah Regional in March! In April at the Green Country Regional, the Gears and Buccaneers were Rank 9 and 7th Alliance Captain!

LAST YEAR'S SPONSORS
Our sponsors from last year included:
Ball Aerospace
Syniti
Hagerty
Gene Haas Foundation
DPA Dawson School
Sticker Giant
NVIDIA
Goldman FamilyThank You!

SEASON SUMMARY
In the preseason, the Gears & Buccaneers placed Rank 12 at the Kendrick Castillo Memorial Tournament (KCMT) and were Captain of the 8th Alliance. They were Rank 22 and 2nd pick of the 7th Alliance at the Green County Regional. At the Greater Kansas Regional they were Rank 20 and 2nd pick of the 5th Alliance.

LAST YEAR'S SPONSORS
Our sponsors from last year included:
Syniti
Goldman Family
The Rosewood Family
Heinrichs Family
Kistner Family
NVIDIA
LeFevre-King Family
Galdos-Regan Family
McClymont FamilyThank You!

SEASON SUMMARY
In the preseason, the Gears & Buccaneers placed Rank 18 at the Kendrick Castillo Memorial Tournament (KCMT) and were part of the 6th Alliance. At the North Star Regional, they were Rank 42, but nonetheless had a great time and built a solid robot called Sea Bunny!

LAST YEAR'S SPONSORS
Our sponsors from last year included:
Syniti
Azure Ventures
Ball Corporation
Qualcomm
Medtronic
US Engineering
NVIDIA
Gene Haas
Dawson Parent Association (Dawson)
Twin Oaks Farm
Goldman FamilyThank You!

SPONSORS

If you are interested in supporting our team for the upcoming season, you can find our Sponsor Sheet and How to Donate sheets below!If you are a local company (in the Denver Metro Area, Colorado) we would love to meet you in person at you company or at one of our Saturday meetings for lunch! We are happy to answer any questions!Thank you!

• Sponsor Sheet & How to Donate

Contact

We frequently check messages on our Instagram!

ADDRESS
Dawson Robotics
10455 Dawson Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026EMAILS
For mentor access:
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