BUILD 2.0

Now that the spring competition season is over, Team 980 will run our annual Build 2.0 program during June and July.
This is an opportunity for Team 980 students to design and implement revisions to our 2025 competition robot to be ready for the fall off-season competitions.
It is also a great opportunity for new students to experience what its like to be on an FRC team.
EVERYONE* is invited - no experience necessary!
You'll learn hands on from veteran team members and Team 980 mentors.
Come join us!

(*open to all BUSD rising 8th - 12th grade students. Younger students, please attend with a parent or responsible adult.)

Who is Team 980?

FIRST Robotics Competition Team 980 ThunderBots is a 501(c)(3) public charity and competitive robotics team with the mission of inspiring young people to become science, technology, and business leaders.

Dedicated mentors and sponsors work with high school aged students from Burbank Unified School District and other neighboring schools on a robotics challenge set by the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) organization in which we compete. Team 980 is also the perfect environment to develop important non-technical skills in logistics, marketing, graphic design, communications, finance and business practices. Ultimately, we encourage growth in creativity, problem-solving, strategy, leadership, initiative and teamwork.

Partnering with the BUSD NAF Academies, Team 980 is located in the STEAM lab at Burbank High School, welcoming students from both Burbank high schools as well as 8th graders from the middle schools. We provide real world experience in programming, electronics, machining, construction, mechanical design, business practices, and outreach.  Any students with the passion to learn, a drive to create, and a competitive spirit are welcome to join.