Bloomington Jefferson and Kennedy High Schools
Bloomington Jefferson and Kennedy High Schools
Team BJORG (#2470) FIRST Robotics
Team BJORG (#2470) FIRST Robotics
The 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition is REEFSCAPE, presented by Haas.
Team BJORG 2470 will compete at:
Minnesota Robotics Invitational (MRI) in Roseville, MN, September 28, 2024, hosted by the FireBears
Blue Twilight Week Zero in Eagan MN, February 15, 2025, hosted by Eagan Robotics 2220
Central Illinois Regional in Peoria, IL
March 19 to March 22, 2025 Week 4
Minnesota Northstar Regional in Minneapolis, MN
April 2 to April 5, 2025 Week 6
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Gangelhoff Center on the Concordia University campus
Free Entry!
Stream online at: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL
Team BJORG 2470 - Captain of Alliance 5 Huge thanks to our Minnesota North Star Regional alliance partners, Edina Robotics 1816 The Green Machine, and Team 3100 The Lightning Turtles of Two Rivers High School.
We Believe in Science!
Senator Amy Klobuchar addressed the scientists, inventors, and engineers of tomorrow at the North Star Regional ceremonies. She met with Team BJORG 2470 student pit reps, and learned about our incredible programs and our amazing team. We are thrilled to represent Minnesota on a global stage.
2025 Team BJORG Drive Team:
Abdullah, Zach, Alec, Josh (coach), and Ray
Join the Flamboyance
If you are interested in joining a Bloomington Robotics team, we have opportunities for all ages!
Students - Fill out the "Bloomington Robotics Interest Form" and check out our Calendars.
Volunteers - contact BJORGBoosters@team2470.org
Signup.com to volunteer for outreach and professional development activities:
Engineering Inspiration Award
Engineering Inspiration Award
Team BJORG 2470 is immensely proud to receive the prestigious Engineering Inspiration Award at the 2025 Minnesota North Star Regional. This award celebrates outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering within a team's school or organization and community.
Team BJORG at North Star Regional Back Row, standing: Paul, Brian, Leif (Strategy & Scouting), Teo (CAD), Noah, Abdullah, Zach, Matthew, Alec (Captain/CS), Josh, Ray (CS), Ronin, Eric, Alayna, Jim, Drew; Middle Left: Ron, Theo, Auryn; Middle Right: Samantha, Ryan; Front, kneeling: Jen, Helena, Ben (Safety), Alina (Build), Kaiden (Captain), Lauren.
Team Captains: Alec and KaidenDrive Team: Alec (Driver 1), Ray (Driver 2), Zach (Human Player, Driver), Abdullah (Technician).
Team Leads: Alina (Build), Alec & Ray (Control Systems), Teo (CAD), Brandon (Business & Outreach), Leif (Strategy & Scouting), Ben Y-K (Safety).
Team Captains: Alec and KaidenDrive Team: Alec (Driver 1), Ray (Driver 2), Zach (Human Player, Driver), Abdullah (Technician).
Team Leads: Alina (Build), Alec & Ray (Control Systems), Teo (CAD), Brandon (Business & Outreach), Leif (Strategy & Scouting), Ben Y-K (Safety).
We need your help!
It takes a lot of 'mingos to transport 25 students, 10 mentors, a 10x10x10 robot pit of tools, and 114-lbs of robot to Houston in just "10" days! Donate on our Zeffy or email sponsors@team2470.org to learn more about corporate sponsorships.
One in a Krillion
This year's robot, "One in a Krillion" is a throwback to Happy Feet's "I am special. I am one in a Krillion."
NEW SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY !
$500+
Logo or name on the website
Corporate branded items distributed at the pit*
$1000+
Logo or branding on Drive team*
Logo at the Pits*
$2500+
Logo or name on the robot*
$5000+
Exclusive media and site visit opportunities with Team BJORG 2470
*Deadlines
Friday, April 11, 2025 @Noon for feature at World Championships.
Monday, May 5, 2025 @Noon for feature at MSHSL State Robotics Competition.
Monday, June 9, 2025 @Noon for feature at Bloomington Summer Fete 2025.
Monday, July 14, 2025 @Noon for feature at the Minnesota State Fair 2025.
Monday, July 28, 2025 @Noon for feature in Back to School communications and events.
For more information
Contact sponsors@team2470.org
Bloomington Robotics Interest Form
Support a Saturday Lunch
Student Attendance
Pay Individual
Lunch
Drivers working on Controls Systems
Human Player at the Coral Station
Team BJORG 2470
2025 Imagery Award
Central Illinois Regional (CIR)
CIR Participants: Back Row: Eric, Soren, Jim, Teo, Zach, Mason, Matthew, Elijah, Josh, Brian; Middle Row: Drew, Alayna, Gavin, Samantha, Ryan, Paul, Ronin, Leif, Noah, Theo, Ray; Front Row: Helena, Nick, Brandon, Alec (Captain), Kaiden (Captain), Alina, Ben, Abdullah
The 2025 robot is named"One in a Krillion"
Flamboyance fans in the stands
New mascot costume
EPA: 36Record: 5-7-0Composite Score: 0.76
Strength of Schedule: 3rd most difficult schedule of competition
Strength of Schedule: 3rd most difficult schedule of competition
2024 Judges' Award
Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Competition
2023 MSHSL State Championship
2nd Place
4th Seed Alliance Captain
5th Place Overall
BJORG - Bloomington Joint Outstanding Robotics Group
2470 - 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, and 0 Excuses
CONGRATULATIONS
SHARON RAUENHORST
Bloomington United Youth Award 2021
FIRST Robotics
Woodie Flowers
Award 2020
CONGRATULATIOnS
CONGRATULATIOnS
Brian Schulte
Brian Schulte
Bloomington United
Youth Award 2020
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