Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime via email at business@tigerdynasty.org.
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Tiger Dynasty is the FIRST Robotics Competition team from Fishers High School. Tiger Dynasty is a student -led team, providing student leadership, hands-on skills training, and a team atmosphere for students in grades 9-12 in the Hamilton Southeastern school district.
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To become a member, attend one of two callout meetings in August of every school year (dates and locations posted on flyers in the FHS hallways), come to a regular practice (MWF, 4-7 PM Room C101), or email our school sponsors for more information (Amy Stone, astone@hse.k12.in.us and Kyle Heaton, kheaton@hse.k12.in.us.
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While robotics, particularly build season from January - March, requires an extensive time commitment, school sponsors and mentors will work with student’s schedules to accomodate other school activities. The team has students who participate in volleyball, hockey, baseball, track, etc. Please communicate any needs with our school sponsors, Amy Stone or Kyle Heaton.
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Student dues for each academic year are $350.00 per student. This can be paid in cash, check, or here on our website. If you have questions, please email business@tigerdynasty.org.
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Our school sponsors are two of our current mentors; Amy Stone (astone@hse.k12.in.us) and Kyle Heaton (kheaton@hse.k12.in.us). The team is also supported by a team of community technical professionals who act as mentors for the team.
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Tiger Dynasty meets in the off season (August - December) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4-7 PM. During build and competition season (January - May) the team meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4-7 PM and on Saturdays from 8 AM - 4 PM.
The team meets at Fishers High School in rooms C101 and C102. -
5010 is Tiger Dynasty’s team number for FIRST Robotics Competition. Each individual team is designated by a name and team number.
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No.
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No - Since FRC is at it’s core an academic competition, our main focus is teaching students about robotics. Our individual subteams (Business, CAD, Assembly, Fabrication, and Programming) will teach students everything they need to know to participate in FRC. Tiger Dynasty spends the first half of the academic year in training prior to the build season beginning in January.
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No. We accept students from Hamilton Southeastern High School as well. Please reach out to school sponsors or business@tigerdynasty.org for more information.