We are FRC Team 3683 – Team DAVE, the FIRST Robotics Team at St. David CSS in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
In the 2026 season, REBUILT, DAVE competed at the Canadian Pacific Regional, University of Waterloo District Event, Niagara College District Event, and the Ontario District Championship, winning our first Regional in 10 years.
DAVE knows that most people have never built a robot before, so we welcome students from grades 8-12 with all levels of experience with open arms. Students are encouraged to explore all aspects of the team.
Build: This subteam is in charge of the mechanical and electrical sides of manufacturing each year’s robot and learn how to use tools such as the 3D machine, CNC Mill and CNC Lathe.
Software: This subteam codes the robot, creating the programming so that the robot can move and complete any necessary actions during matches.
Business: This subteam handles various tasks such as planning events, creating awards submissions, managing social media, and contacting sponsors.
Strategy: This subteam utilizes qualitative and quantitative scouting to create match strategy through data analysis, deciding how the robot will play during events.