FRC Instigators 1596
We are a school-sponsored FIRST robotics team that is in it's 21st year of competition.
There is something for everyone! It's more than just robots! Tap into mathematics, physics, electrical and mechanical engineering, computer programming, business, marketing, finance, social media, fundraising, outreach, fabricating and manufacturing.
Team members do a variety of tasks from business plans, art work, planning outreach activities, scouting and cheering for the team, learning 3D printing, and getting their hands dirty from handling wiring, wood, and metal. Be a part of the hardest fun you'll ever have.
Need more information?
Contact Jeanne Shibley at
jshibley@eupschools.org
or call/text 906-630-1707
Learning about robotics...
Meetings/Work Sessions are
Monday-Thursday from 6-8 pm and
Saturday from 10 am-4 pm (bring a lunch)
in the Robotics Lab
New members welcome!
2025-26 Season
The Instigators at Rainbow Rumble 2025
The Instigators robot interacts with kids at Fair Play 2025
Team member Cullen learns how to redesign the drive station with mentor Derek.
Team member Landin works with mentor Kayla to learn programming with Raspberry Pi.
Team members Ivy, Hannah and Pierce learn how to build a robot with mentor Derek.
Team member Preston works on placing hydraulic elements onto the practice robot.
The Instigators build one of two new work-benches.
New team members assist with building a new work-bench.
Graphic designers and programmers work at the computer stations.
Mentor Nate helps Kullen work through strategy on designing a new driver's station.
Mentors Derek and Kayla work with CAD and coding programmers.
Piper and Jacob work under the supervision of mentor Rusty to build a new battery cart.
A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors:
- BOEING - Platinum Sponsor! Thank you Mikayla!
- GM - Platinum Sponsor! for paying our team fee!
- U.P. State Credit Union - Bronze Sponsor
- Smith & Company Realtors - Bronze Sponsor
- Central Savings Bank - Platinum Sponsor!
- Parker ACE Hardware - Silver Sponsor
- Soo Co-op Credit Union - Silver Sponsor
Help the Instigators succeed in their building goals and participate in robotics events by becoming a sponsor!
Donations can be sent to the team at:
Robotics Team #1596
Sault Area High School & Career Center
904 Marquette Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Make checks payable to: Sault Area Public Schools
Note in memo: Robotics Team 1596
District Competitions 2026
- WEEK 2 - March 12-14 | Midland
- WEEK 4 - March 26-28 | LSSU
Events:
- Kick-off: Saturday, January 10, 2026 at LSSU
- Week 2: Midland, March 12-14, 2026
- Week 4: LSSU, March 26-28, 2026
Team Expectations
Click on the link below to download the Team Expectations handbook. Please read thoroughly and return the signature page.
- Team Expectations: This is the student's contract with the Team and parent/student signature form
Submit your forms to Mrs. Shibley in the CTE office or via e-mail to jshibley@eupschools.org