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About Us

 

Founded in 2016, The Globetrotters is a FIRST robotics team based in Zeeland Michigan. The team is comprised of High School students from iCademy Global Virtual and homeschool students from the West Michigan area. We operate under the guidance and instruction of local industry professionals, teachers, and parents.

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​Globetrotters are dedicated to fostering a   passion for STEM amongst our students, while developing life-changing capabilities including self-confidence, collaboration, resilience, and innovation - equipping them to be future leaders in the fields of STEM. Team 5927 strives to embody the FIRST philosophies of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition.

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5927 is in its tenth year of competition. Since 2018, the Globetrotters have acquired 4 district banners. Here is a quick breakdown of competition history:


2025:
-9th at St. Joe and the Captain of Alliance 6
-15th at GVSU and 2nd pick of Alliance 4
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2024:
-15th at St. Joe and the First pick of Alliance 7
-16th at West Michigan and the Second pick of Alliance 7
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2023:
- 11th at St. Joe and the Captain of Alliance 6
- 13th at West Michigan and the Captain of Alliance 8
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2022:
- 29th at St. Joe district event.
- 9th at West Michigan as the second pick of the fourth alliance.
 
2021:
- Competed in a series of virtual competitions.
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2020:
- Season cancelled
- 1st at St. Joe and 1st pick of the second Alliance
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2019:
- District win at St. Joe and 1st pick of the first Alliance
- District win at West Michigan and the Captain of the 3rd Alliance
- 15th on field at Michigan state championship
- Archimedes Division at Worlds.
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2018:
- District win at West Michigan and 2nd pick of Alliance 2
- 2nd place at St. Joe district and 2nd pick of Alliance 2
- 20th on field at Michigan state championship
 

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