FIRST Robotics Competition · Team 1329
We are The ViPrs
A student-run robotics team from St. Louis, Missouri, building robots, skills, and a small business along the way.
Who we are
Introducing The ViPrs
The ViPrs are a FIRST Robotics Competition team based in St. Louis, Missouri. Our team is student-run by 7th–12th graders from Priory, Visitation Academy, and Whitfield. As a business-oriented team, we strive not only to excel in competition, but to teach students about engineering, technology, and creativity.
Student-run
Students in grades 7–12 from Priory, Visitation Academy, and Whitfield lead the team, from design and build to strategy.
Run like a business
We operate as a small business, and every student takes part in fundraising, marketing, and planning.
More than competition
We compete to win, but our real goal is teaching engineering, technology, and creativity to every member.
Our record
Awards & Achievements
Highlights from our seasons in the FIRST Robotics Competition.
2025
St. Louis Regional
Winner
- 2015
Excellence in Engineering Award
- 2013
Innovation in Control Award
- 2010
FIRST Robotics Competition Finalist
- 2019
Innovation in Control Award
What drives us
Our Mission
“Our mission is to cultivate interest, understanding, and skill in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and business. We seek to encourage the creativity of thought, perseverance in the face of obstacles, and cooperation and compromise as individuals who are part of a team. We seek to develop life skills in students through team membership, critical thinking, and unique experiences. We operate as a small business and encourage full participation of all students in every aspect of the team.”
Get involved
Whether you want to join the team or support us as a sponsor, we'd love to hear from you.