Team 612 Expands Marketing Efforts with Custom Merchandise

Overview: Team 612's marketing subteam with new merchandise to increase team spirit and community engagement

CHANTILLY, VA, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2025. Team 612’s marketing subteam is introducing a fresh lineup of custom merchandise and promotional items to enhance team branding and outreach. These new products aim to increase visibility, foster team spirit, and engage with the broader robotics community.

The team is launching a variety of creative designs, including bumper stickers, pins, keychains, and even temporary tattoo designs—all customized with Team 612’s logo and branding. Each item reflects the team’s identity and serves as a way to promote the culture and values of Chantilly Robotics.

To produce these unique items, the marketing team is utilizing a badge-making machine for the pins and a 3D printer to craft custom keychains. "It’s exciting to create these one-of-a-kind designs," said Ananya Prasath, a marketing team member. "We want to give people something memorable to take home and show their support for Team 612."

By expanding its merchandise offerings, Team 612 continues to innovate in how it connects with supporters, sponsors, and fellow robotics teams. These items will be distributed at competitions and outreach events, ensuring that Chantilly Robotics’ presence is felt both on and off the field.

About Chantilly Robotics 

Chantilly Robotics (FRC team 612) brightens the future for leaders and student technologists  within our team, school, and community through fun and engaging methods of learning and  teaching while shining a light on the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering,  math).  

Founded in 2001 with eight student members as an engineering class project, Chantilly  Robotics is one of the largest extracurricular organizations at Chantilly High School with over  100 registered members each year. Team 612 competes at FIRST Robotics Competitions in the  Chesapeake District. Outside of competition Team 612 supports multiple FIRST Lego League  Teams and elementary school STEM activities in the Chantilly High School Pyramid, spreading  love for STEM as well as FIRST values through community outreach.  

For more information, visit https://www.frc612.org or email chantilly.612@gmail.com. The  Chantilly Governor’s STEM Academy, located at Chantilly High School, sponsors Team 612.  Chantilly Academy inspires and empowers a diverse body of learners to explore career  pathways employing current industry trends taught by dedicated professionals.

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