In response to the Bomb Cyclone weather event that impacted much of western Washington on Wednesday, November 20th, we are currently gathering information about FTC League event venues that may be struggling to regain electricity.
This situation could impact whether certain league events in western Washington can proceed as scheduled for the weekend of November 23rd and 24th.
We aim to inform participating teams as soon as possible regarding the status of their league events. You can track your event status via the report below.
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PLEASE NOTE: Events outside western Washington or the Bomb Cyclone-affected region should be assumed to proceed as scheduled unless otherwise notified.
The safety of our teams and volunteers is our top priority at FIRST Washington. Given the geographic diversity of our region and the variability of weather conditions, we trust our event hosts to make informed decisions about whether to proceed with an event, in alignment with their school district’s policies.
Coaches are encouraged to assess weather conditions in their area, prioritize the safety of their participants, and follow their school district’s policies (if applicable) when deciding whether to attend a scheduled event.
Please note that we cannot guarantee a make-up event if an event is cancelled due to inclement weather. Additionally, if a team chooses not to attend their scheduled event, no alternative event will be offered.
Here is what we have done to make communication as easy as possible:
- We have added an Inclement Weather report so you can quickly check the status of your event.
- FIRST Washington will email all assigned teams about any event changes as soon as we are made aware.
- FIRST Washington will also email all assigned volunteers about any event changes as soon as we are made aware.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we navigate these weather challenges. Thank you for prioritizing safety and making it a top priority for all participants, volunteers, and staff.