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FTC DECODE Blog: Volume 2

by | Aug 12, 2025 | FTC, Newsletter

FTC Kickoff is around the corner, register now! 

FTC Kickoff Registration is now open! 

Yes, it is that time already.  Time to prepare for FTC Kickoff!!  Once again, we have 5 kickoff locations though there have been some changes in venues for specific areas.  Here is the high level kickoff info: 

Auburn High School

711 E Main St. Auburn, WA 98002 

  • 8:30 am: Doors open 
  • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow 
  • 12:30 pm: Event ends 

  

BrickCon 2025!

Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th St. Bellevue, WA 98004 

  • 8:30 am: Doors open 
  • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow 
  • 12:00 pm: Event ends 

  

Kennewick High School

560 W Sixth Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336 *new location* 

  • 8:30 am: Doors open 
  • 8:30-9:00 am: Ice Breaker/Games to get to know the teams 
  • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and brainstorming sessions 

  

Saint Martin’s University

5000 Abbey Way SE Lacey, WA 98503 *new location* 

  • 8:30 am: Doors open 
  • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and brainstorming sessions to follow 
  • 12:00 pm: Event ends 

  

Ridgeline High School

20150 E. Country Vista Dr. Liberty Lake, WA 98019 

  • 8:30 am: Doors open 
  • 9:00 am: Game reveal 
  • 10:00 am: Field reveal, rules Q&A 
  • 10:30 am: Workshops 
  • 12:00 pm: Event ends 

 

Click here to register for a kickoff.  We are looking forward to another great season!  

FIRST Washington Registration is open!

FIRST Washington registration is now open.  Please take a moment to register if your team plans to participate this year.

This form also gives you access to the FIRST Washington Registration grants that are used to lower your registration.

Registration form link:  https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/aa05160be9cb49ec94f3b61b272443a1

Booster Policy Update

We have revised our Booster policy as of June 30, 2025 and it will be effective as of July, 1, 2025.

 Please review and sign off on the current booster policy here: CLICK HERE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT

 *Please also note that effective July 1,2025 the link to our team donation page has been updated:

 https://www.aplos.com/aws/give/WAFIRSTBoosters/TeamDonationForm

 Going forward please share this link with anyone who wants to donate directly to your team!

 Please feel free to reach out to us at accounting@firstwa.org with any questions!

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