FRC REBUILT Blog: Volume 5

Make sure you are ready to preference next week! 

Be Event Ready Before Preferencing Opens 

At the beginning of every season, coaches need to log into their FIRST dashboard to update consent forms and acknowledgements. Make sure you do this early so you don’t get held up when the FIRST Preferencing Window opens later this month. 

To be event ready, both Lead Mentor 1 and 2 must: 

• Sign consent and acknowledgement forms on their dashboard 

• Be current with their Youth Protection Screening (YPP) 

You will not be able to preference if both Lead 1 and 2 are not current with these requirements. Don’t wait until the last minute—when everyone submits screenings at once, the process takes longer! 

📖 For full details, check out the FRC Event Preference Guide. 

Don’t miss your chance—make sure your team is event ready before September 26 so you can take advantage of the first preferencing window! 

FRC Coaches Chat

FRC Coaches Chat 

📅 Tuesday, September 30 @ 7:00 pm 

At least one adult per team should attend. Topics include: 

• How to preference for events (and when/how you’ll know your placement) 

• Important season dates and deadlines 

To attend this meeting click here —please forward to any adult who should attend. 

Register with FIRST Washington 

Please register with FIRST Washington by September 26. This ensures: 

• We know your team plans to participate this season (otherwise we may not have confirmation until after preferencing closes). 

• We have the correct contact information for invoicing. 

• You gain access to FIRST Washington Grants (most funding goes to Washington teams, but some Oregon teams have received funding in past years as well). 

 FIRST Washington Registration Form 

Important Dates