MI Robotics is happy to host the Students of FIRST Washington contingent of the Seattle Pride Parade 2026! Detailed marching information to come in June. Sign-up via this form or use the QR code below. Please reach out to Alida at alida.m.mendes@gmail.com with any questions. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s coaches chat. I think we had some great discussions!
While we did record our presentation, we did not record the feedback session.
You can find the slide deck and recording here: https://firstwa.org/webinars/
PNW FRC Coaches and Mentors,
You and the mentors on your team are invited to attend the PNW FRC Mentor Social & Potluck on Saturday, August 15, beginning at 1:00 PM at the FIRSTWA Fieldhouse in Kent (22426 72nd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032).
During the build season, it’s easy for teams and mentors to become somewhat siloed, and competitions don’t always provide the best opportunity to make meaningful connections. My hope is that this gathering will offer a relaxed environment for mentors and coaches to connect with others who share a passion for FIRST Robotics.
If you plan to attend, please sign up using this Google form.
For the potluck, please consider bringing an item based on the first letter of your last name:
Don’t hesitate to attend even if you’re unable to bring something.
Please share this invitation with the mentors on your FRC team. Water and soda will be provided, and attendees are welcome to bring their preferred alcoholic beverages as well. A few large ice coolers will be available. Because alcohol will be present, this event is limited to mentors and coaches who are 21 years of age or older.
There is interest in reviving the mentor roundtables that were last held in 2019. We will take a few minutes during the social to discuss ideas and begin planning for future mentor roundtable events.
If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to reach out to me.
Regards,
Darren Collins
FRC 2046
Cell: 206-854-0630
Howdy teams from your northern western neighbours in Canada!
With the 2026 season now mostly being all wrapped up, I’d like to delay the wrap up of the season just a bit more to invite ya’ll to come out to our KDays off-season event, in Edmonton, Alberta from July 17th to the 19th!
A Quick summary of the event
KDays is a 10 day long festival in Edmonton Alberta. With live music, many amusement rides, and some very interesting snack selections, it’s a fun time for all who attend!
Our off-season event happens on the grounds for the public to bear witness to our metal masterpieces! With a full field provided by FIRST Canada we’re expecting to show all who come out a good time!
Alongside our 2 day FRC event, we will be running an FLL event as well! So it’ll be back to back robotics action!
Robot registration – Now open!
Registration is open now. $750 per team. If you’re a larger organization wanting to bring out multiple robots, additional robots will be $250. Mentorbot, or rookie bot, we’ll be happy to have ya! If we hit 16 registered orgs an event limited shirt will be made to commemorate the occasion!
Registration can be found here:
FIRST Robotics Competition – FIRST Alberta @ KDays
Volunteers – Always needed
Volunteers are always needed so if you know anyone that would be interested, please have them email me with a position they would like to fill!
If you have any questions, my inbox is always open (and yes, regional directors dream of answering emails)
Hope to see ya’ll there!
Aaron Williams
FIRST Robotics Competition Program Director (in-training)
FIRST Robotics Competition Team 3560 Alum
On this coaches chat, we plan to:
While we will be recording our presentation, we will not be recording the feedback session so make sure to attend if you would like to be part of the feedback session!
Click here to attend the meeting.
I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate all teams on a phenomenal season! This was a fun game to watch and also (in my opinion) a hard challenge for teams.
Additionally, I would like to wish all of the teams luck that are competing in one of the many Premier events coming up in the off season. Have a great time and make sure to talk with the teams around you so you can learn what FTC is like in other areas!
It takes a village to inspire the next generation of STEM Leaders and innovators, and I’m glad you are all part of my village!
On this coaches chat, we plan to:
While we will be recording our presentation, we will not be recording the feedback session so make sure to attend if you would like to be part of the feedback session!
Click here to attend the meeting.