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FRC Reefscape Blog: Volume 6

by | Oct 1, 2024 | FRC

Event Preferencing Closes at 9:00am on Thursday!  

Remember that to register, your Lead and Alternate coach need to have signed their consent/acknowledgement forms and be current on their youth protection screening. 

You can find detailed information on preferencing below. 

Remember, if you preferenced for an event other than your home event, there is a good chance you will start out on the wait list when event assignments are posted.  I will be working with FIRST HQ throughout the day on Friday and Monday to move teams off of the wait list.  Your team will receive an email from me no later than Tuesday, October 8 letting your know your options if we are unable to move your team off the waitlist into the event you selected.  Please do not email me before Tuesday afternoon if you end up on a waitlist.  I will not respond to your email because I will be too busy getting everyone moved into their events!  

Preferencing

OnShape with Kevin this Fall

Kevin is doing his onshape workships a little differently this season.  Instead of having live workshops, he has pre-recorded a series to allow people to move at their own pace.

If you have students who would like to learn CAD for FRC, here is a playlist of a series of videos for learning how to use OnShape.

*This is a series of videos. After clicking the link below, you’ll be able to access the list of videos on the YouTube playlist. 

OnShape Playlist

Important Dates

  • Open now!  Boeing Grant open (ask your Boeing Mentor to apply)
  • September 26:  Kit and Kickoff registration opens
  • September 26 – Oct 3:  First FRC preferencing window
  • September 27:  Deadline to fill out PNW FRC registration to be considered for a grant
  • October 4:  Boeing grant closes
  • October 5 – 6:  Bordie Blast Hosted by 2412
  • October 5:  Oregon Girls Gen Hosted by 1425
  • October 6:  FIRST Chance Hosted by1425
  • October 12 – 13:  WA Girls Gen Hosted by 2046
  • October 17:  FRC Coaches Chat
  • October 19:  Storm Surge hosted by 2811 & 9567
  • October 17 – 24:  Second FRC preferencing window
  • October 31:  Additional In District Registration opens
  • November 12:  FRC Registration (Event & Kickoff) closes
  • November 21:  FRC Coaches Chat
  • November 22:  FRC Invoices sent to designated contact
  • December 6:  FRC Invoices secured
  • December 14:  Bunnybots Oregon & Washington
  • December 19:  FRC Coaches Chat
  • January 4:  FRC Kickoff!! (Remember, FIRST Washington registration must be secured to pick up your kit!)

FRC Reefscape Blog: Volume 5

by | Sep 25, 2024 | FRC

Coaches Chat Recording is Posted

If you missed the coaches chat on September 19, you can view the slides and recording on our Workshops and Webinars page. Select the “Coaches Chat” tab to get up to date! 

Click Here

Event Preferencing Opens Tomorrow

Remember that to register, your LEAD and ALTERNATE coach need to have signed their consent/acknowledgement forms in their FIRST dasboard and be current on their youth protection screening. 

You can find detailed information on preferencing here: 

Preference Info

OnShape with Kevin this Fall

Kevin is doing his onshape workships a little differently this season.  Instead of having live workshops, he has pre-recorded a series to allow people to move at their own pace.

If you have students who would like to learn CAD for FRC, here is a playlist of a series of videos for learning how to use OnShape.

*This is a series of videos. After clicking the link below, you’ll be able to access the list of videos on the YouTube playlist. 

OnShape Playlist

Important Dates

FTC Into the Deep Blog: Volume 7

by | Sep 25, 2024 | FTC

Get your team registered with FIRST and FIRST Washington ASAP! 

We will make league assignments the end of September based on team registration this Friday, September 27.  If you want to be in a league that is convenient for you or make sure your teams are all competing in the same league, register now!

Register Here

FTC Coaches Chat recording is Posted

If you missed the coaches chat September 17, you can view the slides and recording on our Workshops and Webinars page. Click the button below! 

Webinars

OnShape with Kevin this Fall

Kevin is doing his onShape workshops a little differently this season.  Instead of having live workshops, he has pre-recorded a series to allow people to move at their own pace.

If you have students who would like to learn CAD for FTC, here is a playlist of a series of videos for learning how to use OnShape.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Kevin Ross at kevinro@firstwa.org. 

OnShape Playlist

Important Dates & Deadlines

 

FTC Into the Deep Blog: Volume 6

by | Sep 17, 2024 | FTC

FTC Coaches Chat, Tonight, Sept 17 at 7:00 pm

Because of all the changes this year, we will be having our first Coaches Chat a bit earlier than usual.  I encourage everyone to have at least one adult in attendance as we talk about important changes (both with FIRST and FIRST Washington) and go over the schedule for the season.

Feel free to share this coaches chat link with any adult you would like to attend.

Get your team registered with FIRST and FIRST Washington ASAP!

  • We currently have 97 teams registered with FIRST Inspires 
  • We currently have 94 teams registered with FIRST Washington 
  • Last year we had 173 teams participate 
  • This year, we are expecting 190-200 teams 

What does this all mean?  We are waiting for 100 teams to register. We will make league assignments the end of September based on team registration.  If you want to be in a league that is convenient for you or make sure your teams are all competing in the same league, register now! 

Register TODAY

Important Dates & Deadlines

 

FRC Reefscape Blog: Volume 4

by | Sep 17, 2024 | FRC

Reminder of the FRC Coaches Chat this Thursday at 7:00 pm

Our first coaches chat of the season will be happening this Thursday at 7:00 pm.  On this meeting we will be looking at the season as a whole, going over preferencing and more.  Make sure you have at least one adult in attendance.

Check Out the OSPI Informational Meeting Recording

The OSPI informational meeting recording is posted. If you were unable to attend the OSPI meeting last week, you can find the slide deck and recording on the OSPI page of our website.

Remember, the grant deadline is this Friday, Sept 20th and is for Washington State Public or Tribal Compact School. If you have questions, email grants@firstwa.org.

OSPI Page

Important Dates