Attend the Coaches Chat, Thursday October 17 at 7:00 pm

Our next coaches chat is scheduled for Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 pm.  Coaches chats are an opportunity for use to share important information with all of you as well as help you connect with other coaches.  We recommend each team have one coach attend.

Volunteer with FTC!

All our Washington FTC events are live and accepting volunteer applications. Register today! 

Volunteering at your local FTC events is a great way to support your local pipeline of future FRC students. 

FTC leagues are looking for Scoring Referees, Penalty Referees, Lead Scorekeepers and more! 

Judging starts at the Interleague level. Interested? Sign up today! 

Next Preferencing window opens next Thursday, October 17 at 9 am Pacific

Make sure you don’t change your lead contacts before the 2nd preferencing window closes unless you can get the new contact through YPP screening prior to preferencing.

You can find detailed information on preferencing below.

If you did not choose your home event during the first event preferencing window, you are no longer guaranteed space in that event. 

FRC Workshop: Hosted by SOTAbots 2557

FRC #2557 The SOTAbots is hosting a free FRC Workshop on November 9. We welcome your team to attend and learn along with other teams from the PNW. This will be an opportunity to learn about technical information, FRC strategy, public relations, and several aspects of FIRST Robotics. Please consider attending the workshop and inviting other FIRST team members and mentors. 

More detailed information about the workshop will be provided as the date approaches. Please reach out with any questions. 

Please fill out the form below to confirm your team’s interest. 

Questions?  email SOTA Bots at – sotabots@gmail.com

Important Dates

Next FRC Coaches Chat, Thursday October 17 at 7:00 pm

Our next coaches chat is scheduled for Thursday, October 17 at 7:00 pm.  Coaches chats are an opportunity for use to share important information with all of you as well as help you connect with other coaches.  We recommend each team have one coach attend.

Next Preferencing window opens next Thursday, October 17 at 9 am Pacific

Make sure you don’t change your lead contacts before the 2nd preferencing window closes unless you can get the new contact through YPP screening prior to preferencing.

You can find detailed information on preferencing below.

If you did not choose your home event during the first event preferencing window, you are no longer guaranteed space in that event. 

FRC Workshop: Hosted by SOTAbots 2557

FRC #2557 The SOTAbots is hosting a free FRC Workshop on November 9. We welcome your team to attend and learn along with other teams from the PNW. This will be an opportunity to learn about technical information, FRC strategy, public relations, and several aspects of FIRST Robotics. Please consider attending the workshop and inviting other FIRST team members and mentors. 

More detailed information about the workshop will be provided as the date approaches. Please reach out with any questions. 

Please fill out the form below to confirm your team’s interest. 

Questions?  email SOTA Bots at – sotabots@gmail.com

Important Dates

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!  

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. 

Important Dates

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! 

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: 

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. 

Important Dates

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.

Important Dates

OSPI Informational Meeting is Tonight @ 7:00pm! 

If you are a Washington State public school or Tribal Compact school, you are eligible for the OSPI grant!

The process will be very similar to last year. If you are new to this process or have questions, feel free attend our meeting on Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 pm.

Keep in mind, this meeting is for questions on the OSPI grant only, we will not be answering program specific questions at that time. For program specific questions, be sure to attend your program specific Coaches Chat.

Upcoming Workshop: Setting your Team Up for Financial Success

Join us on October 10th from 5:00pm to 6:15pm for a webinar from our very own Director of Development, Lila Mowatt, covering the basics of fundraising and how you can set your team up for financial success this season. 

Please RSVP here! 

Questions?  Reach out to Jake Osborn at jakeo@firstwa.org  

Important Dates