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FRC Reefscape Blog: Volume 10

by | Nov 26, 2024 | FRC, Newsletter

Invoices Went Out Today!

Thank you for your patience, between the delay in getting the info we needed from FIRST and the weather last week, invoices went out much later than planned.   

Invoices were sent to the person that was designated on the PNW FRC registration form and include grants from your firstinspires dashboard as well as FIRST Washington or Ortop (where applicable) 

***New this year, MySite fees will be included on the invoice this year so if your team chose MySite for kickoff, expect to see that added to your invoice. 

Because invoices went out later than expected, we changed the secured date to December 10 to give you two weeks to secure it.  Remember, you can secure your invoice with a PO or pay by check or Credit Card.  Because of how winter break falls this year, it is critical that you secure your registration before you go on break or you may not receive your kickoff kit. 

If you have questions about your invoice or did not receive it please email me directly.  Include your team number in your email 

 

The November Coaches Chat was moved to Thursday, December  5 at 7:00 pm

Our next coaches chat is scheduled for Thursday, December 5th 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.  Click here for meeting link  

 

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Volunteer with FTC or FLL!

We have 27 FTC and FLL Challenge events in December alone, and we need over 1,400 volunteers to run them! Please organize your team to register today! Volunteering at FLL and FTC events is NUMBER ONE way your team can support FIRST growth in your community, and you’ll have a blast doing it! 

For coaches and mentors, Judging or Refereeing is a great local team netoworking opportunity. And for FRC Students, volunteering in any role is a great way to work towards any service hour requirements for graduation.

If there is an FLL or FTC event in your school district and your team isn’t already supporting it, please consider mobilizing your team to help out! We understand this time of year is busy, but many of our FLL and FTC hosts depend on FRC teams to help fulfill volunteer roles. 

You can always reach out to us if you want more guidence about how to help out. Email Mara Kealey at marak@firstwa.org.

Volunteer Roles Needed: (both programs)

  • Referees
  • Judges
  • Queuers
  • Field Resetters
  • Scorekeepers
How to Register
There are no upcoming events at this time.
There are no upcoming events at this time.

Important Dates

  • December 6:  FRC Coaches Chat 
  • December 10:  FRC Invoices secured 
  • December 14:  Bunnybots Oregon & Washington 
  • December 19:  FRC Coaches Chat This will be cancelled since the Nov coaches chat was pushed into December 
  • January 4:  FRC Kickoff!! (Remember, FIRST Washington registration must be secured to pick up your kit!) 

FRC Reefscape Blog: Volume 9

by | Nov 14, 2024 | FRC, Newsletter

PLEASE NOTE: We are working with FIRST to get our PO applied but it is being held up by some grants on FIRST Inspires end.  I know many of you are concerned because you can not currently access FIRST Choice.  You should be able to access FIRST Choice next week once FIRST is able to apply our PO to all team accounts.

Invoices Will Go Out Next Week! 

Now that FIRST event & kickoff registration is closed, we are in the process of finalizing FIRST, FIRST Washinton and ORTOP grants.  Invoices should go out next week to the contact listed on the PNW Registration form. 

***New this year, MySite fees will be included on the invoice this year o if your team chose MySite for kickoff, expect to see that added to your invoice. 

Invoices should be secured by December 8.  Because of how winter break falls this year, it is critical that you secure your registration before you go on break or you may not receive your kickoff kit. 

 

OSPI Checks will be Mailed the end of this Week 

For all Washington State Public Schools, your OSPI checks should get mailed out the end of this week to the contact listed on your application. 

Next FRC Coaches Chat, Thursday November 21 at 7:00 pm

Our next coaches chat is scheduled for Thursday, November 21 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.

 

There are no upcoming events at this time.

Volunteer with FTC or FLL!

We have 27 FTC and FLL Challenge events in December alone, and we need over 1,400 volunteers to run them! Please organize your team to register today! Volunteering at FLL and FTC events is NUMBER ONE way your team can support FIRST growth in your community, and you’ll have a blast doing it! 

For coaches and mentors, Judging or Refereeing is a great local team netoworking opportunity. And for FRC Students, volunteering in any role is a great way to work towards any service hour requirements for graduation.

If there is an FLL or FTC event in your school district and your team isn’t already supporting it, please consider mobilizing your team to help out! We understand this time of year is busy, but many of our FLL and FTC hosts depend on FRC teams to help fulfill volunteer roles. 

You can always reach out to us if you want more guidence about how to help out. Email Mara Kealey at marak@firstwa.org.

Volunteer Roles Needed: (both programs)

  • Referees
  • Judges
  • Queuers
  • Field Resetters
  • Scorekeepers
How to Register
There are no upcoming events at this time.
There are no upcoming events at this time.

Important Dates

  • 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 8

by | Oct 15, 2024 | FRC

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.

 

There are no upcoming events at this time.

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! 

Register
Event Schedule

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. 

Preferencing

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. 

Join Us!

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

Important Dates

  • 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 7

by | Oct 11, 2024 | FRC

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.

 

There are no upcoming events at this time.

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. 

Preferencing

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. 

Join Us!

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

Important Dates

  • 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 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