FTC Blog Volume 3

FTC Blog Volume 3

Boeing Grant is open!

If you have a Boeing mentor, make sure they fill out the application for your team.

First FTC Coaches chat is scheduled for 7 pm, Tuesday, September 19

To register for or attend the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83846694396?pwd=SGNWeVpiZFVreTd4b1Y5WWJhL1g0Zz09

More information on OSPI for Washington Public and Tribal Compact Schools

FIRST Washington is preparing to administer the OSPI Grant! More info to come soon.

 

What’s different? FIRST Washington is in the process of becoming the administrator of the OSPI grant and funds

Who can apply? Any public or tribal compact school in Washington State can apply

Why should you apply? It will give you access to funding to support your team!

When does the grant open? Our plan is to open the grant on Sept 15 and close the grant on Sept 29-however stay tuned for any updates.

We will be holding a meeting on Sept 12 from 7-8:30 pm to talk more about the changes and how they affect you.

Who should attend this meeting? Any one who currently coaches or wants to start a team at a Washington State Public or Tribal Compact School

Does it matter which program I am interested in? If you coach or are interested in coaching an FLL Challenge, FTC or FRC team FROM a Washington State Public or Tribal Compact School, then you want to attend this meeting! We will be talking to coaches at all levels for the first part of the meeting and then will break into rooms to answer questions that are more specific to an individual program.

How do I join this meeting? By clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87552498043?pwd=akl2ZmRrQ2taUDdraXVUSjM4ckFrQT09

**Please note: This is not a typical coaches meeting, the only people that should attend this meeting are coaches/mentors/school faculty that fill out the Washington State OSPI grant.

FTC Blog Volume 2

FTC Blog Volume 2

Boeing Grant is open!

If you have a Boeing mentor, make sure they fill out the application for your team.

Exciting news for Washington State public and tribal schools!

FIRST Washington is now administering the OSPI grant! More info to come soon.

FTC Season is just around the corner

The FTC Game reveal is on Saturday, September 9 at 9:00 am (pacific time) We have several kickoff events scheduled, or your team can watch the game reveal online!

2023 FTC Kickoff information

I am happy to announce that we will have 5 kickoff events this season! Basic kickoff information is listed below along with a registration form. Additional event specific information will be sent to registered teams as we get closer to the event.

 

FTC Kickoff – Eastern Washington:

Ridgeline HS 20150 E. Country Vista Dr.

Liberty Lake, WA 09-19

Doors open at 8:30 am

Event will go until 11:30 am

 

FTC Kickoff – Central Washington:

Hanford HS 450 Hanford St.

Richland, WA 99354

Doors open at 8:30 am

Event will go until 11:30 am

 

FTC Kickoff – Auburn:

Auburn HS

711 E. Main St

Auburn, WA 98002

Doors open at 8:30 am

Event will go until 12:30 pm

 

FTC Kickoff – Bellevue:

BrickCon 2023! Meydenbauer Center

11100 NE 6th St.

Bellevue, WA 98004

Doors open at 8:30 am

Event will go until 12:00 pm

*There will be discount tickets to BrickCon available. Info will be sent to teams registered for this kickoff

 

FTC Kickoff – Olympia:

Olympia HS 1302 N. St. SE

Olympia, WA 98501

Doors open at 8:30 am

Event will go until 11:30 am

 

To register for any of these events, click here!

FTC Blog Volume 1 – It is time to get ready for kickoff!

FTC Blog Volume 1 – It is time to get ready for kickoff!

WELCOME!

We’re here to guide you through your best year yet!

 If you are new to this email, this is the place where you will find all of the Washington specific FIRST TECH Challenge information.

Coaches and team administrators in the FIRST system for the CENTERSTAGE season will be added weekly. Every email sent will be numbered, and if you miss an update you can find it on our website.

FTC Season is just around the corner!

The FTC Game reveal is on Saturday, September 9 at 9:00 am (pacific time) We have several kickoff events scheduled, or your team can watch the game reveal online!

FIRST Washington

2023 FTC Kickoff information

I am happy to announce that we will have 5 kickoff events this season! Basic kickoff information is listed below along with a registration form. Additional event specific information will be sent to registered teams as we get closer to the event.

FTC Kickoff – Eastern Washington:

Ridgeline HS

20150 E. Country Vista Dr.

Liberty Lake, WA 09-19

Doors open at 8:30 am

Event will go until 11:30 am

 

FTC Kickoff – Central Washington:

Hanford HS

450 Hanford St.

Richland, WA 99354

Doors open at 8:30 am

Event will go until 11:30 am

FTC Kickoff – Auburn:

Auburn HS

711 E. Main St

Auburn, WA 98002

Doors open at 8:30 am

Event will go until 12:30 pm

 

FTC Kickoff – Bellevue:

BrickCon 2023! Meydenbauer Center

11100 NE 6th St.

Bellevue, WA 98004

Doors open at 8:30 am

Event will go until 12:00 pm

*There will be discount tickets to BrickCon available. Info will be sent to teams registered for this kickoff

 

FTC Kickoff – Olympia:

Olympia HS

1302 N. St. SE

Olympia, WA 98501

Doors open at 8:30 am

Event will go until 11:30 am

To register for any of these events, click below!

Useful Contacts:

  • Tournament Registration & Participation, Local Information: Adrienne Collins: acollins@firstwa.org

Useful Links:

  • National Team Registration, Youth Protection, Student Registration, Challenge Information: www.firstinspires.org

Kevin Emery (he/him)

FTC Program Delivery Partner

FIRST Washington

Adrienne Collins (she/her)

Director of Programs

FIRST Washington

Power Play Coach Email Volume 19: Compass & Promote Submission deadline is tomorrow

Power Play Coach Email Volume 19: Compass & Promote Submission deadline is tomorrow

Greetings Coaches & Mentors!

If you are new to this email this is the place where you will find all of the Washington specific FIRST Tech Challenge information. Coaches in the FIRST system for the Power Play season will be added weekly. Every email from me will be numbered and that number lets you know which update it is, if you miss an update you can find it on our website.

Here is what I have for you today:

  1. Promote and Compass Award submission deadline is tomorrow

Compass and Promote Award submission deadline is tomorrow

All FTC teams are eligible to submit for the Promote and Compass award regardless.

If you are interested in submitting for the Promote or Compass award, you can do that by filling out this form. Submissions are due by 5:00 PM Wednesday, January 25

 Please fill out a separate submission for each of the two awards if you are submitting for both. 

 Please note, there is no way to upload a video on the form. Upload the video to youtube and paste the link into the form.