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  • Who can start a FIRST® Robotics Competition team?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    Anyone with an interest in changing lives through STEM can start a team – educators, parents, anyone with the time and motivation. Most teams in Washington are school-based. Others are…
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    What is the FIRST® Youth Protection Program (YPP)?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    The purpose of the FIRST® Youth Protection Program (FIRST® YPP) is to provide Coaches, Mentors, Volunteers, employees, others working in FIRST® programs, team members, parents, and guardians of team members…
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    What is this years FIRST® Robotics Competition challenge?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    The FIRST Robotics Competition game for 2023 is CHARGED UP!  More info coming soon in January 2023!   More information and resources on this year’s challenge.

    What is the time commitment for FIRST® Robotics Competition coaches, volunteers, and team members?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    In general, as a coach, volunteer, or team member you should be meeting with your team at least several times per week during the build and competition season (January –…
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    What kind of computer is needed for a FIRST® Robotics Competition team?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    Teams must have access to either a Mac or a PC with an internet connection. Computers will be used for the design process, and for programming the team’s robot. Students…
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    What kind of practice space does a FIRST® Robotics Competition team need?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    Your team should meet in a suitable space to design and build an industrial-sized robot (about 120 lbs.), that has access to a variety of machine shop power tools. Your…
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    How are teams judged at competitions and what awards are there for FIRST® Robotics Competition teams?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    FIRST® Robotics Competition teams are judged for awards based upon team attributes and creativity, innovation, and their machines. Judges decide who gets awards through interactions they have with teams, as…
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    When does FIRST® Robotics Competition happen?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    Each January FIRST®, our parent organization headquartered in New Hampshire, provides teams across the globe with a new challenge that focuses on real-world issues that scientist and engineers are facing…
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    How do I register my team for FIRST® Robotics Competition?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    You begin the two-level registration process with national FIRST® registration. When you complete the short process (around 20 minutes) and pay your registration fee, you will receive: – An official…
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    Where can I find more resources for this years FRC challenge?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    The FIRST® Robotics Competition 2021-2022 game has not been released to the public yet but will be in January. When released, you can find resources on our Resources Page.

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