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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. The role of the lead mentor(s) varies by…
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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 2023-2024 is CRESCENDO!  More info coming in January 2024! Check out the season teaser! 

    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 registration process with national FIRST® registration. When you complete the process (around 20 minutes) you will receive: 2023 Team Registration for FIRST Robotics Competition teams includes the following: Official FIRST Robotics…
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    Where can I find more resources for this years FIRST® Robotics Competition challenge?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    FIRST® Robotics Competition resources can be found on the FIRST Inspires website here and the FIRST Washington website here

    How long is the FIRST® Robotics Competition season?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    The new challenge is released to teams at kickoff in January, which starts the build season that runs through late February. Competition season starts late February and lasts through April,…
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    Who can coach a FIRST® Robotics Competition team?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    Teachers, parents, and technology professionals all make excellent coaches. The coach must be 18 years or older and should have the desire to explore side-by-side with students and have good…
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    What are the minimum requirements for a FIRST® Robotics Competition team?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    What does every FIRST Robotics Competition team need? 2 or more adult Mentors with both technical and non-technical expertise willing and motivated to “coach” the team through the build and competition season…
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