Mentors are individuals from all backgrounds and disciplines who work with students to share their knowledge and guide them through the season. Many Mentors contribute on a weekly basis during…
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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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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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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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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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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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Mentors are individuals from all backgrounds and disciplines who work with students to share their knowledge and guide them through the season. Many mentors contribute on a weekly basis during…
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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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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: Official FIRST Tech Challenge team…
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The FIRST® Tech Challenge season kicks off in September, the competition season begins in November and can last throughout April depending how much your team advances.