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  • Who can mentor a FIRST® Robotics Competition team?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Who can mentor a FIRST® Tech Challenge team?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    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…
    Continue Reading

    Who can start a FIRST® Tech Challenge 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…
    Continue Reading

    How do I register my team for FIRST® Tech Challenge?

    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…
    Continue Reading

    How long is the FIRST® Tech Challenge season?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    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.

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