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• Volunteers and teachers make it happen, and we make it easy for you with step-by-step instructions, and all the resources and support you need to succeed.
  • Learn more about FIRST® Tech Challenge, our Core Values, and the Challenge
  • Assign at least two adult mentors willing and dedicated to coaching the team through the build and competition season
  • Gather up to six team members grades 7-12 and find a suitable place to meet

Start the two-level registration process with national FIRST® registration on the national FIRST® site, registration for FIRST® Tech Challenge opens in May. Your national FIRST® registration fee pays for challenge and basic team materials. To ensure our youth are safe, all program volunteers, coaches, and mentors must be screened as part of the FIRST® Youth Protection Program.

Team Registration Fee: $275 per season

All teams register with both national FIRST® and FIRST® Washington. FIRST® Washington registration covers delivery of the program, support for coaches and mentors, and events. After the registration is completed, you will receive communication regarding FIRST® events!

Congratulations! You are now a member of the FIRST® community!

You will need to invite students and parents to support your team efforts! Build your team to reflect the school and community around you, we encourage this to create an inclusive FIRST® community! Check your new team portal to order materials, utilize FIRST® resources, and monitor event details.

It’s time to get started on the challenge and have fun!