Advancement
Inclement Weather Policy (posted 1.30.25)
Our Washington FTC State Championship (2/1/25) and FLL Challenge Western Washington State Championship (2/2/25) are currently expected to proceed as planned this weekend. However, we will be monitoring the weather closely.
If it is determined that either of these events needs to be canceled, we will inform all participating teams and volunteers no later than 6:30 AM the morning of your event, and the update will be reflected on the event status report (below).
With inclement weather forecasted in various regions of the state, we want to provide guidance for teams traveling to these competitions.
The safety of our teams and volunteers is our top priority at FIRST Washington. Given the geographic diversity of our region and the variability of weather conditions, we rely on coaches, parents, and school districts to make informed decisions about whether to travel. Teams should always prioritize safety and follow their school district’s or team’s safety policies.
Coaches are encouraged to assess weather conditions in their area, prioritize participant safety, and adhere to their school district’s policies (if applicable) when deciding whether to attend a scheduled event.
Please note that in the event of non-attendance, we are unable to provide an alternative state championship option for non-attending teams. Additionally, if an event is canceled due to inclement weather, we will not be able to reschedule. We understand that this may be a difficult decision for some, but we strongly urge all teams to prioritize student safety above all else.
In the event your team/you (individual volunteer) are unable to attend, please email the correct contact below –
- FLL Teams: Email Jacque Grimm at jacqueg@firstwa.org Include your team number in the subject line of the email.
- FTC Teams: Email Adrienne Collins at acollins@firstwa.org Include your team number in the subject line of the email.
- Volunteers: Email Mara Kealey at marak@firstwa.org Include your event in the subject line of your email.