Power Play Coach Email Volume 3: 9-6-22 – Kickoff, registration & expansion hubs
Greetings Coaches & Mentors!
If you are new to this email this is the place where you will find all of the Washington specific FIRST Tech Challenge information. Coaches in the FIRST system for the Power Play season will be added weekly. Every email from me will be numbered and that number lets you know which update it is, if you miss an update you can find it on our website.
Here is what I have for you today:
- Kickoff is Saturday, Sept 10. Please register if you plan to attend one!
- Registering with FIRST
- FIRSTWA Registration
FTC Kickoff is Saturday, Sept 10
We are very excited to announce that we have 5 FTC kickoff events happening around Washington this year! Right now we only have 14 teams registered for kickoff events. Our hosts are working hard to plan the events for all of you, as a curtesy, please let them know if you are coming otherwise we may have to cancel some of our events.
You can check this link to see if your team has registered here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=776cdca507874a7c8c5cc6478d8f9284
You can find out what is happening with FTC in Washington by clicking here: https://firstwa.org/first-tech-challenge/teams/whats-happening-ftc/
Kickoff is this Saturday, Sept 10. Below are the different kickoff locations and a bit of info about what the day will look like at each location. Please take a moment to register. As we get closer to the event, more info will go out to teams that have registered for each kickoff. If you don’t register, you may miss out on critical information.
Auburn High School 711 E Main St. Auburn, WA 98002
8:30 am: Doors open
9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow
12:30 pm: Event ends
Charles Wright Academy 7223 Chambers Creek Rd. University Place, WA 98467
8:30 am: Doors open
9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow
12:30 pm: Event ends
Kamiakin High School 600 N. Arthur St. Kennewick, WA 99336
9:00 am: Doors open, ice breakers
9:45am: Game reveal with Q&A and brainstorming sessions
12:00 pm: Event ends
Olympia High School 1302 N. St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
8:45 am: Doors open
9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and brainstorming sessions to follow
12:00 pm: Event ends
Ridgeline High School 20150 E. Country Vista Dr. Liberty Lake, WA 98019
8:30 am: Doors open
9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow
12:00 pm: Event ends
Fill out this registration form if you plan to attend any of the kickoff events. Note, we are just looking for estimates as far as numbers go for planning purposes.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/2cfa0b2545744845a93b7b155b659f57
FIRST Registration
Just a reminder that teams need to register both with FIRST and FIRST Washington. Currently FIRST is running a sweepstakes for teams that have registered for the 22/23 season. For more info click here
FIRST Washington Registration
FTC Registration in Washington is open!
Our registration form (formerly the FIRST Washington Grant form) is open. Any team planning to compete in Washington needs to fill out our registration form. If you are interested in receiving a grant, you will need to complete the form prior to September 30. Here is the link to the registration form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fef251a315a44f02ad73abc987b3f63b
Have a fantastic week everyone!
Kevin Emery
FTC Program Delivery Partner
FIRST Washington
Adrienne Collins
Director of Programs
FIRST Washington