Next Coaches Chat is scheduled for January 27 at 7:00 pm 

Wow, this game looks exciting and challenging!!  I LOVE that they have “excavated” pieces of prior seasons and compiled them to create this game.  It looks like our teams will have some great challenges!! 

Our January coaches chat will be an opportunity for coaches to come together to: 

• Talk about the work their team is doing 

• Problem solve with other coaches 

• Chat about how the season in general is going for them 

We may not have any formal presentation but if we do it will be short.  This time is for all of you.  Feel free to come if you like and if you are busy building the robot and can’t come, that is no problem!   

This chat may not be recorded/uploaded.  I think the value in this will be the dialog so we may not post the recording after. 

We need Judges 

 
 Western Washington coaches, mentors & parents:  We are in dire need of FLL Judges at our Covington Semi Final this weekend!  It takes a village to run and staff all of our events (we run over 75 competitions in a season!) Please consider signing up to judge either Saturday or Sunday if you are able and share this information with your mentors and parents! 

You can sign up from your dashboard or click the links below to go directly to the event to sign up 

Covington Semi Final Saturday 1-17 

Covington Semi Final Sunday 1-18 

All FRC Coaches, mentors & parents:  We are doing our FTC Dean’s List judging remotely starting 1-19 and running through 1-25.  We are still looking for judges for the following sessions: 

Monday, 1-19:  5:45 pm – 8:15 pm 

Tuesday, 1-20:  5:45 pm – 8:15 pm 

Wednesday, 1-21 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm 

Thursday, 1-22:  5:45 pm – 8:15 pm 

Friday, 1-23:  5:45 pm – 8:15 pm 

Saturday, 1-24:  8:45 am – 11:15 am 

Saturday, 1-24:  11:45 am – 2:15 pm 

Saturday, 1-24:  2:15 pm – 5:45 pm 

Sunday, 1-25: 11:45 am – 2:25 pm 

Though these interviews are remote, the process is very similar to FRC and will give coaches some great insight as to what the process looks like in the judge room.  If you are available, please sign up for the Washington Dean’s List Interview event on your firstinspires dashboard or follow this link  In the comments section, please note the days/times you are available.  We ask that judges fill an entire block so if you aren’t available for the entire time, don’t list that particular day/time. 

Important Dates

Kickoff is this weekend, make sure you are prepared! 

• Please get as many students and mentors listed on your dashboard as possible 
• Print off a copy of your roster (you may not be asked to turn it in but have it so you are prepared) 
• Make sure you Invoice has been secured (you can check your invoice status here:  https://firstwa.org/frc-registration/. This report is updated manually once daily in the evening) 
  • If your registration is not yet secured, reach out to Adrienne ASAP otherwise you may not be able to pick up your kickoff kit on Saturday! 
• You can find a link to watch the kickoff remotely here:  https://www.firstinspires.org/programs/frc/game-and-season  
• Kickoff kit pick up: 
  • You can find info on who can pick up your kickoff kit here:  https://www.firstinspires.org/programs/frc/game-and-season  
  • If either your lead or alternate contact is not picking up your kickoff kit, you must fill out a surrogate form 2 days prior to kickoff. Click the link above for details on how to do that. 

I personally think kickoff is the most exciting day of the New Year!  Whatever your plans are, have a great kickoff!!! 

CTSO Survey – Washington Teams Only

WASHINGTON TEAMS ONLY 

 FIRST Washington is seeking the community’s opinion on whether to pursue approval as a Career-Technical Student Organization (CTSO) with the State of Washington and OSPI. If your school and/or team could be affected by this decision, we invite you to spend a few minutes letting us know how you might be impacted. For any questions, please reach out to Alida (alidam@firstwa.org). 

 https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7a5a1196d00c45819fdfa2f068014eaa 

Important Dates