FTC Into the Deep Blog: Volume 7

by Adrienne Collins | Sep 25, 2024 | FTC

Get your team registered with FIRST and FIRST Washington ASAP!

We will make league assignments the end of September based on team registration this Friday, September 27. If you want to be in a league that is convenient for you or make sure your teams are all competing in the same league, register now!

FTC Coaches Chat recording is Posted

If you missed the coaches chat September 17, you can view the slides and recording on our Workshops and Webinars page. Click the button below!

Webinars

OnShape with Kevin this Fall

Kevin is doing his onShape workshops a little differently this season. Instead of having live workshops, he has pre-recorded a series to allow people to move at their own pace.

If you have students who would like to learn CAD for FTC, here is a playlist of a series of videos for learning how to use OnShape.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Kevin Ross at kevinro@firstwa.org.

OnShape Playlist

Important Dates & Deadlines

11-1: League Events Start
11-23: League Events End
11-20: FTC Coaches Chat
12-6 & 12-7: Feynman & Pasteur League Tournaments
12-13 & 12-14: Curie, Wu, Hawking & Tesla League Tournaments
12-20: Watt League Tournament

FLL Submerged Blog: Volume 6

by Jacque Grimm | Sep 24, 2024 | FLL, FLL Challenge, FLL Explore

In this weeks Blog-

All teams should be registered with-

FIRST Inspires
FIRST Washington

If you have not, please do so ASAP!

Make sure you read the entire blog!

Season Info

Teams that appplied for the OSPI grant-

If you received an email from FIRST Washington today about your OSPI grant- you need to either:

Please read the email you received and complete the required registrations.

Failure to register your team may result in your application being denied or your payment award being held until you are confirmed as registered.

Remember, this grant is for FLL Challenge Washington State Public or Tribal Compact Schools. If you have questions, email grants@firstwa.org.

The list of teams below was updated at 12:00pm on 9/24/24.

If your team is not listed, they are not registered with FIRST Inspires. If the box next to the team number does not say ‘True’, then you are not registered with FIRST Washington.

List of Registered Teams

FLL Challenge Coaches Chat

The next coaches chat will be October 10th!

Stay tuned for next months topic!

Additional Coaches Chat dates- November 14th, December 3rd, January 14th

Kevin’s Corner!

This season our WA State Head Referee Kevin T will be hosting his own coaches meetings just for robot game questions!

His first meeting is October 3rd at 7pm!

November

FLL Coaches Chat

Date November 18, 2025Time 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

More Info

Get your team registered with FIRST and FIRST Washington ASAP!

We currently have 472 FLL Challenge teams registered with FIRST Inspires
We currently only have 235 teams registered with FIRST Washington
Last year we had 391 teams participate with FIRST Washington
This year, we are expecting 500-550 teams

What does this all mean? We need you to register now!

Explore Registration

Challenge Registration

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FTC Into the Deep Blog: Volume 6

by Adrienne Collins | Sep 17, 2024 | FTC

FTC Coaches Chat, Tonight, Sept 17 at 7:00 pm

Because of all the changes this year, we will be having our first Coaches Chat a bit earlier than usual. I encourage everyone to have at least one adult in attendance as we talk about important changes (both with FIRST and FIRST Washington) and go over the schedule for the season.

Feel free to share this coaches chat link with any adult you would like to attend.

November

FTC Agnesi League Meet 1

Date November 1, 2025Time All Day Event

More Info

Get your team registered with FIRST and FIRST Washington ASAP!

We currently have 97 teams registered with FIRST Inspires
We currently have 94 teams registered with FIRST Washington
Last year we had 173 teams participate
This year, we are expecting 190-200 teams

What does this all mean? We are waiting for 100 teams to register. We will make league assignments the end of September based on team registration. If you want to be in a league that is convenient for you or make sure your teams are all competing in the same league, register now!

Important Dates & Deadlines

11-1: League Events Start
11-23: League Events End
11-20: FTC Coaches Chat
12-6 & 12-7: Feynman & Pasteur League Tournaments
12-13 & 12-14: Curie, Wu, Hawking & Tesla League Tournaments
12-20: Watt League Tournament

FRC Reefscape Blog: Volume 4

by Adrienne Collins | Sep 17, 2024 | FRC

Reminder of the FRC Coaches Chat this Thursday at 7:00 pm

Our first coaches chat of the season will be happening this Thursday at 7:00 pm. On this meeting we will be looking at the season as a whole, going over preferencing and more. Make sure you have at least one adult in attendance.

November

FRC Coaches Chat

Date November 18, 2025Time 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

More Info

Check Out the OSPI Informational Meeting Recording

The OSPI informational meeting recording is posted. If you were unable to attend the OSPI meeting last week, you can find the slide deck and recording on the OSPI page of our website.

Remember, the grant deadline is this Friday, Sept 20th and is for Washington State Public or Tribal Compact School. If you have questions, email grants@firstwa.org.

OSPI Page

Important Dates

Open now! FIRST Washington Registration opens
Open now! OSPI Grant opens
Open now! Boeing Grant open (ask your Boeing Mentor to apply)
September 19: FRC Coaches Chat
September 20: OSPI Grant closes
Sept 21 – 22: Block Party hosted by 2910
September 24: Deadline to opt out of drive base/black tote
September 26: Kit and Kickoff registration opens
September 26 – Oct 3: First FRC preferencing window
September 27: Deadline to fill out PNW FRC registration to be considered for a grant
October 4: Boeing grant closes
October 5 – 6: Bordie Blast Hosted by 2412
October 5: Oregon Girls Gen Hosted by 1425
October 6: FIRST Chance Hosted by1425
October 12 – 13: WA Girls Gen Hosted by 2046
October 17: FRC Coaches Chat
October 19: Storm Surge hosted by 2811 & 9567
October 17 – 24: Second FRC preferencing window
October 31: Additional In District Registration opens
November 12: FRC Registration (Event & Kickoff) closes
November 21: FRC Coaches Chat
November 22: FRC Invoices sent to designated contact
December 6: FRC Invoices secured
December 14: Bunnybots Oregon & Washington
December 19: FRC Coaches Chat
January 4: FRC Kickoff!! (Remember, FIRST Washington registration must be secured to pick up your kit!)

FLL Submerged Blog: Volume 5

by Jacque Grimm | Sep 17, 2024 | FLL, FLL Challenge, FLL Explore

In this weeks Blog-

OSPI Grant closes this FRIDAY!
Coaches Chat recording posted
Make sure to register!

Make sure you read the entire blog!

Season Info

Check Out the OSPI Informational Meeting Recording

The OSPI informational meeting recording is posted. If you were unable to attend the OSPI meeting last week, you can find the slide deck and recording on the OSPI page of our website.

Remember, the grant deadline is this Friday, Sept 20th and is for FLL Challenge Washington State Public or Tribal Compact Schools. If you have questions, email grants@firstwa.org.

OSPI Page

FLL Challenge Coaches Chat

The first coaches chat of the season is posted on the FIRSTWA website here!

If you were unable to attend, make sure you look at the slides or watch the recording.

In this meeting –

the season timeline
registration and changes
Washington specific event rules
Participation rule reminders
volunteers
Fundraising workshop

Additional Coaches Chat dates- October 10th, November 14th, December 3rd, January 14th

Kevin’s Corner!

This season our WA State Head Referee Kevin T will be hosting his own coaches meetings just for robot game questions!

His first meeting is October 3rd at 7pm!

November

FLL Coaches Chat

Date November 18, 2025Time 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

More Info

Get your team registered with FIRST and FIRST Washington ASAP!

We currently have 397 teams registered with FIRST Inspires
We currently have 114 teams registered with FIRST Washington
Last year we had 391 teams participate with FIRST Washington
This year, we are expecting 500-550 teams

What does this all mean? We need you to register now!

Explore Registration

Challenge Registration

Get your team registered with FIRST and FIRST Washington ASAP!

FTC Coaches Chat recording is Posted

OnShape with Kevin this Fall

Important Dates & Deadlines

In this weeks Blog-

All teams should be registered with-

FIRST Inspires

FIRST Washington

Teams that appplied for the OSPI grant-

FLL Challenge Coaches Chat

Kevin’s Corner!

Get your team registered with FIRST and FIRST Washington ASAP!

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FTC Coaches Chat, Tonight, Sept 17 at 7:00 pm

Get your team registered with FIRST and FIRST Washington ASAP!

Important Dates & Deadlines

Reminder of the FRC Coaches Chat this Thursday at 7:00 pm

Check Out the OSPI Informational Meeting Recording

Important Dates

In this weeks Blog-

OSPI Grant closes this FRIDAY!

Coaches Chat recording posted

Make sure to register!

Check Out the OSPI Informational Meeting Recording

FLL Challenge Coaches Chat

Kevin’s Corner!

Get your team registered with FIRST and FIRST Washington ASAP!

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