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FTC BIOBUZZ Blog: Volume 7

by | Sep 8, 2026 | FTC, Newsletter

Coaches Chat tonight at 7:00 pm 

  

We will be having our next coaches chat on Tuesday, 9-8 at 7:00 pm.  It is important to have at least one adult mentor attend.   

Click here to attend 

FTC Kickoff Registration  

Kickoff is this Saturday, Sept 12th at 9 am PDT! Our wonderful hosts are working hard to plan for a great kickoff for all of you!  If you have not yet registered, you need to do so ASAP! 

Woodinville High School 

19819 136th Ave NE     

Woodinville, WA 98072 

  • 8:30 am: Doors open 
  • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow 
  • 2:00 pm: Event ends 

 

Saint Martin’s University- Cebula Hall 3rd Floor 

5000 Abbey Way SE 

Lacey, WA 98503 

  • 8:30 am: Doors open 
  • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow 
  • 12:30 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 
  • 11:30 am: Event ends 

 

Kennewick High School  

560 W 6th Ave 

Kennewick, WA 99336 

  • 8:30 am: Doors open 
  • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow 
  • 12:00 pm: Event ends 

 

BrickCon 2026- Meydenbauer Center  

11100 NE 6th St.  

Bellevue, WA 98004 

  • 8:30 am: Doors open 
  • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow 
  • 12:00 pm: Event ends 

 

To register for a kickoff, fill out this form   

More details will be sent out closer to kickoff (schedule, workshops being offered etc…) to those who have registered for the event. 

FIRST Washington Grant will open next week 

 

FIRST Washington Grants will open next Monday, 9-14.  You can find past communications regarding funding and the link to the grant application here:  https://firstwa.org/firstwa-grant/   

Remember: 

  • You will have to fill out a grant application to be considered for any funding that FIRST Washington manages 
  • The grant form will need to be filled out for each team you would like to be considered for funding 
  • Grants will no longer be deducted from your FIRST Washington registration, they will be issued separately based on the info you submit in the grant application as well as your school requirements (if you are a school based team) 

Important Dates

    Now  FIRST Washington Registration is open 

    9-8:   FTC Coaches Chat 

    9-12: FTC Kickoff 

    9-14: FIRST Washington grant opens 

    9-25: Need to be registered with FIRST Washington to be placed into a league 

    10-5:  FIRST Washington grant closes 

    FLL BIOGLOW Blog: Volume 4

    by | Sep 1, 2026 | FLL, FLL Challenge, FLL Explore, Newsletter

    In this weeks Blog

     Grants!

     

    Make sure you read the entire blog!

    Season Info

    Boeing Team Grants are open!

      You can find more information on the firstinspires website here:  https://www.firstinspires.org/programs/team-grant-opportunities  Be sure to check it regularly for new team grant opportunities. 

    If you have a Boeing mentor, reach out to them to ensure that they apply asap.  Funds will be available until they run out. 

    FIRST Washington Grant will open 9-14

      As we said in communications over the summer, FIRST Washington Grants will be handled a bit differently this year.  Here are the important changes to note: 

    • You will have to fill out a grant application to be considered for any funding that FIRST Washington manages 
    • The grant form will need to be filled out for each team you would like to be considered for funding 
    • Grants will no longer be deducted from your FIRST Washington registration, they will be issued separately based on the info you submit in the grant application as well as your school requirements (if you are a school based team) 

    The grant will open 9-14 and will close 10-5.  As stated above, if you want your team to be considered for any funding that FIRST Washington handles, you will need to fill out this application. 

    We will post the application link and information on the application on the FIRST Washington website once the grant is open as well as send that information out in the blog on 9-15. 

     

    First Coaches Chat of the Season!

    Our first coaches chat of the season will be Wednesday September 16th at 7pm! Click here to join

     

    Important Dates & Deadlines

    Now:   FIRST Washington Registration is Open 

    9-14: FIRST Washington Grant opens 

    9-16: Coaches Chat 

    10-5: FIRST Washington Grant closes 

     

    More From FLL

    FRC BIOCORE Blog: Volume 6

    by | Sep 1, 2026 | FRC, Newsletter

    2026/27 FRC Event Schedule is public

     FIRST has posted 2026/27 events.  You can find event information here:  https://www.firstinspires.org/team-event-search  

     For your convenience, here are the PNW Event dates: 

    Week 1 

    3-4 to 3-6 Clackamas Academy, Oregon City, OR 

    Week 2 

    3-12 to 3-14 Kentridge High School, Kent, WA 

    3-12 to 3-14 Wilsonville High School, Wilsonville, OR 

     Week 3 

    3-18 to 3-20 SunDome, Yakima, WA 

    3-19 to 3-21 Sammamish High School, Bellevue, WA 

    Week 4 

    3-25 to 3-27 Oregon State Fair, Salem, OR 

    Week 5 

    4-2 to 4-4 Bonney Lake High School, Bonney Lake, WA 

    4-2 to 4-4 Glacker Peak High School, Snohomish, WA 

    Week 7 

    4-14 to 4-17 District Championships, Portland, OR 

     

    The first event preferencing window will open Thursday, September 24.  We will have a coaches chat at 7 pm that evening where we will go over the preferencing process for those who need a reminder. 

    FIRST Washington Grant will open 9-14 

      As we said in communications over the summer, FIRST Washington Grants will be handled a bit differently this year.  Here are the important changes to note: 

    • You will have to fill out a grant application to be considered for any funding that FIRST Washington manages 
    • The grant form will need to be filled out for each team you would like to be considered for funding 
    • Grants will no longer be deducted from your FIRST Washington registration, they will be issued separately based on the info you submit in the grant application as well as your school requirements (if you are a school based team) 

    The grant will open 9-14 and will close 10-5.  As stated above, if you want your team to be considered for any funding that FIRST Washington handles, you will need to fill out this application. 

    We will post the application link and information on the application on the FIRST Washington website once the grant is open as well as send that information out in the blog on 9-15. 

     

    Important Dates

    Now:   FIRST Washington Registration is Open 

    9-14: FIRST Washington Grant opens 

    9-24: Coaches Chat 

    9-24: First preferencing window opens 

    9-26 & 27: Storm Surge 

    10-3: OR Girls Gen 

    10-4: FIRST Chance 

    10-5: FIRST Washington Grant closes 

    10-10 & 11: Bordie Blast Through Time 

    10-15: Second preferencing window opens 

    10-17 & 18: WA Girls Gen 

    10-25 & 26: Block Party 

    10-29: Unrestricted Regional and additional in district registration opens 

    11-5: Inter district registration opens 

    FTC BIOBUZZ Blog: Volume 6

    by | Sep 1, 2026 | FTC, Newsletter

    Coaches Chat’s 

      We will be having our next coaches chat on Tuesday, 9-8 at 7:00 pm.  It is important to have at least one adult mentor attend.   

    Click here to attend 

    FTC Kickoff Registration  

    Kickoff is Saturday, Sept 12th at 9 am PDT! Our wonderful hosts are working hard to plan for a great kickoff for all of you!  Please help them by filling out the registration form (link below) so our hosts can see how many teams and people will be in attendance at their event.   

    Woodinville High School 

    19819 136th Ave NE     

    Woodinville, WA 98072 

    • 8:30 am: Doors open 
    • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow 
    • 2:00 pm: Event ends 

     

    Saint Martin’s University- Cebula Hall 3rd Floor 

    5000 Abbey Way SE 

    Lacey, WA 98503 

    • 8:30 am: Doors open 
    • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow 
    • 12:30 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 
    • 11:30 am: Event ends 

     

    Kennewick High School  

    560 W 6th Ave 

    Kennewick, WA 99336 

    • 8:30 am: Doors open 
    • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow 
    • 12:00 pm: Event ends 

     

    BrickCon 2026- Meydenbauer Center  

    11100 NE 6th St.  

    Bellevue, WA 98004 

    • 8:30 am: Doors open 
    • 9:00 am: Game reveal with Q&A and workshops to follow 
    • 12:00 pm: Event ends 

     

    To register for a kickoff, fill out this form   

    More details will be sent out closer to kickoff (schedule, workshops being offered etc…) to those who have registered for the event. 

     

    FIRST Washington Grant will open 9-14 

      

    As we said in communications over the summer, FIRST Washington Grants will be handled a bit differently this year.  Here are the important changes to note: 

    • You will have to fill out a grant application to be considered for any funding that FIRST Washington manages 
    • The grant form will need to be filled out for each team you would like to be considered for funding 
    • Grants will no longer be deducted from your FIRST Washington registration, they will be issued separately based on the info you submit in the grant application as well as your school requirements (if you are a school based team) 

    The grant will open 9-14 and will close 10-5.  As stated above, if you want your team to be considered for any funding that FIRST Washington handles, you will need to fill out this application. 

    We will post the application link and information on the application on the FIRST Washington website once the grant is open as well as send that information out in the blog on 9-15. 

    Important Dates

      Now  FIRST Washington Registration is open 

      9-8:  FTC Coaches Chat 

      9-12: FTC Kickoff 

      9-14: FIRST Washington grant opens 

      9-25: Need to be registered with FIRST Washington to be placed into a league 

      10-5: FIRST Washington grant closes 

      FRC BIOCORE Blog: Volume 5

      by | Aug 25, 2026 | FRC, Newsletter

      First Coaches Chat of the season is scheduled for 7 pm September 24

       

      That is the day that event preferencing opens up for teams.  We will be walking through event preferencing, and take a high level look at the season.  Make sure to have one coach attend.  Click here to attend the meeting. 

      Boeing Team Grants opened this week

        

      You can find more information on the firstinspires website here:  https://www.firstinspires.org/programs/team-grant-opportunities  Be sure to check it regularly for new team grant opportunities. 

      If you have a Boeing mentor, reach out to them to ensure that they apply asap.  Funds will be available until they run out. 

      Calling all teams

      Does your team have footage of outreach events, community service, or behind-the-scenes moments from this season? Send it our way. Email Rylie Pope, Marketing and Communications Manager at FIRST WA, at ryliep@firstwa.org by 8/28/2026. 

      Important Dates

      Now: FIRST Washington Registration is Open 

      9-24: Coaches Chat 

      9-26 & 27: Storm Surge 

      10-3: OR Girls Gen 

      10-4: FIRST Chance 

      10-10 & 11: Bordie Blast Through Time 

      10-17 & 18: WA Girls Gen 

      10-25 & 26: Block Party