FTC Blog: Volume 13

by Adrienne Collins | Nov 14, 2023 | FTC

Next FTC Coaches Chat is scheduled for Tues, Nov 21 at 7:00 pm

This is a great opportunity to check in with all of you to see how your first league event went as well as talk about any changes coming up before the next round of league events.

We will also be talking about the Dean’s List submission process and deadlines on our next call.

There will also be an opportunity for coaches to chat so you can get connected with and collaborate with other coaches in Washington.

Coaches Chat

Dean’s List – Remote event in January

Dean’s List will be hosted remotely this year.

For more information, please attend the Coaches Chat next Tuesday.

Interleague dates and venues are live

For details specific to league and interleague events, visit the FTC League & Interleague Info page.

If you’re looking for a full calendar of events, you can visit the FIRST Washington Calendar.

FRC Blog: Volume 10

Important Deadlines in the next few weeks

FIRST Registration closes November 13. What does that mean?

If you are interested in a 3rd play, you need to select it before registration closes
If you haven’t already, you will want to select a kickoff before registration closes. It is important you select a kickoff. If you don’t, you will be listed as a my site and your kit will ship to you after kickoff (and you will be charged by FIRST for the shipping)

Securing your FIRST Registration: I know you are all receiving emails from FIRST but your team does NOT have to secure their FIRST registration prior to November 13, FIRST Washington will secure your FIRST registration by November 13th

FIRST Washington invoices will go out no later than November 20th. Here is a breakdown of what you will see on the invoice:

FIRST & FIRST Washington Registration fee of $13,000
Grants up to $6000 that show on your firstinspires dashboard (if you have grants totaling more than $6000, reach out to me to find out how that can be applied as payment to your invoice)
Grants from FIRST Washington and/or ORTOP

Your invoice will need to be secured by Friday, December 8 .

Our next FRC Coaches Chat will be Thursday, Nov 16 at 7 pm

Please try to have one adult attend. We will have a short agenda for this meeting:

Inovices and payment deadlines
Kickoff
Check in with all of you

These meetings are a great way to connect with other coaches!

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FTC Blog: Volume 12

by Adrienne Collins | Nov 7, 2023 | FTC

Next FTC Coaches Chat is scheduled for Tues, Nov 21 at 7:00 pm

This is a great opportunity to check in with all of you to see how your first league event went as well as talk about any changes coming up before the next round of league events.

We will also be talking about the Dean’s List submission process and deadlines on our next call

There will also be an opportunity for coaches to chat so you can get connected with and collaborate with other coaches in Washington.

Coaches Chat

FTC Invoices are due and MUST be paid prior to your next event.

For those teams that have paid their invoices, thank you! You can disregard the rest of this section.

For those of you who haven’t paid your FIRST Washington Registration (which is over half of our teams at this point) Please get your invoice paid asap. You may not be allowed to play in your second league event if your invoice is not secured.

Your invoice was sent to the person that was designated on your FIRST Washington registration form. If you did not receive your invoice, please let me know (Include your team number and who needs to receive the invoice in your email).

FLL Blog Volume 11

by Jacque Grimm | Nov 3, 2023 | FLL, FLL Challenge, FLL Explore

FLL Blog Volume 11

We are one month away from the first weekend of Qualifiers!

Is your team ready? Are you registered?

FLL Challenge and FLL Explore events are starting in one month! If you have not registered for an event or with FIRST Washington you need to do so ASAP!

Volunteers

We need volunteers for the Qualifiers!

Teams should be providing one volunteer for an event they are not attending. This can be a parent, friend, coach or assistant coach!

No experience required, we will train you! Judging at an event is rewarding, and you get to see the other side of the events! It will make you a better coach!

If you have further questions, or need assistance, you can go to https://firstwa.org/volunteer-page/#volunteer-registration or email marak@firstwa.org

Teams that have received event assignments-

Are you ready?

If you do not see your team on this list, that means you are missing something! Either a form has not been filled out, or you have not paid your FIRST Washington fee yet! Before you email me-

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This will show what you are missing 🙂

FLL Explore Invoices!

FLL Explore invoices go out next week! Watch your inboxes for them!

FTC Blog: Volume 11

by Adrienne Collins | Oct 31, 2023 | FTC

First Round of League Events are this Weekend

A few things to note:

Most teams do not feel ready to compete. If you feel you are not ready, you are not alone!!!
Show up to your event regardless of how ready you feel. There will be people at the event that will help you get your robot on the field.
You will need to print off your team roster and turn it in at each event you attend. Be prepared and make sure to have your roster with you.

FTC Invoices have been sent to the main contact listed on the FIRST Washington Registration form

Please make sure to pay your invoice as soon as possible. We would like it paid before your event this weekend. It will need to be paid before your event in December.

If you did not receive an invoice, feel free to email me and let me know. Please include your team number in the email.