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Your source of season information for the FIRST Robotics Competition.
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Accessibility Updates for FIRST® Robotics Competition
Dec 15, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST® Robotics Competition Team Experience SpecialistAs we get closer and closer to the 2023 FIRST® Robotics Competition Season, we wanted to share some updates with respect to accessibility that we have been working on.
2023 FIRST Championship Advancement
Dec 13, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program DirectorThis blog contains additional information about how teams will qualify for the FIRST Championship during the 2023 season.
Double Elimination Playoffs Update
Dec 08, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience SpecialistWe are excited to announce that we will be implementing the Double Elimination Playoff Model at all official FIRST Robotics Competition Events for the 2023 season.
FIRST Choice: Deadline Update
Nov 30, 2022 Written by Kate Pilotte, Senior Kit of Parts ManagerWe’re announcing a shift in the payment deadline for inclusion in FIRST Choice Round 1 out a day to Friday, December 2 at 4pm (Eastern)! FIRST® Choice now closes Friday, December 2 at 4pm Eastern (but orders are only processed for teams that have secured registration payment by this deadline).
FIRST Mentor Network: Matching Mentors with Teams for Success
Nov 29, 2022 Written by Natalie Turcotte, Sr. Manager, Systems and TrainingAs teams get into the swing of the season, they might need additional help and expertise. The FIRST® Mentor Network sponsored by NI is here to help. The community platform provides new and returning FIRST teams access to passionate, engaged mentors, while giving mentors the opportunity to use their unique skill sets and have meaningful involvement with one or more teams. The platform is available to participants in the US and Canada*.
2023 Season Updates
Nov 17, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program DirectorFIRST Choice opening reminder, and updates to the 2023 China Regional and Bumper Rules.
FIRST Youth Protection
Nov 14, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program DirectorSafety is at the forefront of FIRST® participation. The FIRST Youth Protection Program provides all participants in FIRST programs information, guidelines, and procedures to create a safe environment for our student participants. The information below contains key components of the FIRST Youth Protection Program that all adults and youth – especially mentors and event volunteers – should be aware of while participating in FIRST programs.
Digital Animation Award, Award Update, and Video Request
Nov 10, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience SpecialistSubmissions are now open for the Digital Animation Award! Also included: a sneak peak of the 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition medallions and information about how your team can get featured at an event this season.
2023 Approved Devices, Rules Preview, and Vision Target Update
Nov 09, 2022 Written by Kevin O’Connor, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Robotics EngineerWith Kickoff fast approaching, we are finalizing the game manual and wanted to share some details about 2023 Robot Rules that we think may help teams prepare for the season.
Learn CAD with New Onshape Resources
Nov 07, 2022 Written by Drew Bennett, PTC Education Solutions Engineer and FIRST Robotics Competition Team 4564 AlumnusUsing CAD software is a great way to design your FIRST® Robotics Competition robots! Designing your robot in a digital format allows you to detail out parts and assemblies and identify possible issues before they happen in real life. It’s also a great way for individuals to present their ideas for robot subsystems. If your team is looking for a CAD and data management solution for this season, Onshape is a free, cloud-based, collaborative CAD software that can be used on any device.