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YOUTH REGISTRATION OVERVIEW

FIRST® Youth Registration for Robotics Programs

Youth Team Member Registration can be completed through Express Enrollment application (U.S. & Canada) or the FIRST® Dashboard (Global) and is for youth team members who have been invited to an existing team. Please see instructions below for coaches and parents/guardians of youth participants.

FIRST requires all youth team members to register. Youth team members who have not registered will not be permitted to participate in FIRST remote and in-person team meetings, events, or competitions.
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US & CANADA

Express Enrollment Youth Registration (U.S. & Canada)

The Express Enrollment application is available now for coaches in the United States and Canada with completed FIRST Youth Protection Screenings and provides a simplified experience on mobile and desktop to register and accept youth to FIRST teams. 

Please note that some regions may have additional steps to complete youth registration. If this is the case, your local Program Delivery Organization will contact you with further instructions. 
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EXPRESS ENROLLMENT

FIRST Lead Coaches

FIRST lead coaches can generate web links or QR codes in the FIRST Dashboard to share with parents and guardians of their youth participants, granting access to the application. Coaches can get started today by visiting the Team Contacts/Roster section of their Team Dashboard.
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EXPRESS ENROLLMENT

Parents and Guardians

Parents/guardians use the web link or QR code provided by the lead coach to register their youth to a team in a few simple steps. After applying to a team, coaches will need to accept the students through the FIRST Dashboard. Once the coach approves or declines the request to join a team, the parent/guardian is notified via email.
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EXPRESS ENROLLMENT

Have Express Enrollment Questions?

Browse our Help site for answers to frequently asked questions about the registration process.
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GLOBAL

FIRST Dashboard Youth Registration (Global)

Information is available below to help lead coaches manage youth registration invitations through the FIRST Dashboard and for parents and youth to register via the FIRST Dashboard.

Note: We strongly recommend that lead coaches for U.S. and Canada teams invite the parent/guardian directly via Express Enrollment, which provides a simplified experience on mobile and desktop to register youth members to FIRST teams. 
Lead Coach (Global)

Inviting youth to join the team through the FIRST Dashboard

Note: We strongly recommend that lead coaches for U.S. and Canada teams invite the parent/guardian directly via Express Enrollment, which provides a simplified experience on mobile and desktop to register youth members to FIRST teams.

Your team will need to have two (2) screened lead coaches in place before you can invite your youth team members and view your team roster.

Option 1

Invite parents/guardians to register their youth:

  1. Log in to your Dashboard at www.firstinspires.org. 
  2. On the Teams dashboard, click the team.
  3. Click on the “Team Roster” tab and click the “Invite Contacts (Legacy)” button under “Youth Members.”
  4. Select "Parent/Guardian" as the contact type.
  5. Enter the parent/guardian’s name and email address in the appropriate fields.
  6. Enter additional parents/guardians as needed by clicking “Add another.”
  7. Click “Send Invitation.”

This will generate an email to the parent/guardian contact alerting them that they have been invited to sign the youth FIRST Consent and Release Form and to apply their youth to your team. If they do not already have a user profile, they will be asked to create a parent/guardian account and complete their youth’s registration.

Once the youth team member has been applied to the team, you will need to go back to the Team Roster page to accept or decline the youth team members. To do so, scroll down to “Pending Applications" under the youth members section, then click the “Options” menu on their contact card and select “Approve Membership.” You will then see the accepted team members on your printable roster.

 

Option 2

Invite youth (youth must be age 13 and up, FIRST® Tech Challenge and FIRST® Robotics Competition teams only):

  1. Log in to your Dashboard at www.firstinspires.org.
  2. On the Teams dashboard, click the team.
  3. Click on the “Team Roster” tab and click the “Invite Contacts (Legacy)” button under “Youth Members.”
  4. Select “Youth Team Member” as the contact type.
  5. Enter the youth’s name and email address in the appropriate fields.
  6. Enter additional parents/guardians as needed by clicking “Add another.”
  7. Click “Send Invitation.”This will generate an email to the youth which will ask them to update their profile and accept the invitation.

This will generate an email to the youth which will ask them to update their profile, apply to the team, and invite their parent/guardian to sign the FIRST Consent and Release Form.

 

 

Option 3 (FIRST Robotics Competition teams only)

Re-invite youth members from the prior season:

  1. Log in to your Dashboard at www.firstinspires.org.

  2. On the Teams dashboard, click the team.

  3. Click on the “Team Roster” tab.

  4. Click the “Print Prior Season Roster” button.

Once the youth team member has been applied to the team, you will need to go back to the Team Roster page to accept or decline the youth team members. To do so, scroll down to “Pending Applications" under the youth members section, then click the “Options” menu on their contact card and select “Approve Membership.” You will then see the accepted team members on your printable roster.


Questions? Please visit our Support page or contact us via email customerservice@firstinspires.org

Parents / Guardians (Global)

Parents / Guardians new to FIRST and registering their youth for the first time through the FIRST Dashboard:

  1. Visit www.firstinspires.org and click “Register” in the upper-right-hand corner.
  2. Create an account with your name, date of birth, and email address (NOT your youth’s information).
  3. Once you are logged into your account dashboard, click “My Roles” on the navigation sidebar and select “Parent/Guardian.”
  4. Click the blue “Add a Youth” button.
  5. Enter your youth’s profile information and click the blue “Continue” button.
  6. Review the FIRST Consent & Release form.
  7. When ready, type in your name in the “Signature” field.
  8. Click the blue “Accept & Submit” button at the bottom of the Consent and Release Form.
  9. Select the program, manually type on your youth’s team number on the “Apply to Team” page, and click the “Apply to team” button. If you do not know your youth’s team number or program, please contact the lead coach to request this information.

Returning Parents / Guardians re-registering their youth through the FIRST Dashboard:

  1. Visit www.firstinspires.org and click “My Dashboard” in the upper-right-hand corner to log in.
  2. Once you are logged into your account dashboard, click “My Roles” on the navigation sidebar and select “Parent/Guardian.”
  3. Click your youth's name and enter your youth’s profile information as prompted and click the blue “Continue” button.
  4. Click the “Acknowledgement Forms” tab at top of page
  5. Click the FIRST Consent & Release form title to expand.
  6. When ready, type in your name in the “Signature” field.
  7. Click the blue “Accept & Submit” button at the bottom of the Consent and Release Form.
  8. If youth has not been applied to team, click blue "Apply to Team" button on the top right area. Select the program, manually type on your youth’s team number on the “Apply to Team” page, and click the “Apply to team” button. If you do not know your youth’s team number or program, please contact the lead coach to request this information.

Questions? Please visit our Support page or contact us via email customerservice@firstinspires.org.

Youth Invitees (Global FIRST Dashboard)

Information coming soon!

Frequently Asked Questions

General Youth Registration Questions

When does the registration and FIRST Consent and Release Form need to be completed?
Each participant must have the updated form signed prior to the first in-person team meeting and/or first event.

Why is FIRST requiring youth team members to register?
Registration of youth team members is needed to:

  • Establish a system of communication with parents/guardians of team members
  • Comply with Youth Protection policies by having a way for FIRST to contact parents/guardians of participants in case of emergency
  • Provide lead coaches with an electronic Team Roster that identifies their team and makes management of paperwork easier
  • Provide FIRST with information on who is participating in our programs.  This information is used to apply for grants and sponsorships to help grow our programs. We never share personal information about you or your youth without your explicit permission to do so.
  • Reduce the cost and amount of paper that needs to be processed and shipped and stored at FIRST Headquarters in New Hampshire.

How will FIRST use the information I provide?

FIRST NEVER SELLS YOUR DATA

FIRST will use the information to:

  • Understand whom our programs are serving to ensure they are accessible to all.
  • Meet the requirements of sponsors, foundations, and funders who require FIRST to report on the total number of participants served, and their demographic characteristics.
  • Provide you with information about FIRST programs and opportunities. Youth under the age of 13 will not be contacted by FIRST.
  • The FIRST Privacy Policy provides more information on how FIRST stores and uses registration data.

Will the lead coach have access to my youth's data?
The Youth Protection-screened lead coach of your youth’s team will have access to your youth’s first and last name. In addition, these lead coaches will be provided with your name, phone, and email address. For youth 13 years of age or older, the lead coaches will also have access to your youth's email and phone (if different from the parent). No other information is shared with the lead coaches.  Please see the FIRST Privacy Policy for more information.

How will FIRST protect our information and identity?
FIRST takes the protection and privacy of data very seriously. Our Privacy Policy ensures that data is protected and used appropriately. For more information, please review the Privacy Policy.

What if my youth does not have a team to join?
FIRST does not match youth to existing teams due to our privacy policy. Teams form in local communities and recruit as needed. We encourage those looking for a team to contact local schools, libraries, or youth organizations that may have a team in place or an interest in starting one. An online search may also be helpful, as some teams share contact information through websites and social media pages. Please find additional suggestions below on how to find a team:

  1. Using the Team and Event Search tool on our website is a great way to look for teams in your area!
    • Use the “Filter” section to narrow your search results by program
    • The result may yield team number, name, location, and rookie year. Teams have the option of disclosing an email address publicly. We cannot provide contact information for teams that opt to not disclose that information;
    • We recommend conducting a Google or other web search on the team's name. Often a website or Facebook page will appear in the search results that may provide team contact information;
    • As many teams form via schools, youth organizations, and community groups, we also recommend reaching out to these organizations in your area to inquire if any have a FIRST team and if so, if they are looking for additional members. 
  2. Program Delivery Partners (PDPs) are sanctioned to run our programs in specific regions. These PDPs might be aware of area teams looking for team members. To locate the PDPs name and contact information, kindly visit our Find Local Support page.

What if I do not register my youth?
FIRST requires all teams to have youth team members registered with FIRST. Youth team members who have not registered will not be permitted to participate in the FIRST team and compete in FIRST events.

In cases where a student is unable to register due to lack of internet access or an undue burden, FIRST will not require registration in the Youth Registration System and the youth may submit a paper copy of the FIRST Consent and Release Form. The parent/guardian should contact the lead coach of their youth’s team to request a paper copy of the FIRST Consent and Release Form. The lead coach will then contact the local FIRST Program Delivery Partner, who will review request and determine if an exception will be made. 

What if I still have questions?
Please visit the FIRST Help Center.

Troubleshooting Assistance for Parents

I registered my youth but indicated the wrong team number or program. What should I do?
Once logged in, click My Roles on the navigation sidebar and select Parent/Guardian. Click on the youth and then click Youth Team List at the top. Click Withdraw from Team on the right of the team information, then click the Withdraw button on the confirmation window to complete the withdrawal.

To re-apply your youth to the correct team, click the blue Apply to Team button on the upper right.

I did not receive my account activation email. How can I activate my account?
Please request a password reset email from the login page. 

My email changed. How do I access my account?
You may log into the system with your existing login credentials and update your email address in your user profile.

If you do not remember your password to your existing login credentials, but still have access to your old email account, please visit the login page here: www.firstinspires.org. Click on the “Forgot password” link and follow the directions from there. If you are still having issues, please email customerservice@firstinspires.org with your new email address, and we will assist you with updating your email address. Once your email is updated, you will receive confirmation at the new email address.

It looks like I have completed all of my youth’s account information, but I do not see the FIRST Consent and Release Form to sign?
As the parent/guardian, you must be logged into the system with YOUR user account email address. Once logged in, click "My Roles" on the navigation sidebar and select "Parent/Guardian." Click your youth's name and enter their profile information as prompted, then click the blue "Continue" button. Click the "Acknowledgement Forms" tab, expand the FIRST Consent & Release form, type your name in the "Signature" field, and click the blue "Accept & Submit" button. 

My youth's team application was denied—why?
Your youth’s lead coach accepts or denies youth team member applications. Please contact them directly as FIRST HQ has no information regarding application status.

My youth is 18. Do I need to complete a FIRST Consent and Release Form for him/her?
No, as a legal adult, your youth can complete the registration process and sign the FIRST Consent and Release Form from their own user account.

How do I register my youth if I do not have a computer or access to the Internet?
There are several options if you do not have access to a computer or the Internet. You can speak with the lead coach of your youth's team to determine if they have access to a computer you can use to register your youth. Some teams hold a registration meeting where parents/guardians register their youth together. Most local libraries have free computer and Internet access. If the team is connected to your youth's school, you may be able to access a computer there. 

If you are not able to access a computer, email, or the Internet, please contact your youth's lead coach to request a paper copy of the FIRST Consent and Release Form.  The lead coach will then contact the local FIRST Program Delivery Partner, who will review the request and determine if an exception will be made. 

Additional information

If you have any further questions, please visit the FIRST Help Center.

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