2020 FIRST Robotics Competition Rule Changes for Stop Build Day Retirement

If you've received your FIRST Alumni Handbook and you want to learn more, you've come to the right place!

Resources to help teams learn about programming, and how to program their FIRST Tech Challenge robots. 

The FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA) is responsible for keeping the FIRST Robotics Competition field running smoothly and in accordance with FIRST requirements. The FTA works in collaboration with event staff, the FIRST Technical Advisor Assistant (FTAA), other key volunteers at the event, and FIRST staff.

Event Photographer volunteers for FIRST Robotics Competition photograph and document the event via still images. Photographs should be professional in nature, and not include selfies or inappropriate behavior or language.

Volunteer Coordinators are responsible for recruiting, assigning, and managing volunteers at their assigned FIRST event.

The Volunteer Lounge Monitor volunteer role is a crowd control position

The Volunteer Registration Assistant for FIRST Robotics Competition manages the check in and registration activities at the Volunteer Registration table. Provides direction, assistance, and information to event volunteers and attendees.

Off-Season information, including downloads for using the Field Management System (FMS) and how to get your event posted.

The Control System Advisor assists teams with Robot Control System-related issues