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From the FTA Notepad

Mar 13, 2024 Written by Chuck Harris, FIRST Robotics Competition Principal Software Engineer

Sharing some observations from the FTA Notepad to help improve your experience at your upcoming event(s).

 

Week 1 Wrap Up

Mar 05, 2024 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director

Nearly 30,000 youth participants representing 1,165 teams played more than 2700 matches at 30 events in Week 1 of the CRESCENDOSM presented by Haas season!

Youth Protection Reminders & Updates

Feb 27, 2024 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist & Perla Lopez Freed, Senior Manager, Youth Protection Program

Events are underway, and we wanted to share a few reminders and updates relating to Youth Protection.

Treating Each Other Well At Events

Feb 21, 2024 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director

As the tension of event season begins, remember to use Gracious Professionalism®, Coopertition®, and all the FIRST® Core Values as that compass.

Getting Ready for Your First Event

Feb 15, 2024 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director

The stage is set, and official events begin next week! Make sure your team is ready for your event this season.

2024 Scoreboard and Live Stream Graphics

Feb 14, 2024 Written by Jason Proulx, FIRST Robotics Competition Software Engineer

Today’s blog is our annual sneak peek at a few of the graphics you’ll see on the scoreboard at your events or on live streams.

Getting Ready for FIRST® Championship

Feb 08, 2024 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist

We’re just a few months away from the 2024 FIRST® Championship presented by BAE Systems, and we could not be more excited! 

2024 Digital Animation Award Winner and Finalists

Feb 07, 2024 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Director

FIRST® Robotics Competition is delighted to announce the winner and finalists for the 2024 Digital Animation Award sponsored by AutomationDirect.com!

Diary of an Innovator Team 1466: The Season Begins

Feb 06, 2024 Written by Team 1466, Webb Robotics and FIRST Robotics Competition Staff

2024 Team Avatars

Feb 01, 2024 Written by Jason Proulx, FIRST Robotics Competition Software Engineer

The Team Avatar Submission Portal is NOW OPEN!