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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I)

Feb 01, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics Competition

FIRST Robotics Competition has recently taken more steps forward in our work prioritizing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and I wanted to make you aware of them.

Remote Judging Update

Jan 25, 2022 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Engagement Specialist

Back in November, we released a blog that shared that Single-Day Events are judged remotely. At the time, the plan was that traditional events would conduct judging in-person (although events could choose to do Dean’s List remotely). 

Seasons

Jan 19, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics Competition

One of the many things I love about FIRST is its seasonality. There’s something natural and comforting about being able to look at a calendar and have an idea of not just what the weather may be like outside (if you live in a place like New England) but what’s going on in FIRST Robotics Competition. 

Team Avatars Return for 2022

Jan 12, 2022 Written by Matt Pilotte, Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering

For the 2022 FIRST Robotics Competition season, teams will once again be able to submit a Team Avatar to represent them on the RAPID REACT Audience Displays and their frc-events.firstinspires.org team pages.

And We're Off!!!

Jan 11, 2022 Written by Kate Pilotte, Sr. Kit of Parts Manager

Kickoff Saturday!!!

Jan 07, 2022 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics Competition

I went to my first ever New England Patriots football game Sunday. 

Kickoff: So Close!

Jan 06, 2022 Written by Kate Pilotte, Sr. Kit of Parts Manager, but the product of work by so many!

In just a few days, we will kick off the 2022 season. Things happen quickly so we want to make sure you are prepared.

A Message from the Woodie Flowers Award Winners

Jan 03, 2022 Written by Woodie Flowers Award Winners

As a youngster, Woodie Claude Flowers was surrounded by loving parents and mentors that instilled many essential core values in “Scooter” including the importance of Woodie being helpful, kind, respectful, inquisitive, and humble.

Volunteer Registration and FIRST Championship Health and Safety Policy

Dec 28, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics Competition

Volunteer Registration is now open for all FIRST Robotics Competition events, including FIRST Championship! 

District Allocations, Rookie All-Star, and FIRST Championship Open Waitlist

Dec 22, 2021 Written by Frank Merrick, Director FIRST Robotics Competition

We have determined the number of slots Districts will get at FIRST Championship, and Districts have determined the number of Chairman’s Awards, Dean’s List Finalists, Engineering Inspiration Awards, and Rookie All-Star Awards they will be recognizing at their District Championships.