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Spring Tweaks

Mar 02, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick.

Be sure to see the changes to the pegs on the FIRST STEAMWORKS field.

Mission Control and Championship Notification/Payment Timing

Mar 01, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick.

Important information about FIRST Championship notifications and payment timing! Also, check out what happens at our Mission Control!

firstinspires.org -- What's New?

Mar 01, 2017 Written by the FIRST Web Team.

Check out the new features on the firstinspires.org website!

FIRST STEAMWORKS Audience Displays

Feb 28, 2017 Written by Danny Diaz, FIRST Robotics Competition Systems Engineer

Are you wondering what the Audience Displays will look like this year? Check them out here!

More Consistent Webcasting and a Few Event 'Carefuls'

Feb 27, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick.

Great news about the webcasting standardization that is starting this year, plus make sure that safety rules are being following, even when you are Steampunk'd out!

New Chief Volunteer

Feb 27, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick.

Congratulations to Paul George on being named the new Chief Field Supervisor!

The ShREK

Feb 24, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick and Andy Baker.

 

From Frank:

For things that must be done, it’s always a good idea to have a ‘Plan B’. With FIRST STEAMWORKS, the field must be able to count the fuel being scored in the boiler. And while we have confidence in our equipment being able to handle that very well, things happen. 

Stop Build Day and Digital Animation Award Winner!

Feb 21, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick.

Take note of the Stop Build Day time change! And take a look at the Digital Animation Award Winner!

Official Week Zero and Regional Slots Open

Feb 16, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick.

Be sure to check out the Week 0 Webcast on Saturday! And, have you considered attending another event? There's still space in lots of places and there's still time to sign up!

Two More Awards This Week!

Feb 15, 2017 Written by Lori Burkhamer and Miriam Somero, Area Managers, FIRST Robotics Competition.

Details about the next 2 awards due this week: Entrepreneurship and FIRST Dean's List!