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Behind the Lines Episode 2
Oct 17, 2017 Written by RoboSportsNetwork.Details about the Behind The Lines episode that airs Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 8pm ET!
Stay with FIRST: Event Housing and Travel
Oct 17, 2017 Written by Ron Falcone.Get the most up to date information about the Event Housing and Travel offered by FIRST and Experient.
Important Deadlines Coming Up!
Oct 16, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick.Don't forget to get your second round preferences in before Noon Eastern Thursday, October 19th. Remember to check your drive base option before Noon Eastern Friday, October 20th.
Mexico City Regional Canceled and Second Round of Event Preferencing
Oct 13, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick.Update on the Mexico City Regional and Second-Round Event Preference System is now open.
Drive Base Opt Out: Take 2
Oct 12, 2017 Written by Kate Pilotte, Kit of Parts Manager
We had more than 1,000 teams participate in the drive base opt out last week.
That was fun, right? So much fun we’re going to open it back up… for two reasons.
Second Round of Preferencing Opening
Oct 10, 2017 Written by Frank MerrickEdit: 10/10/17, 2:35p to 3rd bullet for improved clarity.
The Backfire Effect
Oct 06, 2017 Written by Frank MerrickI learned something interesting this week.
Wikipedia has an entry on ‘common misconceptions’ which I found interesting. Before I provide the link, I should give you a warning that one of the misconceptions, out of the many listed, is about the etymology of commonly heard, but vulgar, word. If you think seeing this word will bother you, please don’t click. If you are OK with seeing this word, here’s the link.
Stop Build Day 2018
Oct 05, 2017 Written by Frank MerrickAbout one year ago, in this blog, we revealed the results of an extensive survey we did of the community regarding their thoughts on Stop Build Day. No survey is perfect, but if this one showed anything, it showed that there is no strong consensus one way or the other on this topic so fundamental to our culture and how we operate.
Behind the Lines Premiere and 2018 Medals!
Oct 04, 2017 Written by Frank MerrickSeason 4 of Behind the Lines will premiere tonight!
Tonight's Season 4 premiere episode features FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2614, MARS, 2017 Chairman's Award winners at FIRST Championship St. Louis.
Registration Issues Update #2
Oct 03, 2017 Written by Frank MerrickThis blog is an update to the registration issues we talked about here.
On Friday, we sent emails to the 148 teams affected by our error offering them slots to the preferred event to which we should have assigned them originally.