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Get Your Pool Noodles!

Aug 15, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director

A friendly reminder to get your pool noodles!

Double Elimination 2023 Data and Updates

Aug 08, 2023 Written by Fiona Hanlon, FIRST Robotics Competition Team Experience Specialist

As we round out the end of summer, we wanted to share some information & updates on the Double Elimination playoff structure that we implemented for the 2023 season. 

Carpet at 2024 Events

Jul 19, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director

The carpet that will be used for 2024 FIRST® Robotics Competition events will be the same carpet that was used in 2023 (and prior) seasons.

Learning Content Available Through Thinkscape for FIRST Robotics Competition Teams

Jul 17, 2023 Written by Lori Birch, Senior Specialist, Education Workforce Development

Are you looking for content specifically for students in a particular job role? FIRST® Education has been developing courses for teams over the last year that help increase team knowledge tied to industry certifications.

New Features on FRC-Events Webpage!

Jul 14, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director

Sharing some exciting upgrades that we have made to frc-events.firstinspires.org!

Learning Skills for Your Team and Gaining Industry Certifications

Jul 12, 2023 Written by Lori Birch, Senior Specialist, Education Workforce Development

In this blog, we will cover how to help your team increase knowledge and improve students’ learning for future careers by explaining resources available for students to gain industry credentials.

Summer Learning to Support Your Career Path and Help Your Team

Jun 28, 2023 Written by Lori Birch, Senior Specialist, Education Workforce Development

If you want content to keep students engaged in the off-season, the Thinkscape courses are designed to help students gain skills to support their FIRST team within the team role.

Registration is Open!

May 23, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director

Registration for the 2024 FIRST® Robotics Competition season, CRESCENDOSM presented by Haas, officially opened on Wednesday, May 17! We also wanted to let you know of two exciting changes for registration.

Expanding the Kit of Parts

May 15, 2023 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior Program Director and Ted Hood, Kit of Parts Engineer

We are so excited for CRESCENDOSM presented by Haas, but before we get there, we have off-season events to attend, game details to finalize, and an exciting announcement to make!

Celebrate the Class of 2023

May 09, 2023 Written by Michelle Long, Director of Alumni Relations

Class of 2023: CONGRATULATIONS. We, across FIRST, are so proud of all that you have accomplished so far and all that you will accomplish in the future. You have made it through the most tumultuous years of high school that anyone could imagine. We are so proud to have you as a member of the FIRST community, and we look forward to being with you as you step into adulthood and become a FIRST alum.