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Your source of season information for the FIRST Robotics Competition.
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2023 FIRST® Championship Information
Oct 20, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST® Robotics Competition Program DirectorPlans are being finalized for the 2023 FIRST® Championship event. While we don’t yet have all the details confirmed, we wanted to share what we know now.
Reminders: Kit of Parts Opt-Out, Grants, Pool Noodles and More!
Oct 17, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Senior DirectorA bundle of reminders for the upcoming season!
A New Program Director for FIRST Robotics Competition
Oct 12, 2022 Written by Chris Rake, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, FIRSTShortly after FIRST® Championship, we launched a search for our new Senior Director of FIRST® Robotics Competition. It is my pleasure to announce that we have completed this search, and Collin Fultz will be the new Senior Director of FIRST Robotics Competition, effective immediately!
A New Event and the Founder’s Reception
Oct 06, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program ManagerAs we said in this blog post, we were anticipating one additional Regional event in Turkey this season. I’m excited to announce that the new event, the Mersin Regional, is happening in 2023! After a two-year hiatus, we’re also excited to bring back the Founder’s Reception on Friday, January 6, 2023.
Second Event Registration, Black Tote Opt-Out, Kit & Kickoff Selection
Oct 03, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program ManagerEvent Preferencing round 1 wrap-up, round 2 reminders, and updates on Black Tote Opt-Out and Kit & Kickoff Selection!
Event Updates and Reminders
Sep 28, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program ManagerEvent updates plus event preferencing and grants reminders galore!
More Than
Sep 27, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program ManagerOn September 26, FIRST® announced the launch of More Than, a campaign to dismantle labels for kids and promote self-esteem through STEM.
2023 Safety Animation Award Theme & Safety Manual Now Available!
Sep 23, 2022 Written by Ashley Marie Johnson, FIRST Robotics Competition Program SpecialistWe are excited to announce the theme for the 2023 Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL Solutions: Power in the Pits!
Black Tote or…?
Sep 22, 2022 Written by Kate Pilotte, Sr. Kit of Parts ManagerThe “Kit” has evolved to include more than just what’s shipped in totes at the start of the season; it’s the Kickoff Kits (totes, Drive Base Kit/voucher), FIRST® Choice, and the Virtual Kit. This year, we're trying something new-ish.
Events, Event Preferencing, and Teaser!
Sep 21, 2022 Written by Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program Manager2023 FIRST Robotics Competition Regional and District events that will be available for the first round of preferencing are now posted for your review! Also included is a reminder about event preferencing and information about the season teaser.