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2018 Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL
Oct 24, 2017 Written by Frank Merrick.Edited 10/26/2017 to correct the opening date to Thursday, November 9, 2017. Details about the 2018 Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL, including deadlines and the theme.
Thanks and Welcome!
Oct 23, 2017 Written by Volunteer Resources.
Second Event Preference Results and Drive Base Opt-Out
Oct 19, 2017 Written by Frank MerrickSecond Event Preference Results
The second round of event assignments have been completed, and all went smoothly! Huzzah!
Last Chance for Second Round Preference Submissions and Some Data
Oct 18, 2017 Written by Frank MerrickDon’t forget, the second round of event preference submissions closes tomorrow, that’s Thursday, October 19, at Noon Eastern Time. We won’t be accepting late submissions, so be sure to get yours in on time!
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.