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So Much Information!

Oct 25, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick

FIRST Championship Waitlist Registration is scheduled for Thursday, November 3 at 3pm ET. We need more rookie teams! Rookie grants available until November 3. Plus DLC Pack 2 will be available on Thursday, October 27 at 7pm ET, and we would love to include your original work in DLC Pack 3!

Stop Build Day Survey Results

Oct 21, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

The results from the 2017 Stop Build Day Survey are here!

Safety and 2nd Regional Event Registration

Oct 19, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

The 2017 Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL has released its theme! Plus, 2nd Regional Event Registration opens tomorrow, October 20th, at Noon Eastern.

More than Dressing Up, District Registration, and Beta Team Correction

Oct 17, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Vintage Tomorrows is a great document about the Steampunk movement. The preview is below! Also, we are looking forward to 2nd Regional Event Registration on Thursday, 10/20 at Noon Eastern! And a correction to the Beta Test blog.

Control System Update

Oct 13, 2016 Written by Kevin O'Connor, Robotics Engineer, FIRST Robotics Competition.

A new (old) radio announcement paired with WPI library news. Plus, the list of 2017 Beta Test Teams!

2nd District Event Registration and 2017 Medals

Oct 12, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Reminder that 2nd Event Registration is open for DISTRICT TEAMS on Thursday, October 13 at Noon Eastern. Michigan and Pacific Northwest Teams can register starting at 11 AM Eastern on Thursday, October 13. Also, check out the FIRST STEAMWORKS medals!

2nd District Event Registration Thursday – Important New Information

Oct 11, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

2nd District Event Registration for Michigan and Pacific Northwest Teams will open at 11 AM Eastern on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Registration for MI and PNW will temporarily close at 11:45 AM Eastern on Thursday, October 13, 2016. 2nd District Event Registration will open for ALL DISTRICT TEAMS at Noon Eastern on Thursday, October 13, 2016.

Important Dates

Oct 07, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Updates to the Season Calendar now available! 2nd District Event Registration will happen on 10/13 at Noon Eastern. 2nd Regional Event Registration will happen on 10/20 at Noon Eastern. Read the blog for additional dates!

Regional Registration Issues

Oct 06, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Detailed information about today's Regional Initial Event Registration.

Event Registrations, Behind the Lines, and Drive Base Opt-Out

Oct 05, 2016 Written by Frank Merrick.

Initial Event Registration for Regional Teams opens tomorrow (10/6) at Noon Eastern. Plus Behind The Lines premiers tonight (10/5) at 8pm Eastern! Check out the Champion Chairman's Award Winners as they talk about how to improve your team! Don't forget that Drive Base Opt-Out ends Thursday (10/6) at Noon Eastern.