2nd Round Event Registration l 1st Round Event confirmations l Added Events l Program Info
2nd Round FTC Event Registration
The 2nd Round Event Registration form (link) will open on Friday, October 11 at 7:00 am.
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- Participating in a 2nd qualifier is optional for teams.
- A team’s “2nd round” qualifier could chronologically occur before a team’s “1st round” qualifier.
- Second qualifier events are populated on a first come-first served basis until an event’s capacity is reached. Later events fill faster than early events.
- The home event placement carries the only guarantee that multiple teams out of the same school/org. can be placed at the same event due to the space constraints inherent to 2nd event placement.
- Teams will be prompted to register their 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. choice. The more choices are given, the more likely the team will be able to be placed in a 2nd round event. Providing limited choices could result in a team not being placed in a 2nd qualifier.
- FTC does not use the Team Dashboard for event registration nor will a team’s confirmed events be listed on the Team Dashboard. Confirmed event assignments will be posted on the MI FTC Team List.
Event Status:
At capacity: 11/23-Detroit, 12/07-Farmington Hills
Near capacity: 11/02-Midland, 11/09-Kingsford, 12/07-Allendale, 12/07-Kettering
Selecting an event that is at capacity will waitlist a team for that event. Once an event reaches capacity, any subsequent selections for that event will be waitlisted.
1st Round FTC Event Confirmations
1st Round Event placement confirmations are posted. Visit the MI FTC Team List to find your team’s confirmed event placement.
If your team has NOT YET submitted their 1st Round Registration form, please do so right away.
Link: 1st Round FTC Event Registration Form (click to open link)
- Teams officially registered for the season with FIRST: http://firstinmichigan.
us/FTC/mi-ftc-team-list/. Put your team number in the “search” box then click the “+” sign to expand the toggle box. - Teams NOT yet registered for the season with FIRST: Teams Not Yet Registered List
- Teams not yet registered are asked to additionally submit the following form with their 2019-2020 FIRST season registration status: Team Status Report
Additional Events
- Nov 01-02 Auburn Hills FTC Qualifier
- Nov 01-02 Petoskey FTC Qualifier
- Nov 22-23 Tri-County (Mason) FTC Qualifier (priority Tri-County League teams)
Tri-County (Mason) FTC Qualifier – Nov 22/23
The Nov 22-23 Tri-County (Mason) event is open to teams that are participating in the pilot Tri-County FTC League for FTC team in Eaton/Ingham/Jackson counties. As this league is a pilot, this event is also open to non-league teams as space allows. Priority placement is given to Tri-County League teams. If your team is located in Eaton/Ingham/Jackson counties (only) and would like to be a part of the Tri-County league pilot, please fill out this Tri-County FTC League Interest form (link).
Details of the event registration process along with the link to event registration forms can be found on the EVENT REGISTRATION PROCESS page of the FIRST in Michigan FTC website. A list of events for the season can be found on the EVENTS site page.
REGISTER YOUR TEAM
Teams must be officially registered for the 2019-2020 season with FIRST HQ in order to be confirmed for events.
The registration guides linked below contain info on establishing a FIRST Account, setting up a team profile, inviting contacts, applying for screening, accessing the Storefront, etc. with screenshots. A quick reference guide for Team Dashboard tasks like inviting contacts, navigating the FTC Storefront is linked: Team Dashboard Guide.
- Returning Teams (veterans) – remember to register using your existing team number. MI FTC Archived Team Lists
- Veteran Team Registration Guide
- Update team contacts – Remember to have matriculating team contacts invite their replacements before moving programs.
- New Teams (rookies) – start the team registration process but DO NOT PAY for anything until applying for the FIRST FTC HQ Rookie Team Grant. Apply for this grant using your temporary team number which starts with “2019”.
- Rookie Team Registration Guide
- See rookie team grant requirements outlined below before paying for anything.
- Team Name is a mandatory field when setting up the Team Profile. If your team does not have a name yet, just fill in TBD. You can update this field at a later time once a team name is chosen.
EXPLORE GRANTS
Visit the FIRST in Michigan GRANTS website page for the latest available grant opportunities. Key elements for most grants:
- Teams must be comprised solely of middle school grade team members.
- Affiliated with a school or established youth enrichment 501(c)(3) organization. A school affiliation maximizes the use of available grants.
- Must compete in a FIRST in Michigan sanctioned event in the given season.
- Rookie team grants:
- New teams are eligible for rookie grants when all existing team(s) out of the same school/organization are registered for the current season.
- See the FIRST in Michigan FTC Archived Team Lists for team lists from prior seasons. The 2nd tab is a historical list of past teams by location/affiliation through 2018-2019 season.
- Team must apply for the FIRST (HQ) FTC Rookie Team Grant to be eligible for the FIRST in Michigan FTC Rookie Team Grant.
- The intent of the rookie team grant funding is to assist a new team with their initial start up costs (FTC registration fee and reusable kit of parts).
- Team members and mentors may move through the program but the team number and kit of parts stay with the school/organization for reuse year to year.
- New teams are eligible for rookie grants when all existing team(s) out of the same school/organization are registered for the current season.
PARTS & EQUIPMENT
- SKYSTONE game elements are available for pre-order from AndyMark.
- Veteran teams are able but not required to purchase FTC Kit of Parts components through the FTC Storefront. Storefront purchases are limited to once per season per component category.
- Discount codes for REV and Pitsco are available through the FTC Storefront. From the FTC Storefront, click on the “SUPPORT” link on the top right corner. Once redirected, scroll down the site page and click on “How to Order Extra Parts” link in the leftmost sidebar. REV offers a 15% discount and Pitsco offers 25%.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Links to program information on the FIRST in Michigan (FiM) and FIRST HQ websites:
- Run a Team – Addresses many FAQs
- Resources – Links to FIRST HQ resources, parts, and vendors, logos, etc.
- Grants – information will be updated as grants become available; check back periodically
- Team Eblast Archive
- FIRST FTC HQ Blog – latest program announcements
- FTC Curriculum – Free curriculum; can be used as a stand-alone course or as a supplement to areas where the team needs extra support.
PROGRAM PARTICULARS
- Alignment: In Michigan, we run a slightly different progression of programs from FIRST national. In Michigan, FTC is a middle school only program with teams comprised solely of MI middle school aged/grade team members. Teams must be properly aligned in order to be eligible for FiM FTC grants and to participate in FIRST in Michigan FTC events.
- Team Size: FTC team size is capped at 15. Multiple teams out of a given school/organization are welcome and can be eligible for all grants. Please review grant requirements in the above linked doc.
- Team Eblasts. FIRST in Michigan FTC team eblasts (sent from michiganftc@gmail.com) are sent to the Team Administrator and Lead Coach 1 and 2 for each team. The eblast distribution list is pulled from the FIRST Team Registration System, per FIRST HQ protocol, so additional email addresses cannot be added to the FIRST in Michigan FTC eblast list.
