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FTC Season Kickoff Events\u00a0 l\u00a0 Game Element Sweepstakes\u00a0 l\u00a0 MDE Grant l\u00a0 Season Registration\u00a0 l\u00a0 Key Dates\u00a0 \u00a0l\u00a0 Events\u00a0 l\u00a0 REV Driver Hub\u00a0 l\u00a0 Remaining Grant Funds\u00a0 l ESSER Funds and Class Packs<\/p>\n

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FTC SEASON KICKOFF EVENTS<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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The 2021-2022 FTC season will officially kickoff on Sept. 18, 12:00PM (noon) with the reveal of the season\u2019s new game, FREIGHT FRENZY!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

There will be kickoff events in various locations around the state. While attending a kickoff event is optional, these events often offer workshops, info sessions, and all will feature a “reveal” of the FREIGHT FRENZY official playing field! Visit the EVENTS<\/a> site page for details on how to connect and gather with your FIRST in Michigan (FiM) FTC community to launch this new season. Not all events have their sign-up forms linked yet so check the website page regularly for updates.<\/p>\n

Game materials including the game animation and Game Manual 2 will be posted on the FIRST site at https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resource-library\/ftc\/game-and-season-info<\/a>. FIRST FTC HQ will air the FTC Kickoff broadcast via FIRST\u200btv https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/firstinspires<\/a> on September 18 at 12:00 pm. The game animation will occur at roughly the 1 pm mark of the broadcast.<\/p>\n

FREIGHT FRENZY GAME ELEMENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Teams can order a partial or full set of FREIGHT FRENZY game elements directly from AndyMark<\/a>, an official FIRST vendor.<\/p>\n

FIRST FTC HQ SWEEPSTAKES<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

FIRST HQ is giving away four full sets of FREIGHT FRENZY game elements as part of a sweepstakes offering. To be in the sweepstakes, teams need to complete their 2021-2022 FIRST Tech Challenge team season registration before September 15, 2021. \u200bIf your team has already completed their FIRST Tech Challenge season registration, they are already entered into the sweepstakes.\u200b<\/p>\n

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MDE FIRST ROBOTICS STATE GRANT OPENING SOON<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

The MDE FIRST Robotics state grant has been approved! The grant will likely open for application in late Sept. Funding for public and non-public schools is included! Teams must be officially registered for the 2021-2022 season in order to be eligible for the grant.<\/strong> The grant award will once again have two components – a team grant plus a coach stipend. Stipends are capped at one per building, per program level.<\/p>\n

As usual, the school\/district’s Level 5 employee (superintendent, principal, finance) applies on behalf of all the FIRST teams in their school\/district. Payout is made directly to the school through their monthly school aid payment. Teams work with their school\/district to determine a method to draw on those funds i.e. submit receipts for reimbursement. More info soon!<\/p>\n

SEASON REGISTRATION IS OPEN!<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

The 2021-22 FTC season registration is open! Welcome to both our new and returning teams. For those teams re-engaging with FTC after a COVID-induced hiatus year, we’re so happy to have you back on board! Use this handy reference sheet for an overview of all FIRST in Michigan program offerings for both competition teams and Class Packs: FIRST in Michigan Overview of Programs<\/a>. Visit the FIRST in Michigan FTC RUN A TEAM<\/a> website page for information on a variety of team-related topics.<\/p>\n

Returning Teams<\/strong> (veterans) \u2013 Returning teams register with their existing team number. Check the MI Archive FTC Team List<\/a> (tab 1 & 2) for a list of historical team numbers.<\/p>\n