{"id":7487,"date":"2024-08-15T15:20:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T22:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/?p=7487"},"modified":"2024-08-29T09:18:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T16:18:28","slug":"08-20-24-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/2024\/08\/15\/08-20-24-2\/","title":{"rendered":"08.20.24 Team Eblast"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sept. 7th FTC Season Kickoff\u00a0 l\u00a0 Sign Up for a Kickoff Event\u00a0 l\u00a0 Preliminary Fall Event List\u00a0 l Trailer Drivers Needed\u00a0 l\u00a0 Competition Manual Available\u00a0 l\u00a0 Studica Legal Parts\u00a0 l FTC SIM Coding Tool l\u00a0 Grants\u00a0 l\u00a0 Purchasing Game Elements\u00a0 l\u00a0 Fall Season Timeline\u00a0 l\u00a0 Register for the Season\u00a0 l\u00a0 Program Links<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SEPT. 7th FTC SEASON KICKOFF!<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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The 2024-25 FTC season INTO THE DEEP kickoff is Sept. 7th with the HQ broadcast at 12pm (noon) and the reveal of the season\u2019s new game, INTO THE DEEP.<\/a> FIRST Tech Challenge teams will dive their robots into the depths of the ocean to explore the unknown and reveal its wonders.It’s not too late to sign up for a local kickoff event.<\/b> See below for the opportunity to network with area teams, acquire some new knowledge and\/or skills, and see the official INTO THE DEEP playing field up close and in person! There is no cost to attend a local FTC kickoff event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SIGN UP FOR A KICKOFF EVENT NEAR YOU!<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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There will be 16 kickoff events in various locations around the state! While attending a kickoff event is optional, these events offer workshops, info and training sessions, and ALL will feature an INITO THE DEEP official playing field on site revealed once the HQ broadcast ends. Plus, kickoff events provide the priceless opportunity to connect with your local FIRST community for ongoing support.<\/p>\n

TO SIGN UP:\u00a0<\/b>Visit the\u00a0FiM FTC\u00a0EVENTS<\/b><\/a>\u00a0site page for a list of area FTC kickoff events including sign-up information. Sign-up is done directly with the event host and not with FIRST in Michigan FTC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

If you don\u2019t quite have a team formed yet, coaches and\/or prospective coaches\/team members\/mentors are welcome to sign-up to attend an area kickoff event. It’s a great way to jumpstart the season and partake in in-person learning and networking opportunities!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PRELIMINARY FALL EVENT LIST POSTED<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n

A preliminary list of fall 2024-25 event has been posted on the FiM FTC EVENTS site page: https:\/\/firstinmichigan.us\/FTC\/events\/<\/a>. There willl be some flux to the list as schools are still finalizing fall activity calendars which could impact event dates\/locations.<\/p>\n

We could use additional qualifiers Week 4: Nov. 9-10.<\/strong> Currently, there are only two events that weekend. FiM FTC can support up to 5 events per weekend as we have 5 event trailers. Hosting is a great outreach for an FRC team and allows more teams to play twice. Hosts retain the $100 per team event fee which comprises the budget for the event.<\/p>\n

Information on hosting a FIRST in Michigan FTC event can be found in this Google folder: FIRST in Michigan FTC Event Organization<\/a>. Resources include equipment list, sample budget, planning guides, schedule, layouts, etc.<\/p>\n

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TRAILER DRIVERS NEEDED<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n

We are looking for awesome people willing to haul our 18 foot trailers to\/from events in November & December. It usually entails a Friday late afternoon drop off and a Saturday evening or Sunday morning pick up. Fuel costs are reimbursed by FIRST in Michigan. The event takes care of unloading and loading the gear on the trailer. If interested, reach out directly to our FiM FTC Logistics Director, Bob Van Ham at bobvanham@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trailer Specifications:<\/p>\n