Registration for 2014-15 Season opens tomorrow!
Can you believe it's already time for a new season of FTC! Starting tomorrow, May 14, at 12 p.m. (ET), Teams can begin registering in the Team Information Management System for the 2014-15 FTC Season.
Even though Kickoff and the game reveal are still a few months away, it's never too early to get a jump on next season. Whether you're a rookie or veteran Team, the Spring and Summer months are great times to get ready for when competitions start in the Fall.
This process of preparation begins with registration. If you're new to the program, spend some time reviewing the "Register a Team" and "Starting a Team" section of our website. When you feel you understand the process, visit the Team Information Management System to complete your registration and pay the $275 registration fee. Once that's done, you can order* your kit of parts.
Rookie Teams should start going through the resources available on the FTC website, try building with the kit of parts, organize their Team, and get a jump start on learning how to design and program an FTC robot. It's also a good idea to connect with the FTC organizers in your area to find out if there are any pre-season events or workshops you could participate in.
If you're a veteran Team, promote yourself through outreach initiatives, seek new sponsors and switch up the roles of team members to allow for personal growth. Consider reaching out to other teams in your area to hold a scrimmage, workshop or other off-season robotics fun.
A major change for this season is the need for each Team to have two adult Mentors/Coaches who have gone through the FIRST background screening process. This is part of a new youth protection initiative to ensure students in all FIRST programs have a safe environment to grow, learn and have fun. Visit the Youth Protection Program website for more information on this change.
The season kickoff and game reveal happen September 6. Will you join us?
*In order to be eligible to order your kit of parts, you must have two registered, screened adult mentors. Learn more about this process on the Youth Protection Program web page.
This process of preparation begins with registration. If you're new to the program, spend some time reviewing the "Register a Team" and "Starting a Team" section of our website. When you feel you understand the process, visit the Team Information Management System to complete your registration and pay the $275 registration fee. Once that's done, you can order* your kit of parts.
Rookie Teams should start going through the resources available on the FTC website, try building with the kit of parts, organize their Team, and get a jump start on learning how to design and program an FTC robot. It's also a good idea to connect with the FTC organizers in your area to find out if there are any pre-season events or workshops you could participate in.
If you're a veteran Team, promote yourself through outreach initiatives, seek new sponsors and switch up the roles of team members to allow for personal growth. Consider reaching out to other teams in your area to hold a scrimmage, workshop or other off-season robotics fun.
A major change for this season is the need for each Team to have two adult Mentors/Coaches who have gone through the FIRST background screening process. This is part of a new youth protection initiative to ensure students in all FIRST programs have a safe environment to grow, learn and have fun. Visit the Youth Protection Program website for more information on this change.
The season kickoff and game reveal happen September 6. Will you join us?
*In order to be eligible to order your kit of parts, you must have two registered, screened adult mentors. Learn more about this process on the Youth Protection Program web page.
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