| Task | |
| 6-Sep | Intro to club, expectations and worksheets. Stay with names or change? Talk about fundraising options and start-of-season party. Our main focus is going to be on this page, which has all the info on it. |
| 9-Sep | Nationwide kickoff for FIRST competition. See the new course at this event. Details for getting to this event are in this document |
| 13-Sep | Intro equipment, assign groups and roles. Start working on basic chassis (Tetrix). Brainstorm ideas for robot, no ideas kicked out! |
| 20-Sep | Work on robots |
| 27-Sep | Talk about sponsors, fundraising, check in on discount cards. Need to pay for fees. Make sure team leaders are adding to “wish lists”! Always be looking for opportunities to connect and network. Look at Let’s Go Robotics, Steico Industries, Genentech, 5d Robotics. |
| 4-Oct | Stumped on ideas? Try looking up YouTube videos here! There are people that are done with their robots and ready to test… what are our stumbling blocks? Need extra supplies? Talk with your team captain and we’ll get things ordered! |
| 11-Oct | Should have chassis ready and moving. If not, pick up the pace! Our first competition is coming up in December. What do we need to start making things happen? |
| 18-Oct | Teams are starting to lose focus a little. We meet once a week, so our time needs to be 100% productive. What’s your role in your team? What could you be doing to be more efficient? |
| 25-Oct | Possible visit from rookie team to share arena. Intro team motivation system (tasks are below, along with dollar values) and roles. We HAVE to get moving, literally. We have the manpower, we have the funds, we have the resources, we just need the motivation and the proactive mindset. |
| 1-Nov | Making good progress. Continue to find your place in the team and help out wherever you can. |
| 8-Nov | Make sure that you’re paying attention coding. The “autonomous” period is a great chance to get ahead. |
| 15-Nov | Remember to memorize the “glyph” patterns. You get points for each one and you get extra points if they’re in a certain pattern! |
| 22-Nov | Watch some videos of teams that have been successful at this. It offers you some insight into things to do or don’t do. |
| 29-Nov | Teams doing very well. With the vacation coming up, make sure you get as much done before the break as possible! |
| 6-Dec | Don’t forget to read the player’s manual to look at awards (pg. 44 and here) and see what you can do to achieve them. |
| 13-Dec | Last practice before vacation. I would suggest having at least one independent meeting during vacation. |
| 20-Dec | Vacation – no practice |
| 27-Dec | Vacation – no practice |
| 3-Jan | Vacation – no practice |
| 10-Jan | Last minute strategic meeting, try robots out in arena. Please either sign up for the team online (you should have received an email) or download/fill out/sign this form. (Spanish version) |
| 14-Jan | First competition at Mater Dei Catholic High School. We need to meet at ECHS D208 at 0630, leave by 0700, register at the place at 0800 and the competition runs until at least 1200. They say it’s scheduled until 2:30pm, which includes the finals. It’s customary to stay and watch, even if we don’t make it (which we WILL!). |
| 17-Jan | Review footage from Mater Dei: what could we have done better? Set up goals for next competition. Where did we succeed? What are our challenges? |
| 24-Jan | |
| 31-Jan | |
| 07-Feb |
Tasks for this week:
- Work with your team captain to create a plan for getting sponsors, share with aaron.grable@oside.us – $10
- Get all the sizes of tshirts from everyone on your team and submit to Grable through an email – $10
- Find three potential sponsors, get their email and send ME (aaron.grable@oside.us) an email you would send to them to ask them to sponsor us. I’ll clear that for mistakes and then have you send it off – $15
- Create a materials list for your table display and add it to your team’s wish list (see your team captain for more information) – $10
- Help with re-designing the tape on the arena to match the picture on the screen – $10
FIRST Tech Challenge Event Types
Workshop – These events can cover a variety of FIRST Tech Challenge and robotics-related topics. They are often hosted by vendors, Affiliate Partners or teams.
Kickoff – Held each September, this event is when the new season’s game is revealed. Kickoff offers the opportunity to see the game reveal live, network with other teams and strategize about the new season.
Scrimmage – A small event run by volunteers, usually a team or Affiliate Partner, good for practice and playing experience. These events can have anywhere from three to 20 teams and may not include judging and awards. These events do not qualify teams for championship tournaments. May also be called a Practice Day.
Leagues/Meets – Meets are similar to a traditional sporting event. Teams compete in smaller, more frequent competitions to gain points that will advance them to the next level tournament play. Leagues/Meets are currently in several regions and experiences may vary based on the region. Contact your local FIRST Tech Challenge representative with questions regarding these events.
Qualifying Tournament – These events are held in areas with a large number of teams. In these events, teams compete for positions at Championship Tournaments. Qualifying Tournaments adhere to FIRST standards in format, judging and awards.
Super-Qualifying Tournament – These events are held in regions with a large number of teams and/or Leagues. In these regions, teams advance from either a League Championship or Qualifying Tournament to a Super-Qualifying Tournament, and then to the regional or state Championship. Super-Qualifying Tournaments adhere toFIRST standards in format, judging, and awards.
Championship Tournament – A regional- or state-level event. U.S. Teams compete for a chance to advance to one of four Super-Regional Tournaments. Championship Tournaments may require teams to advance through a Qualifying Tournament structure. Championship Tournaments adhere to FIRST standards in format, judging and awards. For the 2013-2014 season, international Championship Tournaments do not yet have Super-Regionals and advance directly to the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship.
Super-Regional Championship Tournament – Teams in the U.S. advance from regional- or state-level Championship Tournaments to compete at one of four Super-Regional Tournaments. Teams advance from a Super-Regional to the FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship. For information on the four U.S. regions, visit the Super-Regionals FAQ page. Super-Regionals are FIRST-endorsed events and adhere to FIRST standards for format, judging and awards.
World Championship – This national-level event is the culmination of the season. To compete in this event, U.S. teams must advance from a Super-Regional Tournament, while international events advance teams from their respective Championship Tournaments. View Results and Hall of Fame.
Tournament organizers reserve the right to limit the numbers of teams attending any of these tournaments. NeitherFIRST nor the local organizer can guarantee a tournament in your area, even if you have registered with FIRST.
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