Aloha Teams,
We hope your FTC season is progressing well. We have several important updates for you today. But first, let’s address a question that may be concerning you.
Is it too late to start a FTC team and participate fully in the season?
No, it is definitely not too late. In fact, it’s entirely possible given our expanded season, for a team to start as late as January and still enjoy the full season experience. To us, “full participation” means competing in three League Meets, one League Tournament, and/or Championship. Participation in the Championship is not mandatory, however, your team’s award earning prospects will be greatly diminished by missing the event.
Good news! No registration fees for Hawaii Teams!
Hawaii FIRST Robotics® has officially waived the $120 Hawaii team registration fee. It’s our way of supporting all the hard work you do when learning new skills and making the world a better place.
Great News!! FREE RevRobotics Control Hub for Hawaii Teams
Our stellar sponsor, Hitachi Hawaii, has graciously provided Hawaii FIRST Robotics with funding to support each team’s effort this season. Thanks to Hitachi’s generous support, each registered Hawaii team participating in the Ultimate Goal Hawaii season will receive a new RevRobotics Control Hub, a $300 value. Click here to request yours.
Expanded Hawaii Season Calendar (link)
To accommodate the various scheduling requirements of our teams, we have added many new events to the season. Beginning this month, teams may participate in weekly league events stretching to the end of February. March will include a League Tournament in which all teams may participate, as well as the Ultimate Goal Championship event. Note, all Hawaii events will be held remotely (online) and teams will have a one week period in which to complete the required matches and submit scores for each event.
Scoring Software release expected in late November
The official FIRST FTC Scoring Software is anticipated to be released by the time our first League event begins on Nov. 29. If the software is not released in time, teams may decide to forego that week’d event OR use paper scoresheets. Paper/pencil scores should be submitted directly to your FTC Partners.
Are you missing information?
If you missed the Official FIRST FTC Kickoff or the Hawaii FTC Kickoff, you may be missing key season information your team will need. Please review the kickoffs (links above) and then visit the FTC Team Management Resources page for official game manuals, grant opportunities, and practical help with setting up your remote league events.
That’s for now. Send us an email when you have questions or need help. Until next time, keep up the good work. We wish you all the best.
Your FTC Partners,
Aaron, Blake, and Jenny
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