Category: FIRST Tech Challenge

mahalo to our volunteers

Luana

MAHALO NUI to each and every one of our 100+ FABULOUS volunteers that came out to support the festivities this past weekend. The FRC Hawaii Regional, FLL Explore Expo, FLL Challenge and FTC demonstrations were a phenomenal success because YOU, our volunteers, freely, excitedly, and whole heartedly gave up your time to support robot enthusiasts from around the world!

A huge shout out goes to the following student leaders for their roles during the events:

  • FTC Inspire Award Team 18120 (Poki Cacti)
  • FLL Challenge Champion Team 51507 (Robo-Rangers – Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii)
  • FRC Student Ambassadors from:
    • Iolani
    • Kalani
    • Kauai
    • Konawaena
    • Maryknoll
    • Mid-Pacific
    • Mililani
    • Molokai
    • Pearl City
    • Punahou
    • Waialua.

FTC Hawai’i Team Update Feb 6, 2022

Aaron

Aloha FTC Coaches. As we enter the final weeks of the Freight Frenzy Hawai’i season we want to congratulate your team for making it this far. With the Championship just around the corner it’s time to highlight several upcoming dates and deadlines. Please share this information with your team.

FTC Teams planning to participate in the Hawai’i Championship event must complete the following requirements to be considered for awards:

  • complete a minimum of 2 League meets (10 matches total)
  • submit completed match scores via FTC Scoring System
  • submit an Engineering Portfolio via FTC Scoring System by Feb 15
  • complete an Interview with judges on Feb. 26. RSVP by Feb 15 below.
  • Submit Championship match scores by March 5
  1. Championship Judging and Awards
    • Engineering Portfolio –  due Feb. 15, 2022
  •  (Optional) Control Award Submission 
  1. Championship Judge Interviews
    • Judge Interviews will be held via Zoom on Feb 26
    • RSVP HERE to select your preferred time slot. Confirmations will be emailed to coaches.
    • Interview Format
      • 15 minutes is allocated for each team
      • 5 min team presentation
      • 5 min to demonstrate your robot running a match with scoring
      • 5 min Judge Q & A
  1. (Optional) Dean’s List Nominations Due by Feb 15
    • Submit nominations via your Team page at https://ftc-scoring.firstinspires.org/
    • If you are planning to submit a nomination by the deadline, NOW is the time to reserve an interview time slot.  RSVP for the Dean’s List Interview HERE. 
    • Interview Confirmations will be emailed to the Coach who must forward it to the nominee.
    • Interviews will be via Zoom on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 starting at 8:00am.
    • See the Dean’s List Nomination Guide for full information
  1. Championship Awards
    • Championship Awards Presentation will take place via ZOOM on March 12 at 9:00am. The ceremony will also be live-streamed on YouTube and available for later viewing.

FRC Volunteers Needed! PASS THE WORD!

FIRST Robotics Competition, Hawai’i’s most elite STEM event for high school students needs volunteers to assist at the Hawai’i Regional Competition. This huge and exciting event takes place at University of Hawai’i Manoa campus from March 30 to April 2. We encourage all FTC coaches, parents, mentors to assist with the plethora of tasks required to make this event a success. If you or someone you know wants to make a positive impact in the community by inspiring our youth, please encourage them to volunteer for FRC. Register to volunteer here or email us for more information at [email protected]. MAHALO!

FTC Freight Frenzy kickoff Invitation

Aaron

Aloha Students, Team Leaders, Mentors, and Volunteers!

Hawai’i FIRST Robotics is delighted to present the Hawai’i FTC 2021 “Freight Frenzy” Kickoff.  Although we are not able to come together in person during these unusual times, we certainly can meet online to launch the new season and explore the opportunities for you to continue learning, building, and exploring new challenges.

 Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021

9:00am to 10:00am,  via ZOOM: https://tinyurl.com/5cdp9ww8

Meeting ID: 892 5020 7036

Passcode: 353473  

What you will learn: 

  • How the Hawai’i season will progress under current COVID conditions
  • How Game Rules, Matches, and Events have changed to accommodate your team’s unique scheduling needs 
  • New Team Grant Opportunities
  • Revisions  to the Championship Event 
  • Answers to  all your questions

For more information about FIRST Tech Challenge and other FIRST programs, go to https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc/game-and-season

See you at the Kickoff,

Aaron, Jenny, & Blake

Your FTC Partners with 

Hawaii FIRST Robotics 

a 503c3 Hawai’i non-profit organization

FTC “Freight Frenzy” Season Preview

Aaron
  1. “Freight Frenzy” Kickoff announcement
  2. Preview of Season Logistics
  3. $$$ Grants for Teams
  4. What are your plans for this season?
  5. You are invited: Be a Hawai’i FTC Planner

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“Freight Frenzy” Online KickoffFREIGHT FRENZY logo

The FIRST® Tech Challenge season will kick off September 18 with the new game “Freight Frenzy”. 

  • Links to the national and Hawai’i Kickoff events will be posted when available. 
  • Registration for the 2021-2022 season is now open in the FIRST Dashboard.
  • Game rules include half-field modification options for remote and hybrid formats as needed. 

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2021-2022 FIRST® Hawai’i FTC Preview
Here’s a look at what we’re planning for the 2021-2022 Hawai’i FTC season:

  • The Hawai’i season will consist of weekly remote qualifying events similar to last year
  • League Meets will be scheduled weekly from November to March providing flexibility for teams to participate on their preferred schedule.  
  • In-person events are NOT planned at this time based on the latest recommendations from the Hawai’i Department of Health and CDC.  
  • For the latest information about FTC Hawai’i events, team grants, and more

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$$$ Grants for Teams

  • $1,000 Bayer FIRST Team Grants. Oahu, Molokai, and Maui only. Sept 30 deadline.
  • $500 FIRST Tech Challenge Rookie Grant. Deadline 11/01/21
  • FIRST Equity and Access Grant for rookie and verteran teams. Deadline 8/16/21
  • $1,000 BAE Systems Team Grant for rookie and veteran teams. 
  • For the latest grant offers visit https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/team-grants

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Tell us your plans for this season? 

We are committed to working with you to bring FIRST Tech Challenge to the students in your life. Although we’re doing our best to navigate current uncertainties, we cannot effectively plan ahead without feedback from you.  So, please email us and tell us if your team(s) will be participating this season, along with any suggestions for improving our program.  

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Become a Hawai’i FTC Planner 

We always do better with your help. Please join us for the Hawai’i FTC Planners meeting via Zoom, Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 4:00-5:00pm.  Email us for the Zoom link. 

We look forward to working with you to move FTC FORWARD.

Aloha,

Aaron, Blake, & Jenny

FTC Partners for
Hawaii FIRST Robotics,
a 501c3 non-profit organization