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FTC Hawai’i Team Update Feb 6, 2022

February 8, 2022February 8, 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
      • In order to be considered for awards, teams must submit an Engineering Portfolio. 
      • The Portfolio is a 16 page (max) summary of the Team’s Engineering Notebook.
      • Submit the Portfolio electronically via your Team Page at https://ftc-scoring.firstinspires.org/
      • See Game Manual Part 1 Remote Events for full Portfolio instructions
  •  (Optional) Control Award Submission 
    • This is only required if your team wishes to be considered for the Control Award
    • See Game Manual Part 1 Remote Events for instructions
  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
    • To prepare your team for the interview we strongly recommend downloading and reviewing the Hawai’i Judge’s Rubric
  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 info@hawaiifirstrobotics.org. MAHALO!

FRC Kickoff Saturday!!! Jan. 8, 2022

January 7, 2022February 8, 2022 Aaron

Join us online for The 2022 FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff celebration presented by Ford. Check it out at 7 a.m. Hawai’i Time on FIRSTtv. The pre-show starts at 6:45 a.m. [HST] to give you a chance to warm up the tubes in your TV, pop some corn, and make sure the antenna is pointed in the right direction. Questions? Email us at info@hawaiifirstrobotics.org.

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