Countdown to Kickoff!

Your Pre-Kickoff Checklist:

Coaches: begin checking these items off your list as kickoff approaches so your team is READY to RUCKUS as soon as the new game is released. 

STEP 1: Register your Team with FIRST

Be sure to log in to your Dashboard at www.firstinspires.org to update your team contact information. Please be sure to include accurate contact information for both coaches. 

STEP 2: Apply for Grants

Rookie teams can apply for FIRST Tech Challenge startup grants. Veteran and Rookie teams in the Chandler and Tucson areas can apply for Arconic Foundation Grants. Information about both opportunities can be found HERE. 

STEP 3: Pay for your Team Registration & Buy your Robot Kit

All teams need to pay for your team registration and robot kit of parts ASAP UNLESS you've applied for a FIRST Tech Challenge Grant. Don't pay your registration until you hear if a grant was awarded. Once grant funds are applied, you can log in and pay any differences. Payment for team registration and your kit is done via your Dashboard. 

STEP 4: RSVP for Kickoff

September 8 Rover Ruckus will be launched! CLICK HERE to RSVP for the Kickoff events in AZ and NM. Both events will feature a full field and a variety of workshops to help get your season off to a great start. 

Interested in hosting a programming workshop at Kickoff? Contact Head FTA Eric Eliason. 

STEP 5: Choose your Qualifying Tournaments

This year we're offering 8 qualifiers in Arizona and 2 in New Mexico leading to the AZ & NM Championship in February. Registration for qualifiers will open by the end of this week! We're offering discounted registration fees for the November events, so compete early and often to get the most out of your season. Capacities for qualifiers can be found on the list to the right. 

Nov. 10 - White Mountain

Nov. 17 - Gilbert

Dec. 1 - Glendale

Dec. 8 - Tucson

Dec. 15 - Phoenix

Jan. 12 - Queen Creek

Jan. 12 - Alamogordo

Jan. 26 - Chandler

Jan. 26 - Albuquerque

Feb. 9 - West Valley

Stay tuned for Tournament Registration information coming your way soon! 

GO TEAMS!!!