Thursday, September 8, 2022

It's Beginning to Look a lot like KICKOFF!

 "It's Beginning to Look a lot like KICKOFF!!!!"

Are you ready to meet the POWERPLAY Season??? Come find out what's in the box...It's TIME!

2022 Arizona FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff - Saturday, September 10!
  • Please fill out the KICKOFF RSVP form letting us know your plans for Kickoff!
  • Location: Arizona State University Memorial Union
    • Address
    • Parking Map - please note that there is a parking fee of up to $16 per day. Parking kiosks are available, or you will take a ticket upon entry to the Apache garage. Oversized or tall vehicles can park in the Gammage lot.
    • MU Map - Kickoff & workshops are upstairs, food is available on lower levels
  • Schedule: 
    • 7:30 AM: Doors open, guess the game element
    • 8:30 AM: AZ Season information and welcome
    • 9:00 AM: Kickoff broadcast & game reveal!!!!
      • Followed by game key points by our head referee & field measurements
    • 10:15 AM: Workshops begin
    • 11:15 AM: Lunch (on your own)
    • 12:00 PM: Workshops continue
    • 3:00 PM: Kickoff ends
  • WORKSHOP SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS
    • Thank you to all the teams and volunteers that are presenting workshops!
    • We will post workshop materials to the Blog after Kickoff for teams to access
  • The Arizona Welcome & Season Information will be live streamed on the Arizona FIRST Tech Challenge YouTube Channel. 

2022/2023 Arizona Qualifier Schedule
  • Registration for Qualifiers will open at 10 AM on Saturday, September 10 (Kickoff!!!)
  • Registration will happen in two rounds 
    • Round 1: Select your first two events plus one alternate
    • Round 2: Select your third event from the events with open spots
    • Payment will be due December 2 for all events
    • Qualifier Fees: $225 for 2 qualifiers, $300 for 3 qualifiers
  • Qualifiers: 
    • Nov. 19: Roadrunner - Gilbert Qualifier (Gilbert Christian HS)
    • Nov. 19: Petrified Wood - Phoenix Qualifier (Brophy Prep)
    • Dec. 3: Cactus - Glendale Qualifier (Cactus HS)
    • Dec. 17: Diamondback - Tucson Qualifier (San Miguel HS)
    • Jan. 14: Palo Verde - Goodyear Qualifier (Trivium Prep)
    • Jan. 21: Turquoise - Chandler Qualifier (Valley Christian HS)
    • Jan 28: Copper - Queen Creek Qualifier (American Leadership Acad)
    • Feb 4: Desert Vista - Waddell Qualifier (Canyon View HS)
  • Arizona Championship: February 25, 2022 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff
    • Arizona teams must qualify for the Championship by earning a spot at one of our eight qualifiers. 
    • The Arizona Championship is $250 per team
Grants and Spare Parts Opportunities
  • There are numerous grant opportunities for FIRST Tech Challenge teams! Check out the FIRST Grants page for updates...more being added all the time! 

  • FIRST Tech Challenge Rookie Grants now open! Start a new team at your school, at a middle school or another high school in your district, or start a new community team.

  • Equity and Access Grants - these grants are designed to expand FIRST programs to traditionally underrepresented locations and populations. Apply by September 16!

  • BOEING Company Team Grants - Available to FIRST Teams at all levels who have a BOEING Employee Mentor.

  • Tune into the REV YouTube Channel on Saturday, September 10th, as we release POWERPLAY game breakdown and other game-related video content.

  • Check out REV's Tech Resources series called Kickoff Concepts as they release new content featuring prototypes, demonstrations, and other materials targeted specifically towards the game.

  • REV Robotics is awarding $100,000 in total Team Sponsorships for FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition teams! Applications are now open through September 20, 2022, don’t forget to apply!

  • PITSCO is offering a number of $150 team grants and TETRIX® spare parts giveaways throughout the season. Teams need to enter only once to be considered eligible (super easy!). Sign up at Pitsco.com/FTC22.

  • Check out PITSCO's promo video about spare parts discounts and give-aways all season long. Use promo code TX22FTC to get 25% off TETRIX spare parts!

  • FTC SIM GRANTS - available to teams that HAVE NOT received the Rookie Grant. Play the simulation and enter for a grant. 



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