Hi ,

In this week's blast:

⚙️ Kickoff Broadcast 
⚙️ Kickoff Kit Replacement Parts System 
⚙️ Official Q&A System 
⚙️ Blog Updates 
⚙️ Matching Gifts 

Program Updates, Deadlines, & Reminders

Reminder! Kickoff Broadcast: Watch the FIRST^® Robotics Competition 2025 season kickoff celebration January 4, 12:00 p.m. ET on the FIRST Robotics Competition YouTube Channel. Featuring the game reveal of REEFSCAPE^SM presented by Haas, with appearances from FIRST^® faves, including FIRST CEO Chris Moore, FIRST Founder Dean Kamen, CrunchLabs Founder Mark Rober, and many more!

Kickoff Kit Replacement Parts System: The Kickoff Kit replacement parts system opens Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET and closes Friday, January 10, at 12:00 p.m. ET. If you’re a “MySite” team who received your kit after January 10, please email us at frcparts@firstinspires.org within two (2) business days of receipt of your Kickoff Kit with any missing/damaged items. For more information about this process please check the Kit of Parts page. 

Opening Soon! Official Q&A System: The FIRST Robotics Competition Question and Answer System opens on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET. 

FIRST Robotics Competition Blog Updates:   

✏️ Just a few days until Kickoff! Be sure to review this blog for reminders around Kickoff and to get access to the encrypted version of game manual, Kickoff Checklists, CAD, etc.  

Matching Gifts: Did you know that many employers will match volunteer hours and monetary donations to nonprofits like FIRST? Check to see if your employer has a matching gift program and how you can direct those funds to support the FIRST mission, your region, or your team by designating a matching gift. 

Upcoming Important Dates:  

⚙️ Saturday, January 4 at 12:00 p.m. noon ET - Kickoff 
⚙️ Saturday, January 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET – Virtual Kit Kickoff Release, Kickoff Kit Replacement Parts System Opens, and FIRST Choice: Round 2 Opens 
⚙️ Wednesday, January 8 at 21:00 p.m. ET - Official Q&A Opens 
⚙️ Friday, January 10 at 12:00 p.m. ET – Kickoff Kit Replacement Parts System Closes