Hi ,

In this week's blast:

⚙️ FIRST^® Choice 
⚙️ Express Enrollment 
⚙️ ️FIRST^® Robotics Competition Blog Updates 
⚙️ Best Practices for FIRST Robotics Competition Awards Resource

Program Updates, Deadlines, & Reminders

FIRST^® Choice: Regular Ordering opens Friday, January 24 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The open ordering phase of FIRST Choice is a traditional first-come, first-serve ordering process. Teams add items to their carts and check-out using credits remaining after the previous rounds. 

Express Enrollment: Lead mentors in the United States and Canada with completed FIRST Youth Protection Screenings can take advantage of Express Enrollment for youth members, which provides a simplified experience on mobile and desktop to register and accept youth to FIRST teams. View Express Enrollment Coach/Mentor Instructions and the Express Enrollment Parent/Guardian Instructions. 

FIRST Robotics Competition Blog Updates:   

✏️ 2025 Safety Animation Award Winner and Finalists 

✏️ Award Deadlines Approaching 

Resource of the Week: Check out the Best Practices for FIRST Robotics Competition Awards resource to see some general tips for talking with judges as well as some suggestions for the Dean’s List and FIRST Impact Award!  

Upcoming Important Dates:  

⚙️ Friday, January 24 at 12:00 p.m. ET – FIRST Choice Regular Ordering Opens 
⚙️ Thursday, February 6 at 3:00 p.m. ET – Woodie Flowers Award Application Closes, Dean’s List Award Application Closes 
⚙️ Thursday, February 13 at 3:00 p.m. ET – FIRST Impact Award Application Closes