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Program Updates, Deadlines, & Reminders

Event Rules Updates: This season, the Event Manual is going back into the Game Manual. Please visit the FIRST Robotics Competition Blog for more information and updates.

KitBot Shopping List: Kickoff is around the corner, and we are so excited! In this FIRST Robotics Competition blog post, we release the shopping list of items to purchase for the KitBot.

Digital Animation Award sponsored by AutomationDirect.com: Submissions for the Digital Animation Award are now being accepted through January 18, 2024. Specific details on how to submit and requirements can be found on the Digital Animation Award webpage.

CRESCENDO^SM presented by Haas Tech Preview: Check out some upcoming new tech updates with Collin Fultz, FIRST Robotics Competition Sr. Program Director for the upcoming season! Stay tuned for the next tech preview, releasing at 12:00 noon ET on December 13 on the FIRST Robotics Competition YouTube channel.

Team Tip – Delegate and Designate: Share this email blast with your FIRST Robotics Competition team! We know mentors are busy, it can be helpful to designate a team member or parent to read the weekly team blast on Thursdays and report important information out to the team. That way you won’t miss out on any upcoming deadlines or season specifics. If your designated team blast reader is over the age of 18, all they need to do is sign up to receive the email on our Team Blast Archive. All blasts are also posted on the archive within 24 hours of sending.

FIRST Updates

2024 FIRST^® Championship Team Housing Now Open! Visit www.firstchampionship.org for hotel locations, booking instructions, and the team link to start choosing your housing blocks. If you're determined to attend FIRST Championship presented by BAE Systems but awaiting official confirmation this season, you can still check out available hotels and rates now so you’re ready to book when your team advances.