Team Blast: May 7, 2026

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In this week's blast:

⚙️ 2026 Kit of Parts Survey
⚙️ FIRST^® CANOPY™
⚙️ Upcoming Important Dates
⚙️ Other FIRST Updates

Program Updates, Deadlines, & Reminders

Reminder! 2026 Kit of Parts Survey: We want to hear from you! The 2026 Kit of Parts survey is now available. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. We ask that no more than one student and one mentor from each team fill it out. You must be at least 13 years old to enter a response. The survey closes on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

FIRST^® CANOPY™: We’re excited to announce our 2026-2027 biodiversity-themed robotics season! Get ready for BIOCORE™ presented by Haas, part of the 2026-2027 FIRST CANOPY season, and delve into the heart of what sustains life on Earth. More details about 2026-2027 season registration will be available soon, including opening date, pricing, and a new registration/purchasing storefront experience. Watch the FIRST Community blog and your email for updates.

Upcoming Important Dates:

🗓️ Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – FIRST Signing Day

Other FIRST Updates:

Make sure your 2025-2026 roster is complete: If you're planning to participate at a late/off-season event, make sure all student participants and coaches/mentors appear on your team roster. When the FIRST Dashboard closes for the 2025-2026 season, your roster will be locked. 