Earlier today, our team blast included a few broken links in the Resources of the Week section. We have updated the links below. 

We apologize for the mix-up and appreciate your understanding.

Kickoff Worksheet - This worksheet helps teams identify important rules and strategies for each season's game. 

Kickoff Game Break Down Worksheet - A worksheet, created by The Compass Alliance, that helps teams break down the game after Kickoff. 

Hi ,

In this week's blast:

⚙️ Safety Animation Award 

⚙️ Season Registration Payment Deadline 

⚙️ Thanksgiving Holiday Hours 

⚙️ Blog Updates 

⚙️ Prepare for Kickoff Resources

Program Updates, Deadlines, & Reminders

Extended Deadline! Safety Animation Award sponsored by UL Solutions Deadline: Due to issues with the website overnight, the Safety Animation Award deadline has been pushed to Friday, November 22, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Be sure to submit your animation via the FIRST Dashboard before the deadline! 

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours: FIRST Headquarters will be closing on Wednesday, November 27, at 3:00 p.m. ET in recognition of the U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, December 2, at 8:30 a.m. ET. 

FIRST Robotics Competition Blog Updates:   

✏️ FIRST Choice and Virtual Kit of Parts have Launched for the 2025 Season! 

Resources of the Week: This week’s resources are focused on Kickoff! We recommend that teams identify a plan now for how they want to breakdown the game and these two worksheets should help provide starting points: 

Kickoff Worksheet - This worksheet helps teams identify important rules and strategies for each season's game. 

Kickoff Game Break Down Worksheet - A worksheet, created by The Compass Alliance, that helps teams break down the game after Kickoff. 

Upcoming Deadlines:  

⚙️ Friday, November 22 (NOTE: Date Change) at 3:00 p.m. ET - Safety Animation Award Closes 
⚙️ Monday, December 2 (NOTE: Date Change) at 12:00 p.m. ET - MySite Roll-Over 
⚙️ Monday, December 2 at 12:00 p.m. noon ET - FIRST Choice Priority List round 1 closes 
⚙️ Thursday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m noon ET – Founder’s Reception Registration closes