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It�s time to get in the game !  Better yet get your own game and practice so you�ll have a jump on the competition. FIRST � Tech Challenge is holding another sweepstakes drawing for � version of the FIRST� RELIC RECOVERY SM field, and you could win. With a quarter field, your team can get hands-on experience with this season�s game elements, program your robot to exact field specifications, run practice matches, and strategize game play tactics. If you�ve already registered for the 2017/2018 season you�re all set. If you haven�t registered for this season, do it now and you�ll be entered into the sweepstakes . The last  drawing closes tomorrow at midnight! Tell your friends that now is a perfect time to get started in FIRST Tech Challenge. Within 6 weeks a new team can be up and running with all the benefits of FIRST �. Over $60 million dollars in scholarships, a robotics kit that has amazing capabilities, and a community that will help you succeed all await. All you need to do is reg

During this season of thanks, we want all our teams to know how appreciative we are of you -- not just because of your participation in FIRST programs, but for all you do to make it loud for our mission. You understand how important it is to inspire young minds and engage kids in STEM, and the statistics prove it � kids who participate in FIRST programs are more interested in doing well in school and going to college. Each and every one of you understand that FIRST is about more than robots; it�s about empowering students everywhere to make the world a better place. We want to encourage even more kids around the world to dream big, and we invite you to join us. On Giving Tuesday (November 28), we�re rallying our #stemsquad and participating in this global day of giving back through a 24-hour marathon fundraiser! Join the movement by setting up your own fundraising  page �the process is simple, and only takes a few minutes.  Customize it, share your page with friends and family, and

If you�ve ever been interested in participating in the FIRST Tech Challenge Game Design Committee, this is your chance! We will be accepting applications to add one member to the committee. The application will be open from 11/20/2017 through 12/18/2017 at 12:00pm EST . The current Game Design Committee is made up of five members, and we are looking to add a sixth member who will help the committee make progress on the 2018-2019 season game cycle. This individual will also shadow the current committee on a weekly conference call to get a feel for how the GDC supports the current season game. If you are interested, or know anyone interested, please feel free to pass this along! The official volunteer description, along with a link to the application are listed below. Game Design Committee � Volunteer Position Description The FIRST Tech Challenge is seeking an interested individual to serve one game cycle (approximately 18 months) as part of our Game Design Committee. The Game Design C

The Dean�s List Award recognizes nominated leaders and ambassadors from every FIRST� Tech Challenge team who exemplify leadership qualities, an entrepreneurial spirit, and are ambassadors of FIRST and FIRST Tech Challenge. The Dean�s List Award began in 2010, when Dean Kamen realized that for FIRST to continue its mission of inspiring youth, he needed leaders who understand and demonstrate the values and ideals of FIRST ; students who will help drive the FIRST movement. Already inspired by their own FIRST involvement, these students ensure that future generations are able to experience the positive impacts of FIRST . Each FIRST Tech Challenge team may nominate up to two students who are in 10 th or 11 th grade that exemplify leadership qualities, an entrepreneurial spirit, and are ambassadors of FIRST and FIRST Tech Challenge. Each FIRST Tech Challenge team should work together to determine which two teammates they feel most deserve to be nominated for the Dean�s List Award. T

What do you think of when you think  FIRST ? Do you think of the people that you meet? The events you go to? Your Team? Other Teams? ROBOTS?!?!?! What do I think of when I think of FIRST ? I think of you. Yes you! Whoever you are reading this blog post. FIRST is a lot of things, but most importantly it�s the people . All the many things that FIRST is are nothing without the people who make up our community.  There are many ways to remain a part of the FIRST community after your time as a student on a FIRST Team ends! As a FIRST Alum, you can remain part of the community as an event-day volunteer and/or team coach or mentor; or donor; or advocate! In addition to the ways you can give back to FIRST , we want to stay a part of your life and continue to help you be successful. As a high school participant on a FIRST Team you�ll gain access to our alumni programs: The FIRST Scholarship Program , FIRST Internship Portal and FIRST Alumni Group on LinkedIn . To learn more about an