FTC August Update 8-15-2022

FTC Update 8-15-22

Kickoff is Coming!

• Washington Community High School
• Center Grove High School
• Penn High School
• Purdue University

RSVP Here

Season Resources

Check out these resources available on the FIRST Inspires website.

• Robot Building Resources
• Programming Resources
• Team Management Resources
• FIRST Energize Theme Content – Free Downloads

Audio Game Manual 1

Iowa FTC Team #13206 Wave Droids created an audio version of FTC Game Manual 1 for students who have reading challenges and/or are auditory learners. It is published as a podcast on Spotify under “Wave Droids #13206 Community Resources”.

They plan to record Game Manual 2 when it comes out, as well as create YouTube videos highlighting forum updates. The Wave Droids would also love your feedback and ratings on Spotify, Instagram, YouTube & Reddit!

FIN Grant Applications – Now Open!

The FIRST Indiana Robotics grant application process for 2021-2022 is now open.

We encourage all teams at all levels to fill out our application. This will enable us to determine if you are eligible for any of our existing or future regional team support grants. It will also help us to be able to let prospective grantees know how their grant dollars will impact our teams.

If you are a Toyota-sponsored or Rolls-Royce-sponsored team, this grant application is required for that support. Click Here to see these amazing opportunities, including the NEW Plex Smart Manufacturing Grant.

• FIRST Team Grants – FAQ
• FIRST Fundraising Toolkit – Section 7 Grant Resources
• STEMfinity Grants Listing
• The Grantsmanship Center
• GrantSpace
• Title IV Part A – Indiana Department of Education

Scholarship Opportunities

FIRST Scholarship Portal opens September 1st, please share this link with any college-bound seniors on your team!

FIN Consent & Release

As you begin registering team members, please make them aware that they must fill out both the national consent & release at www.firstinspires.org, and the local consent & release form.

Good News!  The new & improved FIN consent and release form will allow coaches access to their team’s information so they can see who is ready to compete, and who still needs to finish up their paperwork.  Our team is busy putting the finishing touches on this new system, and we will send the link in a separate email as soon as it is ready.

Outreach Opportunity

Who:  Starbase Indy
What:  Showcase robots at this year’s convention
When:  November 25-17, 2022
Where:  Indianapolis Marriott East

About Starbase

Starbase Indy is a fan-run Star Trek convention held each year on Thanksgiving weekend. We are fans not only because we enjoy Star Trek, but also because it inspires us. From this inspiration comes the mission of our convention:  The mission of The Starbase is to provide inspirational content and activities relating to Star Trek, STEM, and humanitarianism to aid in creating a future that is inclusive and diverse. We host a yearly gathering place to connect creators and explorers in the community with fun and enriching experiences for all.

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