FIRST Indiana Robotics

Chairman's Award Deadline
2019-02-07 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
The Chairman’s Award Submission is due on this day at 3:00pm Eastern Time.
Only students can submit this award.

Woodie Flowers Award Deadline
2019-02-07 15:00
Today the Woodie Flowers Award Submission is due at 3:00pm Eastern.
Only students can submit this award.

Dean's List Award Nominations Due
2019-02-14 12:00
These nominations are due on this day by Noon Eastern Time.

2019 St. Joseph District Event
2019-03-08 17:00 - 2019-03-10 19:00 | Penn High School, 56100 N Bittersweet Rd, Mishawaka, IN, 46545, United States

2019 Tippecanoe District Event
2019-03-22 17:00 - 2019-03-24 19:00 | Jefferson High School, 1801 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN, 47905, United States
Check out the FIRST Travel Resources for this event for discounts on hotels!

2019 Center Grove District Event
2019-03-28 17:00 - 2019-03-30 19:00 | Center Grove High School, 2717 S Morgantown Rd, Greenwood, IN, 46143, United States

2019 Indiana State FRC Championship
2019-04-11 17:00 - 2019-04-13 19:00 | Kokomo Memorial Gym, 5 E Superior St, Kokomo, IN, 46901, United States

IndianaFIRST Inaugural Award Luncheon
2019-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Launch Fishers, 12175 Visionary Way, Fishers, IN, 46038, United States
The students, mentors, & volunteers in FIRST are changing the world. Teams are organizing amazing programs focused on legislative and cross-program engagement. It’s time to recognize the amazing achievements of individuals and teams in our community.
Join us as we celebrate our community at the IndianaFIRST inaugural Awards Luncheon.
More information is coming soon.

IU Forums
2019-08-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Luddy Hall, 700 N Woodlawn Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States

Michigan City Town Hall
2019-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | AK Smith Area Career Center, 817 Lafayette St., Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States
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Michigan City
AK Smith Area Career Center 817 Lafayette St. Michigan City, IN 46360
Thursday 8/22/2019
6-8PM CENTRAL

Kokomo Town Hall
2019-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | AndyMark Headquarters, 1900 E North St, Kokomo, IN, 46901, United States
Kokomo
AndyMark 1900 E North St. Kokomo, IN 46901
Friday 8/23/2019
6-8PM EASTERN

Evansville Town Hall
2019-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Toyota Visitors Center, 4000 Tulip Tree Dr., Princeton, IN, 47670, United States
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Evansville
Toyota Visitors Center 4000 Tulip Tree Dr. Princeton, IN 47670
Monday 8/26/2019
6-8PM CENTRAL

Greenwood Town Hall
2019-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Center Grove High School Innovation Center, 2789 Trojan Ln, Greenwood, IN, 46143, United States
Greenwood
Center Grove Innovation Center 2789 Trojan Lane Greenwood, IN 46143
Tuesday 8/27/2019
6-8PM EASTERN

First Round Event Preference Opens
2019-09-19 12:00
FRC Teams Select their First Event Preference within your dashboard. You have one week.

First Round closes Thursday September 26th at NOON Eastern

IndyRAGE
2019-09-27 17:00 - 2019-09-28 17:00 | Perry Meridian HS, 401 W Meridian School Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46217, United States
IndyRAGE is a unique event as it ties the FIRST competition together with an event focused on girls. Female motivational speakers and an open discussion led by women in STEM fields will give girls the opportunity to ask questions and get motivated about engineering and other STEM fields. Girls are also encouraged to try new roles at this event.
Pit crews are encouraged to be all-female. We recognize this as a significant challenge to teams, so this is not a requirement. Teams are encouraged to recruit new mentors for this event!

Kit and Kickoff Registration Opens
2019-10-10 12:00
FRC Mentors select their Kit and Kickoff location from their dashboard.

Kit and Kickoff Closes : 11/18/2019 – 12:00 NOON EASTERN

Second Event Registration Preference Opens
2019-10-10 12:00
FRC Mentors can select their second event preference starting today. The window is open for one week.
Second Round Closes October 17th at NOON Eastern

Purdue FIRST Forums
2019-10-19 07:30 - 16:00 | Forney Hall, Purdue University, 480 W Stadium Ave, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
Get all the travel and schedule information here!

Additional District Registration Opens
2019-10-31 12:00
FRC Mentors can select a third play starting today. This is done in their dashboard.
This additional registration closes November 7th at NOON Eastern.

Chairman’s, Dean’s List, and Woodie Flowers Awards System Opens
2019-11-07 12:00 - 23:30
Students or Mentors depending on the award can begin their submissions this day.
Chairmans Due February 6th at Noon
Woodie Flowers Due February 6th at Noon
Dean’s List Due February 13th at Noon

Boiler Bot Battle
2019-11-16 08:00 - 18:00 | Purdue Armory, 812 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
Schedule

FRC Registration Due
2019-11-18 12:00 - 17:00
Rookie $6,000
Veteran $5,000
A PO (minimum) needs to be sent to ar@firstinspires.org by Noon EASTERN this day.

FRC Kickoff - Indianapolis
2020-01-04 08:30 - 13:00 | University of Indianapols, 1400 E. Hannah Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46227, United States
Kickoff to FRC season – game will be announced and kit of parts distributed.

FRC Kickoff - Bloomington
2020-01-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Indiana University School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, 700 North Wooodlawn, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States

FRC Kickoff - Michigan City
2020-01-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Michigan City Area Schools Mullen, 100 Manny Court, Michigan City, IN, 46360, United States

FRC Kickoff - West Lafayette
2020-01-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Purdue University – Lawson Building, 305 N. University St., West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
FRC season kickoff – game will be announced and kit of parts distributed.

Meet up with the President of FIN
2020-01-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Sun King Brewery – Carmel, 351 Monon Blvd., Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Tell us how you want to shape FIRST Indiana Robotics and build a robotics community that prepares young people for life.

Are there projects you’d like to see the community engage in?
Would you like to coordinate a team social?
What does/should it mean to be a part of FIRST Indiana Robotics?

Meet with Renee Becker-Blau in-person on Sunday, January 5th in Carmel, IN from 4pm – 6pm and chat about FIRST Indiana Robotics & the new FRC challenge Infinite Recharge!
Plan on ordering your own food and drink, choose your food options from the Sun King Restaurant partners: Oca, La Margarita, The Den by Foxgardin, and Pi. Sun King Spirits is an all-ages space, but you must be 21+ years of age to enjoy our beer or spirits.

Meet up with the Staff of FIN
2020-01-07 19:30 - 20:45 | Zoom Meeting
Tell us how you want to shape FIRST Indiana Robotics and build a robotics community that prepares young people for life.

Are there projects you’d like to see the community engage in?
Would you like to coordinate a team social?
What does/should it mean to be a part of FIRST Indiana Robotics?

Join Renee & Chris via an online Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, January 7th from 7:30 – 8:45pm to chat about FIRST Indiana Robotics and brainstorm community ideas!
https://zoom.us/j/2262810478

Chairman's Award and Woodie Flowers Award Due
2020-02-06 12:00

Meet up with the FIN President (Enjoy a Cupcake!)
2020-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Sun King Brewery – Carmel, 351 Monon Blvd., Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Renee Becker-Blau, President of FIN, will be celebrating her 29th birthday on Sunday, February 9th at Sun King Spirits from 2pm – 4pm.
RSVP by clicking here (she’s personally bringing cupcakes and needs to know how many to order)
She’d love to chat about FIRST Indiana Robotics, hand out “Friends who Robot Australia” fire relief stickers from a bulk order she personally coordinated on 1/13/2020, and celebrate being a “FIRST Half-Lifer” (29 years old /17 of those in FIRST) with the community!
Topics for discussion:
Tell us how you want to shape FIRST Indiana Robotics and build a robotics community that prepares young people for life.

Are there projects you’d like to see the community engage in?
Would you like to coordinate a team social?
What does/should it mean to be a part of FIRST Indiana Robotics?

Plan on ordering your own food and drink, choose your food options from the Sun King Restaurant partners: Oca, La Margarita, The Den by Foxgardin, and Pi. Sun King Spirits is an all-ages space, but you must be 21+ years of age to enjoy their beer or spirits.
