2023-2024 CENTERSTAGE Season

The 2023-2024 Competition Season will consist of multiple Qualification Tournaments.  Each team will compete in up to three Qualification Tournaments to attempt to earn the opportunity to advance to the State Championship March 9 at The University of Indianapolis.  For more information about Qualifying Tournaments, refer to page 9 in Game Manual 1.

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2023-2024 CENTERSTAGE

Indiana Qualifying Tournaments

Indiana State Championship

March 9, 2024 – The University of Indianapolis

FIRST Championship

April 17-20, 2024 – Houston, Texas

A TBD number of Teams from the Indiana State Championship will go on to represent Indiana at the 2024 FIRST Championship.

Registration Fees

Qualifying Tournament Registration ($250) includes entry to two events.  Teams may choose an optional third play for an additional $100 registration fee, and can advance from any of their first three plays.  Event preferencing will occur October 23-27.

Qualifying Tournaments (2)

$25000
Teams should plan to attend at least 2 Qualifying Tournaments.

Third Play (Optional)

$100
Third Plays are optional, teams can advance from any of their 3 plays.

State Championship*

$250
*If team advances from a Qualifying Tournament

FIRST Championship**

$2,500
**If team advances from Indiana State Championship