2017 Season Welcome
To get the season started we thought we would tell you some of the things that are happening around New England. Thanks to our fellow program partners, New England now has over 1,500 teams across all programs and more than 15,000 young people participating in a FIRST program. All of this is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and the more than 3,000 volunteers that support teams and events. Thank you!!
NE FIRST will continue to work hard at trying to grow and support teams but also to launch new efforts such as getting FIRST adopted in more school systems around the region, and growing our mentorship base with "generation to generation" an initiative funded by the Argosy Foundation to enhance the technical literacy of seniors and train them to become FIRST mentors. In addition we have launched a new website . Please take a look at it and if you have any suggestions for us please let us know via email at SMe...@nefirst.org! Continue to follow us and stay connected via Twitter,Facebook and Instagram for updates on what's going on in FIRST and New England! Once again welcome back, we look forward to a great season! |
Kickoff and Event Registration Saturday, January 7 marks the 2017 FRC Kickoff - the beginning of build season and the unveiling of the seasons challenge, STEAMWorks.
Teams may sign up to attend a "local" Kickoff where they will pick up their Kit of Parts and have the opportunity to watch a live-stream of the game release, meet with fellow teams and share ideas for the upcoming season.
FRC teams must register in TIMS (log in located in the upper right hand corner) or a local kick-off to pick up their Kit of Parts by the deadline on Monday, November 21 at 12pm. If you are having issues registering please reach out to your Regional Director.
NE FIRST Remote Kickoff Locations: - CT - Wolcott - Wolcott High School - More Info
- MA - Boston - Northeastern University - More Info
- MA - Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury High School - More Info
- MA - Marlborough - Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School - More Info
- ME - Portland - Abromson Center - USM Campus - More Info
- NH - Hooksett - Southern New Hampshire University - More Info
Additional In-District Event Registration
Thursday, November 11 at noon district teams may register for an additional event. Registration closes, Monday, November 21 at noon. If you have any questions please contact your Regional Director. |
NE FIRST University Day Boston Join the Nutrons for a day of seminars on Saturday November 19th to jump start your season. Come collaborate and network with your nearby teams and pickup some useful tips and tricks to elevate your game!
Seminar topics include:
-CAD
-Programming
-Electrical
-Pneumatics
-Strategy
-Designing to your capabilities
-NE FIRST District Overview
-Awards Overview
-Media / Outreach 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m Richards Hall, Northeastern Univesrity 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115
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Upcoming Off-Season Events
Bay State Brawl Saturday, Oct. 29 Westborough High School,
Westborough, MA
River Rage Saturday, Oct. 29 Manchester Memorial High School Manchester, NH Battle of The Bay Saturday, Nov 12 Prospect Mountain High School Alton, NH
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Register to Volunteer If you are interested in volunteering at one of the 10 District Events or our District Championship, be sure to register in VIMS! Check out our schedule below to see what events are going on near you!
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Youth Team Member Registration Reminder The Youth Team Member Registration (STIMS) is open, as well. Returning youth team members and parents/guardians with existing accounts can login on the FIRST homepage, and new users can set up their accounts by clicking on the "Sign Up" button. Lead Coaches/Mentors can invite parents/guardians by logging in to their accounts, selecting the "Manage Team Contacts/Roster" button and clicking the "Parents/Guardians" link on the left side of the screen. |
New NE FIRST Website We have moved over to our new NE FIRST website! We are still in the process of updating information, and migrating information from our old website. If you have any suggestions, please email us at SMe...@nefirst.org!
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