2008 FTC Kickoff – September 13

Playing At Learning has scheduled a Kickoff Event on September 13th afternoon to start off the 2008 FTC Season! The event will include a video describing the season’s game, and an unveiling of a 2008 FTC playing field. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

Details are firmed up and posted.

Other Events being planned….

 

 

Scrimmages/Workshops

Due to the updates in the hardware and software for FTC this season, we are in the process of setting up several scrimmages and/or workshops. Each will include a full field available for teams to practice on, multiple opportunities for running practice matches, and help from area coaches, mentors and teams.

If your team would be willing to host a scrimmage and / or workshop, send an email to Mark Edelman at marke@norcalftc.org

Northern California FTC Championship

 Northern California FIRST Tech Challenge Championship will be held on March 7th at the Computer History Museum.

Post Season Tournament

We are anticipating holding an off-season FIRST Tech Challenge event. We are exploring the possibility of a May competition as part of the Maker’s Faire on May 30/31. Watch for details as they emerge.

FIRST Tech Challenge Demonstration Events

We would like to invite Northern California FTC teams to participate in FTC demonstrations throughout the year. These will include:

  • NASA Sally Ride Festival on September 27th
  • WRRF CalGames on October 25th
  • FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournaments in December
  • Northern California FIRST LEGO League Championship in January
  • Silicon Valley Regional FRC Tournament in March 12-14
  • UC Davis Regional FRC Tournament in March 26-28

Watch for more information on dates/times/locations.

 

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