2011 NORCAL FTC SEASON
May 4 ……………… 2011 Team Registration opens
September 10 ……….. 2011 Kickoff & Workshops
October …………….. Locally organized Workshops / Workdays (location TBD)
November-January ……. 2011 NorCal FTC Qualifiers
February 24-26 ……… 2011 NorCal FTC Regional Championship (1.5 days)
2011 NORCAL FTC TEAM COSTS – Rookie Teams
National Registration ……………. $275
FTC Robotics kit (1st year only) ….. $480 ($680 if you do not have Mindstorms #9797)
2011 Game / Additional parts ……… $200 est. (variable)
2011 NorCal qualifier tournaments …. $ 75 each (may register for more than 1)
2011 NorCal Championship tournament .. $150 (if qualify)
Metal & Lexan Field Walls and floor foam tiles is an optional aspect and is estimated to cost approximately $1,000. There is an alternative low cost field of PVC / plywood as well as many teams that get a few of the foam floor tiles and critical parts of the game field.
2011 NORCAL FTC TEAM COSTS – Returning Teams
National Registration …………… $275
2011 FTC resource kit ………….. $199
2011 Game / Additional parts ……… $200 est. (variable)
2011 NorCal qualifier tournaments …. $ 75 each (may register for more than 1)
2011 NorCal Championship tournament .. $150 (if qualify)
We have need-based grants for teams – most will be targeted to under-served communities. Send email to Jill at jillw at playingatlearning dot org to ask about need-based grants. Contact Mark for sponsorship opportunities