FIRST in Texas is excited to announce the South Texas FIRST Tech Challenge Regional being held at McAllen High School on February 25, 2023. 40 teams will be invited to this event from their league tournament.  Teams advancing from this event will advance to the FIRST In Texas – FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship. The public is welcome to come cheer on their favorite team. This event will be using live scoring and will be streamed live on YouTube.

Event Specifics:

• Judging will be done remotely via Zoom, Feb 22 – 23
• Teams are encouraged to set up their pits
• Dean’s List Interviews will occur during Qualification matches
• Dean’s List Interviews will be in person at the event.
• Teams may load-in their pit the evening of Feb 24th. (time TBD)
• Invoice for registration fee sent to coach via email after advancing from League Tournament
• 11 teams will advance to the FIRST in Texas – FTC State Championship via the official FIRST Tech Challenge advancement criteria

Event Schedule:

7:30 am – Doors Open
8:00 am – Registration Opens
9:00 am – Robot Inspection Open (Hardware / Field)
9:15 am – Registration Closes
9:45 am – Robot Inspection Closes
10:00 am – Drivers & Safety Briefing
10:30 am – Opening Ceremonies
11:00 am – Qualification Matches Begin
12:00 pm – Lunch Starts
1:30 pm – Qualification Matches Resume
1:30 pm – Dean’s List Interviews Start
3:00 pm – Dean’s List Interviews Conclude
3:30 pm – Semi-Finals / Finals*
5:30 pm – Awards Ceremony*
6:00 pm – Load-Out Pits*
7:00 pm – Doors Close*

* Subject to change as required.

Invited Teams (as of Jan 23)

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Thank you to our event sponsors: