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Sunday March 16
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Monday March 17
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Tuesday March 18
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Wednesday March 19
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Thursday March 20
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FRC - Ft. Worth District Event 2025
Thursday March 20 – Saturday March 22 FRC - Ft. Worth District Event 2025 Nolan Catholic High School, 4501 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76103 For event details, please click on the website link below.
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FRC - Houston District Event 2025
Thursday March 20 – Saturday March 22 FRC - Houston District Event 2025 M.O. Campbell Athletic Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX, 77032, United States For event details, please click on website link below.
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[CANCELED] STATE: FTC - UIL State Championship
Thursday March 20 – Saturday March 22 [CANCELED] STATE: FTC - UIL State Championship Cadence Bank Center, 301 W Loop 121, Belton, TX, 76513, United States We regret to inform you that the FIRST Tech Challenge/UIL State Championship, originally scheduled for March 20-22, has been canceled.
For more details, please read: URGENT: Important Update on FTC Texas State Championship.
We are proud to announce the 2024 – 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship for the CenterStage Season. This event will allow those Texas FIRST Tech Challenge teams that earn advancement from their Area Championship competition to compete in the state championship for advancement to the 2024 FIRST World Championship.
**NOTE**All coaches, students, and volunteers are required to complete the FIRST in Texas Consent and Releases in order to attend this event.
This event will host both the FTC State Championship and the FTC UIL State Championship together under one roof.
UIL State Championship Details:
XX 1A-4A Teams // XX 5A Teams // XX 6A Teams // The UIL State Championship is March 20th with load-in beginning at 7am. UIL Trophies for Gold, Silver & Bronze will be awarded.
UIL Judging:
There will be three onsite judged awards: Innovate, Design and Team Spirit. No presentation nor portfolio is required. Winners are determined based on pit interviews and match observations.
Advancement from Areas:
To be determined (Jan 2025)
FTC State Championship:
72 teams in a dual division format // March 21-22 with Load-In beginning at 7:00AM.
FTC State Judging:
Judging will be onsite and occur the morning of March 22nd as indicated in the schedule at the bottom of this page.
Advancement from Areas:
To be determined (Jan 2025)
Recruitment Row
This year at the FTC State Championship we will have a Recruitment Row. This will include Texas colleges / universities and businesses. Make time to visit our various supporters in Recruitment Row.
General Event Information:
Coaches Packet and Division Assignments:
Coach / Team packets will be issued to those invited teams in early March, 2025.
Field Details:
Please note that the fields will be on polished concrete floor.
We will be utilizing new tiles for this event
Pits:
Teams will be provided a 10’x10′ pit and 110v @ 10amp power. Teams are expected to bring their own 50′ extension cord to connect to our power breakout locations. Remember to include tape to secure the cable to the floor to prevent a tripping hazard.
Registration Fee:
Teams attending UIL only will pay $500.00/ea. Teams attending just the FTC State Championship will pay $700.00/ea. Teams attending both UIL and the FTC State Championship will pay $1,000.00/ea.
To compete at this event you will need to follow the steps in FIRST in Texas – How to Register for Advancing Events.pdf and complete the payment by March 15th.
Your team will not be added to the registration menu until advancement from Area Championship is confirmed.
Consent and Release Requirements:
All coaches, students, and volunteers are required to complete the FIRST in Texas Consent and Releases in order to attend this event.
Coaches will be expected to bring a copy of the Texas Roster and the FIRST Team Roster to this event, to show proof that all relevant parties have completed this requirement. Instructions on how to retrieve your roster can be found here: Consent and Release Form Systems Manual.
For Central, North, South, and West & Panhandle teams: You should already have access to your Roster through the store.firstintexas.org login.
For East (Houston): You will receive access to the roster system when you register for this event.
Safety:
Teams are required to bring their own safety glasses / side shields, wear closed toe and heel shoes and be prepared to secure any hair or jewelry that may become in contact with moving parts of the robot. Participants / Coaches are expected to follow any safety directions signs and instructions by FIRST in Texas volunteers / staff while onsite. Safety FIRST in Texas!
Tech Notice:
Teams are expected to have the latest version of software on control systems and all devices set to AUTO for channel assignments. We will be looking for this during your field inspection. Reminder, NO personal hotspots. We will be actively tracking down interference and those offenders not following instructions will be asked to leave.
Advancement to FIRST World Championship:
We have XX teams advancing form this event to the World Championship.
Teams advancing to World Championship must complete the registration process by April 1st. This is a quick turnaround from the conclusion of the State event. Please start fundraising now if you intend to advance from this event.
ADA Accommodation Information:
Cadence Bank Center Accomodations
Prohibited Items:
weapons, outside food, drinks, balloons, pets and items general prohibited at FIRST / FIRST in Texas events.
Food and Drinks:
The venue will offer concessions for this event but we do not have an onsite plan for lunch or other food. Closer to the event we will release a places to eat document for teams. You may order food to the venue but outside food our drink must be consumed outside of the venue.
Hotels:
We are securing special rate blocks at the following hotels. These are on a first come first serve basis and will be available for booking in February, 2025.
Expo Inn And Suites:
La Quinta in Belton:
Hampton Inn in Temple:
Judging Information:
Judging will be onsite. The Judging schedule is TBD.
Portfolios and Control Award:
We are asking teams to bring two copies of their portfolio to this event. One copy will be turned in, along with the control award, to the Pit Admin during team check in. The other copy of the portfolio will be turned into the judges during the teams judging session. Any provided copies will be kept confidential to prevent any unfair advantage.
Promote/Compass Submissions:
Please check back in Jan, 2025 on how to submit your Promote / Compass Awards which will be due by noon on March 15th.
Schedule
Will be released in Jan, 2025
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Friday March 21
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FRC - Ft. Worth District Event 2025
Thursday March 20 – Saturday March 22 FRC - Ft. Worth District Event 2025 Nolan Catholic High School, 4501 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76103 For event details, please click on the website link below.
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FRC - Houston District Event 2025
Thursday March 20 – Saturday March 22 FRC - Houston District Event 2025 M.O. Campbell Athletic Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX, 77032, United States For event details, please click on website link below.
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[CANCELED] STATE: FTC - UIL State Championship
Thursday March 20 – Saturday March 22 [CANCELED] STATE: FTC - UIL State Championship Cadence Bank Center, 301 W Loop 121, Belton, TX, 76513, United States We regret to inform you that the FIRST Tech Challenge/UIL State Championship, originally scheduled for March 20-22, has been canceled.
For more details, please read: URGENT: Important Update on FTC Texas State Championship.
We are proud to announce the 2024 – 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship for the CenterStage Season. This event will allow those Texas FIRST Tech Challenge teams that earn advancement from their Area Championship competition to compete in the state championship for advancement to the 2024 FIRST World Championship.
**NOTE**All coaches, students, and volunteers are required to complete the FIRST in Texas Consent and Releases in order to attend this event.
This event will host both the FTC State Championship and the FTC UIL State Championship together under one roof.
UIL State Championship Details:
XX 1A-4A Teams // XX 5A Teams // XX 6A Teams // The UIL State Championship is March 20th with load-in beginning at 7am. UIL Trophies for Gold, Silver & Bronze will be awarded.
UIL Judging:
There will be three onsite judged awards: Innovate, Design and Team Spirit. No presentation nor portfolio is required. Winners are determined based on pit interviews and match observations.
Advancement from Areas:
To be determined (Jan 2025)
FTC State Championship:
72 teams in a dual division format // March 21-22 with Load-In beginning at 7:00AM.
FTC State Judging:
Judging will be onsite and occur the morning of March 22nd as indicated in the schedule at the bottom of this page.
Advancement from Areas:
To be determined (Jan 2025)
Recruitment Row
This year at the FTC State Championship we will have a Recruitment Row. This will include Texas colleges / universities and businesses. Make time to visit our various supporters in Recruitment Row.
General Event Information:
Coaches Packet and Division Assignments:
Coach / Team packets will be issued to those invited teams in early March, 2025.
Field Details:
Please note that the fields will be on polished concrete floor.
We will be utilizing new tiles for this event
Pits:
Teams will be provided a 10’x10′ pit and 110v @ 10amp power. Teams are expected to bring their own 50′ extension cord to connect to our power breakout locations. Remember to include tape to secure the cable to the floor to prevent a tripping hazard.
Registration Fee:
Teams attending UIL only will pay $500.00/ea. Teams attending just the FTC State Championship will pay $700.00/ea. Teams attending both UIL and the FTC State Championship will pay $1,000.00/ea.
To compete at this event you will need to follow the steps in FIRST in Texas – How to Register for Advancing Events.pdf and complete the payment by March 15th.
Your team will not be added to the registration menu until advancement from Area Championship is confirmed.
Consent and Release Requirements:
All coaches, students, and volunteers are required to complete the FIRST in Texas Consent and Releases in order to attend this event.
Coaches will be expected to bring a copy of the Texas Roster and the FIRST Team Roster to this event, to show proof that all relevant parties have completed this requirement. Instructions on how to retrieve your roster can be found here: Consent and Release Form Systems Manual.
For Central, North, South, and West & Panhandle teams: You should already have access to your Roster through the store.firstintexas.org login.
For East (Houston): You will receive access to the roster system when you register for this event.
Safety:
Teams are required to bring their own safety glasses / side shields, wear closed toe and heel shoes and be prepared to secure any hair or jewelry that may become in contact with moving parts of the robot. Participants / Coaches are expected to follow any safety directions signs and instructions by FIRST in Texas volunteers / staff while onsite. Safety FIRST in Texas!
Tech Notice:
Teams are expected to have the latest version of software on control systems and all devices set to AUTO for channel assignments. We will be looking for this during your field inspection. Reminder, NO personal hotspots. We will be actively tracking down interference and those offenders not following instructions will be asked to leave.
Advancement to FIRST World Championship:
We have XX teams advancing form this event to the World Championship.
Teams advancing to World Championship must complete the registration process by April 1st. This is a quick turnaround from the conclusion of the State event. Please start fundraising now if you intend to advance from this event.
ADA Accommodation Information:
Cadence Bank Center Accomodations
Prohibited Items:
weapons, outside food, drinks, balloons, pets and items general prohibited at FIRST / FIRST in Texas events.
Food and Drinks:
The venue will offer concessions for this event but we do not have an onsite plan for lunch or other food. Closer to the event we will release a places to eat document for teams. You may order food to the venue but outside food our drink must be consumed outside of the venue.
Hotels:
We are securing special rate blocks at the following hotels. These are on a first come first serve basis and will be available for booking in February, 2025.
Expo Inn And Suites:
La Quinta in Belton:
Hampton Inn in Temple:
Judging Information:
Judging will be onsite. The Judging schedule is TBD.
Portfolios and Control Award:
We are asking teams to bring two copies of their portfolio to this event. One copy will be turned in, along with the control award, to the Pit Admin during team check in. The other copy of the portfolio will be turned into the judges during the teams judging session. Any provided copies will be kept confidential to prevent any unfair advantage.
Promote/Compass Submissions:
Please check back in Jan, 2025 on how to submit your Promote / Compass Awards which will be due by noon on March 15th.
Schedule
Will be released in Jan, 2025
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Saturday March 22
22
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All Day
FRC - Ft. Worth District Event 2025
Thursday March 20 – Saturday March 22 FRC - Ft. Worth District Event 2025 Nolan Catholic High School, 4501 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76103 For event details, please click on the website link below.
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FRC - Houston District Event 2025
Thursday March 20 – Saturday March 22 FRC - Houston District Event 2025 M.O. Campbell Athletic Center, 1865 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX, 77032, United States For event details, please click on website link below.
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[CANCELED] STATE: FTC - UIL State Championship
Thursday March 20 – Saturday March 22 [CANCELED] STATE: FTC - UIL State Championship Cadence Bank Center, 301 W Loop 121, Belton, TX, 76513, United States We regret to inform you that the FIRST Tech Challenge/UIL State Championship, originally scheduled for March 20-22, has been canceled.
For more details, please read: URGENT: Important Update on FTC Texas State Championship.
We are proud to announce the 2024 – 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship for the CenterStage Season. This event will allow those Texas FIRST Tech Challenge teams that earn advancement from their Area Championship competition to compete in the state championship for advancement to the 2024 FIRST World Championship.
**NOTE**All coaches, students, and volunteers are required to complete the FIRST in Texas Consent and Releases in order to attend this event.
This event will host both the FTC State Championship and the FTC UIL State Championship together under one roof.
UIL State Championship Details:
XX 1A-4A Teams // XX 5A Teams // XX 6A Teams // The UIL State Championship is March 20th with load-in beginning at 7am. UIL Trophies for Gold, Silver & Bronze will be awarded.
UIL Judging:
There will be three onsite judged awards: Innovate, Design and Team Spirit. No presentation nor portfolio is required. Winners are determined based on pit interviews and match observations.
Advancement from Areas:
To be determined (Jan 2025)
FTC State Championship:
72 teams in a dual division format // March 21-22 with Load-In beginning at 7:00AM.
FTC State Judging:
Judging will be onsite and occur the morning of March 22nd as indicated in the schedule at the bottom of this page.
Advancement from Areas:
To be determined (Jan 2025)
Recruitment Row
This year at the FTC State Championship we will have a Recruitment Row. This will include Texas colleges / universities and businesses. Make time to visit our various supporters in Recruitment Row.
General Event Information:
Coaches Packet and Division Assignments:
Coach / Team packets will be issued to those invited teams in early March, 2025.
Field Details:
Please note that the fields will be on polished concrete floor.
We will be utilizing new tiles for this event
Pits:
Teams will be provided a 10’x10′ pit and 110v @ 10amp power. Teams are expected to bring their own 50′ extension cord to connect to our power breakout locations. Remember to include tape to secure the cable to the floor to prevent a tripping hazard.
Registration Fee:
Teams attending UIL only will pay $500.00/ea. Teams attending just the FTC State Championship will pay $700.00/ea. Teams attending both UIL and the FTC State Championship will pay $1,000.00/ea.
To compete at this event you will need to follow the steps in FIRST in Texas – How to Register for Advancing Events.pdf and complete the payment by March 15th.
Your team will not be added to the registration menu until advancement from Area Championship is confirmed.
Consent and Release Requirements:
All coaches, students, and volunteers are required to complete the FIRST in Texas Consent and Releases in order to attend this event.
Coaches will be expected to bring a copy of the Texas Roster and the FIRST Team Roster to this event, to show proof that all relevant parties have completed this requirement. Instructions on how to retrieve your roster can be found here: Consent and Release Form Systems Manual.
For Central, North, South, and West & Panhandle teams: You should already have access to your Roster through the store.firstintexas.org login.
For East (Houston): You will receive access to the roster system when you register for this event.
Safety:
Teams are required to bring their own safety glasses / side shields, wear closed toe and heel shoes and be prepared to secure any hair or jewelry that may become in contact with moving parts of the robot. Participants / Coaches are expected to follow any safety directions signs and instructions by FIRST in Texas volunteers / staff while onsite. Safety FIRST in Texas!
Tech Notice:
Teams are expected to have the latest version of software on control systems and all devices set to AUTO for channel assignments. We will be looking for this during your field inspection. Reminder, NO personal hotspots. We will be actively tracking down interference and those offenders not following instructions will be asked to leave.
Advancement to FIRST World Championship:
We have XX teams advancing form this event to the World Championship.
Teams advancing to World Championship must complete the registration process by April 1st. This is a quick turnaround from the conclusion of the State event. Please start fundraising now if you intend to advance from this event.
ADA Accommodation Information:
Cadence Bank Center Accomodations
Prohibited Items:
weapons, outside food, drinks, balloons, pets and items general prohibited at FIRST / FIRST in Texas events.
Food and Drinks:
The venue will offer concessions for this event but we do not have an onsite plan for lunch or other food. Closer to the event we will release a places to eat document for teams. You may order food to the venue but outside food our drink must be consumed outside of the venue.
Hotels:
We are securing special rate blocks at the following hotels. These are on a first come first serve basis and will be available for booking in February, 2025.
Expo Inn And Suites:
La Quinta in Belton:
Hampton Inn in Temple:
Judging Information:
Judging will be onsite. The Judging schedule is TBD.
Portfolios and Control Award:
We are asking teams to bring two copies of their portfolio to this event. One copy will be turned in, along with the control award, to the Pit Admin during team check in. The other copy of the portfolio will be turned into the judges during the teams judging session. Any provided copies will be kept confidential to prevent any unfair advantage.
Promote/Compass Submissions:
Please check back in Jan, 2025 on how to submit your Promote / Compass Awards which will be due by noon on March 15th.
Schedule
Will be released in Jan, 2025
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[Updated] Central: FTC Regional Championship
[Updated] Central: FTC Regional Championship Karen J Wagner High School, 3000 North Foster Road, San Antonio, TX, 78244, United States FIRST in Texas is hosting an official Area Championship. This UIL approved event will include the opportunity for five qualification matches and judging sessions for valuable FIRST awards.
As a reminder, teams are required to have at least 10 qualification matches before they can advance from league play to the next level of play (Semi-Area / Area Champs)
Teams are required to complete their FIRST in Texas Consent & Release form prior to attending. Coaches are required to present their Texas Rosters at check-in that shows all participants of their team.
Team must bring their own safety glasses and follow all published FIRST in Texas safety and security rules. Safety and security is a team effort in Texas.
An adult coach must be present the entire time the team is present at the event.
REMINDER: There have been significant changes to the game play / judging this season. It is important that all teams review the latest FIRST Tech Challenge game manual on firstinspires.org for the latest updates. There are bi-weekly updates to the game manual. For this season, game manual updates supersede any online forum discussion.
This is an official advancing event that is a part of the FIRST in Texas Competition Structure, please review our Competition Model Manual.
Information for Teams:
PLEASE NOTE: This page includes general information that is good for teams to know, for specific details about this event will come in email from the event organizer.
In order to compete in this league you must have been assigned to the League by your Program Coordinator.
Please make sure your team has completed all of the things listed in the FIRST in Texas -Requirements to Compete Checklist.
Information for Volunteers:
Volunteers can sign up to attend this event using the below link:
Volunteer Sign-Up
If you have not been a volunteer before you will need to create an account with FIRST and go through the Youth Protection Screening, Sign the FIRST Consent and Release form, and sign the FIRST in Texas Consent and Release form. The following guides may assist you through this process:
FIRST Volunteer Registration User Guide
FIRST in Texas Consent and Release Form
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Sunday March 23
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Monday March 24
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Tuesday March 25
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Wednesday March 26
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Thursday March 27
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All Day
FRC - Amarillo District Event 2025
Thursday March 27 – Saturday March 29 FRC - Amarillo District Event 2025 Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S Buchanan, Amarillo, TX, 79101, United States For event details, please click on the website link below.
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Friday March 28
28
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FRC - Amarillo District Event 2025
Thursday March 27 – Saturday March 29 FRC - Amarillo District Event 2025 Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S Buchanan, Amarillo, TX, 79101, United States For event details, please click on the website link below.
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FRC - Space City District Event 2025
Friday March 28 – Sunday March 30 FRC - Space City District Event 2025 Clear Brook High School, 4607 FM 2351, Friendswood, TX, 77546, United States For event details, please click on the website link below.
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Saturday March 29
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FRC - Amarillo District Event 2025
Thursday March 27 – Saturday March 29 FRC - Amarillo District Event 2025 Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S Buchanan, Amarillo, TX, 79101, United States For event details, please click on the website link below.
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FRC - Space City District Event 2025
Friday March 28 – Sunday March 30 FRC - Space City District Event 2025 Clear Brook High School, 4607 FM 2351, Friendswood, TX, 77546, United States For event details, please click on the website link below.
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8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Central: FLLE – Legacy Traditional School- Cibolo
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Central: FLLE – Legacy Traditional School- Cibolo Legacy Traditional School- Cibolo, 2900 Cibolo Valley Dr, Cibolo, TX, 78108, United States This is an official FIRST LEGO League Explore event for Central Texas Teams. This is a non advancing event.
Information for Teams:
PLEASE NOTE: This page includes general information for teams. Check the Central Texas Padlet for updates.
The event organizer will email specific details about this event.
Information for Volunteers:
Each team is encouraged to sign up one volunteer for an event this season. Volunteers can sign up to attend this event using the below link:
Volunteer Sign-Up
If you have not been a volunteer before, you must create an account with FIRST and go through the Youth Protection Screening, Sign the FIRST Consent and Release form, and the FIRST in Texas Consent and Release form. The following guides may assist you through this process:
FIRST Volunteer Registration User Guide
FIRST in Texas Consent and Release Formn
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