What is FIRST, FTC, and FRC?

• FIRST and Philosophy• Gracious Professionalism

Who are the ViperBots?

• 4545 Ouroboros• 4546 SnakeByte• 6209 Venom• 6210 Stryke• 6299 QuadX• 7161 Hydra• 11503 HyperFang• 12596 Copperhead• FRC 6800 Valor

Who are we?• Band• Legacies• Tennis• Swimming• LaCrosse• Vision• Cross Country• Basketball

• Football• Choir• Track• NHS, StuCo• FFA, HOSA• DECA• Pianists• Theatre• Hockey

Who are we?

We are passionate about • Robotics• Academics (UIL)• Competition• Innovation• Community• Family

Member Expectations • Team Model• Commitment• Attitude• Contribution• Reliability• Communication• Academics

What is the competition like?• Qualifying Rounds• Elimination Rounds• Judging• Scouting• Spirit and Marketing

First Tech Challenge (FTC) v FIRST Robotics Challenge (FRC)?

FRC (1 team)• $1000 Participation Fee• 1/5 Kick-Off• 6 week Build Season• 8 week Comp. Season• 15 – 25 members• FRC Class Required• Practice (All Required)

• Monday, Wednesday 4-7• Tuesday 4 - 6• Friday 4 - 10• Saturday 8 - 8

• Fabrication, CAD, CNC• 4’ x 5’ Robots, 120 pounds• 54’ x 27’ Arena• Advancement - Regionals, Worlds

FTC (8 teams)• $400 Participation Fee• 9/8 Kick-Off• 3 - 6 month Build Season• 6 month Comp. Season• 10 member teams• FTC Class Optional• Practice TBD by team• Design, 3D Print,

Rev/Matrix Parts, CNC • 18” Cube Size• 12’ x 12’ Arena• Advancement

• League• Regional• Worlds

FTC Season Overview?• Summer Open Labs• Summer Rookie Camp & MS Camp• September – Kick Off • September to November - Build Time• December and January - League Play• January – League Play, League Championships• March - Alamo Regional Championships• April - World Championships• March to May - League Extended Season• May – UIL State Championships

• ~7 Saturday Build Days• 2 Thanksgiving Build Days• 4 Winter Break Build Days • Off campus Mentoring, Outreach, Team Events

Commitment -Is Robotics right for you?

Can you commit to a program that runs September through April?

Can you commit to at least 3 hours a week after school? Average = 5.25 hours

Can you commit to 4 Saturdays in the Fall ?

Can you commit to an undefined competition schedule?

Can you support the ideas of the “team” over your own ideas?

Can you communicate and resolve conflicts ahead of time?

Can you handle a demanding program while maintaining your grades?

Are you already in more than one demanding program?

Participation Fee - FTC• $400 per year• Financial Concerns ? (see Mr. Allen)• $200 Due 4/20, $200 Due in 6/1

• Transportation/Lodging through Regionals• Entry Fees, Registrations• Banquet• Organization T-Shirt, Team T-Shirt• Parts, Materials, Supplies• Food at Competitions and Build Days (Comp. Dinner not included.)

Other Costs• Marketing supplies• Non –Standard building materials• Consumables• Printing costs• Food – competitions/unofficial build days

Participation Fee - FRC• $1,000 per year• Financial Concerns ? (see Mr. Allen)• $500 Due 4/20, $500 Due in 6/1

• Transportation/Lodging for 2 Regionals• Entry Fees, Registrations• Banquet• Organization T-Shirt, Team T-Shirt• Parts, Materials, Supplies• Food at Competitions and Build Season Friday & Saturday meals

Other Costs• Optional Off Season Events

• 2 Summer Events• 2 Fall Events• ~ $225 per event

When do you practice or meet? • FTC Practice times determined by team• FTC After School and Before School by Team/Sub-Team• Must attend minimum of 3 hours per week, 8 hours max

• ViperBots Selections will be announce 4/6 by email• Teams selections announced in 5/4, required meeting

When will teams be selected?

When and how do I apply?• Applications on school website• Submit in person to

• Mr. Allen in Room 1620• Ms. Wendel in Room 1614• Allen, Wendel, or Adrian in Robot Room 1608

Questions?