Rookie Teams – Information and Resources

Welcome, new teams!
Below you will find some helpful documents and video links that you can use to get started with your FIRST Robotics Competition Team:

• First Steps:
  • Team Creation
  • How to add students to your Dashboard in your Roster
  • Changing Team Name
  • Team Contact Responsibilities and Resources
  • FIRST Canada Teams –  Payment
  • Season Calendar
  • Pre-Season Training and Rookie Start Up Tips
  • Selecting a Kick Off  and Kit of Parts 
  • How to access FIRST Choice  and Suggestions – ordering robot parts
  • Contact FIRST Canada Hubs and Help Desk for support
• Robot Building Resources:
  • Design and Build
    • Mechanical Resources
    • Drive Systems 
    • Bumper Building Instructions and Construction
  • Electrical & Programming
    • Electrical and Software Resources
    • Programming: FIRST Robotics Java Tutorial Series
    • Coding and Experiences from a FRC Team Member – Kouthar Waled
  • Safety
    • Manual
• Other Documentation and Information
  • Rookie Next Steps (after registering)
  • 2020 Taking a closer look – Infinite Recharge
  • 2020 Game and Season
  • The Compass Alliance
• At an Event:
  • Rules and Expectations for FIRST Robotics Competition Events 
  • Inspection Checklist – checklist required at events
  • Cost Accounting Worksheet – required during Inspection of your robot at events
  • Consent Forms
• Helpful Resources from Teams
  • FIRST Canada Online Helpdesk and Hub
  • Team 5699 robo Sapiens – Guide for Rookie Teams
  •  Team 1241 – Robot Playbook – step by step to guide you by week
  • Team 1241 – Business Playbook 

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