Tennessee FIRST Tech Challenge

TN FIRST FTC News update We have changed the date for the TN FTC State Championship to Saturday March 2, 2024 at MTSU’s Alumni Memorial Gym. As prior years, we will open late Friday, March 1 in the afternoon for early inspection and practice.

TN FTC Scrimmage December 16, 2023 9:00 am to 4 pm eastern time Webb School Address: 9800 Webb School Ln, Knoxville, TN 37919  miller.callaway@webbschool.org

TN FTC Scrimmage December 9, 2023 9:30 am to 3 pm central time Novatech 2434 Atrium Way Nashville TN 37214  hivemindrobots@gmail.com

We have a date for the State Championship, Sat, Feb 10th, 2024 with a late afternoon check-in and practice on Feb 9. See tnfirst.org

Middle Tennessee FTC kickoff at Tennessee Robotics Club.

TN FTC Kickoff hosted by Bayor OHM Raiders.

Out first Scrimmage today, hosted by Saint Cecilia Academy, last year's State Champion. More to come.

Are you ready? Competition starts April 10th with Judging on the 17th!

We have a sponsor!!! this will help us get set for next years live championship in Middle Tennessee.

Below is a list of the awards; specific criteria is outlined in the Game Manual Part 1. FIRST Dean's List Inspire Award Think Award Connect Award Collins Aerospace Innovate Award Design Award Motivate Award Arm Control Award optional: Promote Award Compass Award Judges Award

Saturday, April 17th 12 PM •Scoring submissions closed 12:30 PM - 3 PM •Follow-up judging sessions 2:30 PM - 5 PM •Final Deliberations 5 PM - 6 PM •Results Tally 6 PM •Awards Ceremony

Friday, April 16th, 7 PM •Engineering Portfolio deliberations and ranking Saturday, April 17th 8 AM •Opening Ceremony and Judges' Meeting 8:30 AM - 11 AM •Judging Sessions 11 AM - 12:30 PM •Initial impressions, objective ranking, and follow-up questions formulated

Monday, April 12th 11:59 PM •Engineering Portfolio due Tuesday, April 13th - Thursday, April 15th 7 PM - 9 PM •Engineering Portfolio review. •Discussion points captured for share with judging use in discussions.

Tennessee FTC Championship Schedule Saturday, April 10th (All times in Central time zone) 12:00 Noon: •Scoring submissions accepted. •Submissions for Engineering Portfolio and Notebook Accepted.