January 2025 FTC Coach/Captain Call
FTC Coach Captain Call – 2025.01.21-Meeting Recording
Meeting notes
Meeting Introduction : Mel welcomed everyone to the meeting, mentioned the recording, and outlined the agenda, including key referee and judging items.
Registration and Screening : Mel emphasized the importance of completing team registration on the Adventist Robotics website, ensuring no outstanding tasks, and completing youth protection screening through Sterling Volunteers.
Event Registration Fee : Mel explained the process for paying the event registration fee on the Adventist Robotics website and mentioned the optional purchase protection.
Youth Member Registration : Mel highlighted the need for all youth members to be registered and the importance of completing tasks early to reduce stress on event day.
Competition Manual and Updates : Mel reviewed the competition manual, emphasizing the importance of staying updated with team updates and changes to the manual.
Judging Session Overview : Fiona and Mel discussed the judging session process, including the 15-minute interview with judges, the importance of the team portfolio, and the follow-up pit interviews.
Leadership Award : Mel introduced the Leadership Award, which is similar to the Dean’s List award, and explained the nomination process and criteria.
Robot Inspection : Sam discussed the importance of passing robot inspection, including the 18-inch cube size limit and the new horizontal expansion limit.
Human Player Rules : Sam explained the role of the human player in the competition, including their ability to manipulate scoring elements during the autonomous and teleoperated periods.
Safety Requirements : Mel and Sam emphasized the importance of wearing safety glasses and closed-toed, closed-heeled shoes in the competition and pit areas.
Team Registration Status : Mel provided a list of currently registered teams and encouraged teams to register as soon as possible.
Follow-up tasks
.Team Registration: Ensure all teams are registered on the Adventist Robotics website and have no outstanding tasks. (All Coaches)
.Youth Protection Screening: Complete the Youth Protection Screening for all coaches and ensure emails match between FIRST and Sterling Volunteers. (All Coaches)
.Event Registration Fee: Pay the event registration fee on the Adventist Robotics website. (All Teams)
.Team Roster: Complete all tasks and print the team roster from the FIRST dashboard. (All Coaches)
.Judging Session Preparation: Prepare a 5-minute uninterrupted presentation and a 15-page portfolio for the judging session. (All Teams)
.Leadership Award Nomination: Nominate up to two 10th or 11th graders for the Leadership Award and complete the required form. (All Coaches)
.Robot Inspection: Inspect the robot using the inspection checklist and ensure it meets all size and construction requirements. (All Teams)
.Safety Compliance: Ensure all team members and visitors wear safety glasses and closed-toed, closed-heeled shoes in the pit area. (All Teams)
.Human Player Coordination: Coordinate with alliance partners to determine the human player for each match. (All Teams)