FTC Kicks Off in California

FTC Kicks Off in California

by | Oct 26, 2013 | Blog, Featured News

FTCBP-Game-LogoOn September 7th, three separate FTC Kickoffs were held throughout California to announce this season’s new challenge – BLOCK PARTY!

  Take a peek at how each region in California announced BLOCK PARTY! with their own flavor and FUN. NORCAL:

The FTC BLOCK PARTY! Kickoff for NorCal FTC took place at The Play Space in San Jose. We held 7 morning workshops and 6 afternoon workshops all full with standing room only! There were more than 45 teams represented and more than 500 total attendees for the 12:30pm game unveiling. We were honored to have Ken Johnson, FTC Program Director, join us for kickoff, including hosting a “I’m new to FIRST” workshop for some of the rookies in attendance. We were also pleased to be able to introduce our FIRST VISTA, Paulene Rejano, the the community. outlet iphone 7 case online We are looking forward to Paulene’s contributions in helping to bring FIRST Tech Challenge to more of the underserved communities in the SF Bay Area! — Mark Edelman and Jill Wilker, NorCal Affiliate FTC Partners

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  LOS ANGELES:

Los Angeles FTC Kickoff this year was amazing! We had over 450 people from 61 different teams attend the event. cheap iphone xr case online We did something really special this year and “scooped” FIRST with the game reveal by two hours (yes…we got permission first) and gave out game elements and printed game manuals to every team that attended. What’s more, we had two incredible regional team sponsors who came to meet the teams they are supporting: Todd Kinsey from NRG, and Alex Heil from Rockwell Automation. cheap iphone 7 case outlet Both before and after the game reveal we held different workshop sessions for rookies and veterans, as well as for mentors and parents. cheap iphone xs case outlet I’d say that we are definitely ready for this year’s FTC BLOCK PARTY! — Liberty Naud, Los Angeles Affiliate FTC Partner

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  SAN DIEGO:

The kick-off party for San Diego FTC was graciously hosted by the Stuffed Dragons, Team 6565 of the Boys & Girls Club of San Diego, Linda Vista Teen Center. iphone 7 case outlet Over 20 teams attended who got a chance to view the kickoff video, get hands-on experience with the field, ask rules questions, and brainstorm. The event also featured the first-annual “tossing of the swag” — in which free game pieces were lobbed to each attending team by a strong-armed volunteer. cheap iphone 8 case online No major injuries were reported.

FIRST California, Logo Contest

FIRST California, Logo Contest

by | Oct 24, 2013 | Blog

Be a part of FIRST history and help us to design a new FIRST California logo and snag a cool $200 in our logo design contest! As we work to unite all California FIRST teams, your creativity is requested to help craft a new logo that conveys the vibrant culture of FIRST in California while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the official FIRST logo. cheap iphone xr case online outlet iphone xs case The trick is – you only have 3 days! The contest is open to the public and is being administered through www.99designs.com. cheap iphone xs case outlet iphone xs case outlet iphone 7 case Iphone 8 case iphone 8 case outlet iphone xr case outlet There is no fee to enter the contest, but you will need to sign up to be a “designer”. cheap iphone xr case Here’s an excerpt from the design brief:

“FIRST California” is the brand we are working to build. cheap iphone xr case online iphone xs case outlet cheap iphone 8 case FIRST Robotics is a worldwide program in it’s 22nd year and already has an established logo and widely recognized worldwide identity, but this is the first year that we are focusing on uniting almost 1,800 FIRST Teams in California – as “FIRST California” – to show our solidarity as future science and technology leaders in our great Golden State. cheap iphone xr case cheap iphone xs case outlet iphone xs case outlet iphone 7 case outlet Iphone 8 case Our goal with this logo is to add to the existing FIRST logo and add a bit of California flavor – fun and vibrant. outlet iphone xr case outlet iphone xs case iphone 8 case on sales We are fond of sun images, but these are not required in the design. iphone 8 case outlet outlet iphone xr case cheap iphone 8 case iphone 7 case outlet uk Iphone 8 case We like blue – think ocean. cheap iphone xs case outlet iphone 8 case outlet iphone xr case on sales iphone xs case for sale If you can think of something more clever, cool and appealing to creative and smart kids (and adults) – go for it!

Design Requirements: This project is to create a new logo by keeping the original logo as-is and then adding the word “California” and a design element/elements that captures the essence of California. iphone xs case outlet uk iphone 7 case iphone xs case for sale iphone 7 case outlet cheap iphone 8 case online Our website is www.cafirst.org

  • Add the word California to the existing FIRST logo
  • Add a design element/elements that convey the feeling of California
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