[Dprglist] Volunteers needed for FTC competitions - Help!

[paradug]

-All,
    Chris Seifert has sent me a message saying the the Woodrow Wilson FTC Qualifying Tournament occurring next Saturday, Jan 28th, is in real need of volunteers. 

    You do not need to be an expert. The event has needs for several roles. The signup process is fairly painless. Just follow Patrick’s previous instructions: 

“Registering as an event volunteer is a two-step process.  First go to the Volunteer Registration System site, https://my.usfirst.org/FIRSTPortal/Login/VIMS_Login.aspx .  It can be a bit confusing, so here is a video about how to create a new VIMS account: http://www.screencast.com/t/pTL7rCsb .  If you already have a VIMS account from volunteering in a previous event or season, you should use that account.

When you get to the,  "Apply for an event" tab, select FTC, enter your zip code and select the event (you may have to adjust the “miles to event”).  Finally, select the event role you would like.”

    If you have not signed up for the Allen HS FTC Qualifier, consider the Woodrow Wilson FTC Qualifying event.

    Volunteering is good for the soul, and breaks your routine with something different and exciting.

Regards,
Doug P.

    




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I am uncertain on the protocol regarding DPRG email list requests.   Can you please advise or forward the attached request for FTC tournament volunteers? Thank you,  Chris Seifert, 214.284.9982

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On January 28th, 2017 Woodrow Wilson High School Robocats are hosting the first-ever Dallas ISD First Tech Challenge Qualifier Tournament.  This very recent opportunity comes with a very big need for us to field a team of adult and student volunteers to carry out a variety of tournament-day responsibilities.  Your help will be invaluable, and we are massively grateful you are interested in helping us.  We could not do this without you!


The Details  

Who: Woodrow Wilson HS Robocats Robotics Program and Booster Club
What: FIRST Robotics FTC Qualifying Tournament
Purpose: Qualifying tournaments determine advancements to the North Texas Regional Championship 
Attendees: All (15-18) DISD FTC Robotics teams and 8-12 other FTC teams from North Texas region
What: FIRST Robotics FTC Qualifying Tournament
Date: Jan 28th, 2017
Time: 8am - 8pm (volunteers 7am - 9pm as needed) 
Setup: Jan 27th until 8-10pm (as needed)
Location: Forester Field House
Address: 8233 Military Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75227 
Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/2icVxUibDbk

Please contact the Event Director, Friedrich Elliott, at ftelliott at gmail.com, if you have any questions or availability.


From: paradug 
Sent: Monday, January 9, 2017 9:11 PM
To: dprglist at lists.dprg.org 
Subject: Volunteers needed for FTC competitions - Help!

-All,
    Patrick has asked me to share a call for help with various FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competitions happening in the next month. The first event is this weekend in Wylie and conflicts with DPRG’s annual planning meeting that you do not want to miss. However, each of the following 3 weekends also have opportunities for you to help. Read the message below to find out the details of how you can become involved. 

    I was a judge in one of these competitions last year, and I can tell you that it will get you pumped up about our youth and robotics. If you have a free weekend in the next month, please consider helping Patrick and FTC.

Regards,
Doug P.

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On Saturday, January 14th Wylie East HS is hosting a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
qualifying tournament.  This tournament will showcase the work of 10-20 teams (over 200 students) and we need volunteers to help with the event and provide feedback.  We principally need judges and referees.

Judging is an all-day commitment consisting of panel interviews and observations of teams and robots in action.  Ideally, judging panels are comprised of people with a technical background along with those with skills in communication and outreach. No one will judge alone.

Referees observe team matches to observe rule violations and "call" them.  They also keep track of which elements have been scored and record these items on scoresheets.  There is online training to become a referee and a certification exam (which usually isn't very hard).  Refereeing also gives you "the best seats in the house" for watching the matches take place.  :)

Inspectors meet with teams in the morning to check robot designs for safety and compliance with build rules and restrictions.  This involves going through a short checklist of items for each robot, informing teams of any infractions that will prevent the robot from competing or certifying the robots as being compliant with the game requirements.  This also has training materials and a short certification exam for the role.

To learn more about FIRST Tech Challenge, check out http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/ftc

Registering as an event volunteer is a two-step process.  First go to the Volunteer Registration System site, https://my.usfirst.org/FIRSTPortal/Login/VIMS_Login.aspx .  It can be a bit confusing, so here is a video about how to create a new VIMS account: http://www.screencast.com/t/pTL7rCsb   If you already have a VIMS account from volunteering in a previous event or season, you should use that account.

Then select "Apply for an event" tab, select FTC, and enter 75098 and select the Wylie East HS event.  Finally, select the event role you would like.

We need an array of volunteers-from concessions and referees, to set up and inspections-so please feel free to forward this message to any friends or colleagues who may be interested in helping.

And we have other events taking place throughout January and into February, so we invite you to consider volunteering at those as well.

   Jan 14 - Wylie East FTC Qualifier, Wylie
   Jan 21 - Plano Academy HS FTC Qualifier, Plano
   Jan 28 - Allen HS FTC Qualifier, Allen
   Feb 4  - Hedrick MS Qualifier, Lewisville

Please contact Patrick Michaud at <patrick.michaud at utdallas.edu> if you have any questions.  Thank you so much and we hope to see you soon.

Pm
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