PTC Training Classes

Join PTC Experts for a workshop on "How to Model Almost Anything". Learn about 3D design and how you can save time and your team’s budget by designing, assembling, and testing your robot in PTC® Creo® before building it. Practice your basic 3D design skills by exploring various 3D robot models, assembling an FTC robot drive base, and designing your own parts for use on your robot. Two sessions are offered:  

Session 1:  October 4th in Bloomfield Hills, 9am-3pm; Evite registration link

Session 2:  November 1st in Grand Rapids, 1-6pm; Registration link coming soon

MDE State Grant Information

Information on applying for the Michigan Dept. of Education grants is available at this link:  MDE State Grant Application for FTC/FRC Teams.   This grant is open to publicly funded schools, charters, and academies.  Application must be made by a Level 5 administrator for the school district.  FRC and FTC teams, in the same district, must apply as one.

FTC Kickoff Events

The new season will kickoff on Saturday, Sept 6th, at 12 noon.  The game will be revealed online at http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/game.  Game Manual Part 2 and the game animation will be available by link on the FIRST FTC site at that point.  Game Manual Part I has already been posted.

Local kickoff events are a great way to learn the new game and network with area teams.  There are 3 kickoff events occurring on Sept. 6th and each will feature a game reveal.  Teams must sign up to attend.  Thank you to the hosts!

MDE State Grant Webinar Schedule

The Michigan Dept. of Education (MDE) is running two informational webinar sessions that will include info on both the high school and middle school portions of the state grant:

• Wed, August 27, 2:30 PM
• Tues, Sept 16, 9:30 PM

Simply dial into: 888-808-6929, access code: 8105360 and open the webinar at http://remc.adobeconnect.com/first-ta/.  FIRST Robotics Grant Information - synopsis of program grants (FLL, FTC, FRC) in pdf format

2014-2015 Season Info & Grants!

The 2014-2015 Michigan FTC Team Guide has tons of great program information including grants available to rookie and veteran teams.  The Resources page of the FIRST in Michigan website has a Michigan FTC Resources link which contains step by step team start up and equipment information.

Off Season Events

Off season is a great way to keep those FTC skills sharp as well as develop new ones!  There are many fun events planned that give teams the chance to demo, practice, and network with each other.  These events are also a great outreach opportunity!  Visit the FIRST in Michigan FTC Off Season Event page to find out more!

2014-2015 FTC Season Registration is Open!

Registration for the 2014-2015 season is now open! Visit this link for instructions on how to register your team:  https://my.usfirst.org/ftc/tims/site.lasso.  Mark your calendar:  2014-2015 Season Kickoff is Sept. 6th!