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In this Edition

ICYMI: FRC Season Updates

Call for Volunteers

Week 0 Festivities

Exciting Resources For Your Team

Upcoming Important Dates

⚙️ Thursday, February 13 at 3:00 p.m. ET ⚙️

FIRST Impact Award Application Closes

⚙️Saturday, Feb. 22 - Week 0 Events⚙️

Glen Allen, VA 12PM - 5PM

Hanover, MD - by Appointment

Just Keep Swimming

What's up FRC Family?

As we gear up for an exciting season ahead, we’re just two weeks away from our first district event at Glen Allen! Teams are finalizing their robots, strategizing their game plans, and preparing for the thrill of competition. This event marks a significant milestone in our journey, bringing together passionate students, mentors, and supporters from across the region.

In this edition, we’ll share important updates, tips for event preparation, insights, and more.

Let’s rally together to make this season unforgettable!

ICYMI: Team Updates

The game manual will be regularly updated as teams ask questions and FIRST finds areas that are lacking. Be sure you check in often to catch the latest updates. There have been 3 updates so far this month. There are sure to be more.

Playoff Communications have been added to the Game & Season Page.
Updated rules:
G210: *Don't expect to gain by doing others harm. This rule requires an intentional act with limited or no opportunity for the team being acted on to avoid penalty such as: C "forcing an opponent ROBOT to CONTROL more than 1 of each SCORING ELEMENT and violate G409.
Several updates were made to section 8.7 Control, Command & Signals Systems.

Read the full breakdown in the Combined Team Update.

Combined Team Update

Week 0 Festivities

This year, there are two different Week 0 experiences taking place across our district. Due to some HQ limitations, there won't be a full field or FMS this year. Teams will be able to practice their autonomous code, simulate matches, and share in some practice matches as well. Teams are also encouraged to attend to get their robots pre-inspected as well. These pre-inspections are not official, but they will help teams gauge how well their robots meet the game specs.

Week 0 in Richmond, VA

Hosted by FRC 1086, Blue Cheese.

Thanks to FRC 1086 for hosting another Week 0 event for the community. It will be in their practice facility, an old JC Penny location in Regency Mall.

Regency Mall, Richmond VA. 1420 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23229
Date: Saturday Feb, 22nd
Time: 12-5pm
Please limit your total number of team members and mentors to 10 or less.

Richmond, VA Week 0

Week 0 in Hanover, MD

Hosted by FRC 9072, TigerBots

The TigerBots have graciously allowed us to step into their workspace once again. Due to space constraints, teams are asked to sign up for a time slot to visit and practice.

Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation
1503 Signature Drive, Hanover MD 21076
Please limit your total number of team members and mentors to 10 or less.

Hanover, MD Week 0

Volunteers Needed at Upcoming FRC Events

It's our volunteers that make the magic of FRC happen, and we need you to join their ranks. This year we are currently short on a variety of roles. We need Robot Inspectors for Friday Night. This is a great way for team mentors to volunteer and still be with their teams.

Roles Needed

Official Scorers [Sat and Sun]
Robot Inspectors [Friday]
Queuers [Sat and/or Sun]
Judges [Sat and Sun]
Field Resetters [Sat and/or Sun]
and others

Volunteer Registration

Exciting Resources for Your Team

Up to 10% Discount from Würth Additive Group

Würth Additive Group is offering up to a 10% discount on custom parts and additive manufacturing materials. This discount is available to all FIRST Chesapeake teams, mentors, and even the companies where mentors work.

If your team or company needs custom metal or plastic parts or small batch runs to meet deadlines, this partnership could be a game-changer.

How to Access Your Discount:

Contact Andrew Tordanato directly at andrew.tordanato@wurthadditive.com or call (860) 919-9364.
Learn more about Würth Additive Group’s offerings here: wurthadditive.com/collections.

Würth Additive

$100 Voucher from

Plummer Industries

Each FIRST Chesapeake FRC team will receive a $100 voucher, generously provided by Plummer Industries! This voucher can be used toward field elements or other resources to help your team succeed this season.

How to Redeem Your Voucher:

Visit the Plummer Industries website.
Enter your unique voucher code: CHS2025-[Your Team Number] (e.g., CHS2025-116 or CHS2025-10499).
Select your items and apply the discount at checkout.

Take advantage of this generous support and equip your team for success!

Plummer Industries

As we look ahead, I know some challenges lie before us. The seas may not always be smooth, but overcoming the waves is part of the journey. Together, we have the strength and resilience to navigate whatever comes our way. Let’s embrace these challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. As we DIVE deeper, remember to come up for air.

Peace and Blessings

Isaiah Marriner

"Strive for your excellence."

Anne Shade

Director of Operations | FIRST Chesapeake

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