You will work with volunteers to monitor wireless communications and other aspects of the event u sing the diagnostic tools, and be aware of robot connection problems and be ready to solve them. – If you want to be an FTA one day, this is the training ground. Be ready for long days - FTAs are often the FIRST to arrive and the last to leave.įield Technical Advisor Assistant (FTAA): – Time commitment: You must attend FTA training at FIRST Headquarters each year, and be available for the entirety of the event. You must also sign a conflict of interest declaration before starting. You also have a solid knowledge of the competition game rules and FIRST procedures and documentation and have the ability to multitask and work under pressure. – You are a self-directed person who is familiar (or willing to become familiar) with the robot control system, the field management system, field electronics, and diagnostic tools. They also monitor the setup and break down of the field (and practice field) and make sure all road cases are unpacked and re-packed properly. – Along with solving connectivity issues b etween robots and the field, the FTA coordinates and communicates with the event manager and other key volunteers on all relevant aspects of the event. – With great power comes great responsibility, and this is particularly true for the FTA, who keeps the field running according to FIRST standards. – Time commitment: You’re available for pre-event training calls and pre-recorded training videos, and you can commit to the entirety of the event. You must also sign a Conflict of Interest declaration before starting. They also communicate scores, playing an important role in keeping the flow of the competition going smoothly.
– Are you quick thinking and do you enjoy numbers? The scorekeeper position could be the one for you! Scorekeepers manage and operate the field software for scoring and field control of the matches, and therefore, must have an in-depth knowledge of how the game is played. – Time commitment: You’re available for pre-event training calls, set up day, practice day, and a minimum of three full-day commitment. A Conflict of Interest declaration must be signed in order to take on this role. – This is a Key Volunteer position and requires the volunteer to be over the age of 19. – You are someone who enjoys collaboration and has excellent teamwork and communication skills. The Field Supervisor also lead the Field Repair/Reset Crew.
They also direct activity on the field to ensure the efficiency of matches and make sure things run on time. – The Field Supervisor is in charge of the assembly and disassembly of the field in collaboration with the FIRST Technical Advisor (FTA). – Time commitment: You’re available for a minimum of one day, but preferably the entire event.
– It requires the person to understand the game but otherwise has no age or certification restrictions. This position is great for those new to FIRST, younger FIRSTers, or those who just really enjoy the excitement of the field and watching the matches. A Field Reset and Repair volunteer puts the game pieces back into their start positions at the beginning of each match. They also must adhere to FIRST safety practices and Gracious Professionalism at all times. Please note that all FIRST volunteers must read and comply with the FIRST Volunteer Rights and Responsibilities.
Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of 20 or more students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. From FIRST’s website “We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. Welcome to the sub-reddit for the international First Robotics Competition (FRC).