Offseason = Summer + Fall

The off-season runs from the conclusion of the spring FRC season through winter break. It is an opportunity for all members to continue important team business and skill development and for new students to experience team activities and determine if the team is for them. Performance demonstrated during off-season often earns a team member greater responsibility and leadership opportunities during the official season.

Overview

During off-season, members work on:

• educational outreach (see S.M.A.R.T. camps)

• skills training workshops

• 1-2 off-season game simulations

• member recruitment

• team building

• fundraising

Schedule

Summer

• team workshops = 1x/week (Thursday, 6-9pm)

• S.M.A.R.T. camp volunteer options available (3 assorted Sundays)

• off-season competition event, if available (typically 1-2 summer events, 1-3 days each)

Fall

• team workshops = 2x/week (Mon + Thurs. 5:00 - 8:00 pm (6:30 pm late bus)

• member registration due Sept. 9 (for new and returning students)

• off-season event, if available (typically 1 event, 1-3 days)

Conflicts

Students with conflicting summer and fall extracurricular activities may still potentially be on the team. They must proactively communicate with the Lead Mentor and devise a plan for acquiring needed training before the official season begins.

Competition Season = January - April

Overview

During the official competition season, team members:

Jan - Feb

• Learn game rules at season kickoff on Saturday, Jan. 4

• Design, build, test robot

• Prepare Impact award presentation 

March-April

• Week 1: Waco District Event will be Feb 27-March 1st, 2025

• Week 3: Manor District Event will be March 14th - March 16th, 2025

• Week 6: Texas State Championship will be April 2nd - April 5th, 2025 (pending advancement)

• April 16th - 19th, 2025: FIRST World Championship (pending advancement) 

Schedule

Students are required to attend at least 75% of meetings:

• Mon, Weds, and Thurs. 5-8 pm

• Saturday, 9am-4pm