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. 4:00 - 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
- 2 FIRST in Texas (Fit) District Qualifier events (dates tbd)
- 1 FIRST in Texas (Fit) District Championship (pending advancement)
- 1 FIRST World Championship (pending advancement)
Schedule
Students are required to attend at least 2 practices/week
- Mon, Weds, or Thurs. 4-6:30 pm (days subject to change)
- Saturday, 9am-3pm
