{"id":6080,"date":"2025-09-09T10:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T18:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/?p=6080"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:55:52","slug":"9-12-25-season-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/9-12-25-season-update\/","title":{"rendered":"9\/12\/25 Season Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FIRST Tech Challenge 2025 -2026 Season is Live!<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Check out FIRST<\/em> Tech Challenge DECODE Information<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

The FIRST\u00a0<\/em>AGE DECODE Season has begun! Delve in with the Kickoff Broadcast, learn the rules of the New Robot game, and explore the Game Resources linked below!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Broadcast Video<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Robot Game Animation<\/a><\/div><\/div>
DECODE Resources<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Parent and Coach Information Night<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Join FIRST <\/em>In Alaska September 17th for information on organizing and registering students and teams!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Occurs Wednesday, Septemberr 17th at 6:00 pm! This event will be taking place both on Zoom<\/a> and in the JEDC office at 612 W. Willoughby AVE. Reach out to acooper@jedc.org<\/a> or lwild@jedc.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Zoom Link<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

FLL Coach Training Session<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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FLL Coach training with\u00a0 FIRST <\/em>In Alaska September 18th On at the office and on Zoom!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Information and training session for new and returning coaches Wednesday, September 18th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm! The event will be live at the JEDC, 612 W. Willoughby AVE, and available through Zoom<\/a>! Reach out to acooper@jedc.org<\/a> or lwild@jedc.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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FIRST AGE 2025 -2026 Registration<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Registration for FIRST<\/em> AGE is live!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Begin your FIRST<\/em> AGE Journey by creating a new team or registering an existing one. Each team will need two screened coaches to dig into this new archeology themed season. Please reach out to acooper@jedc.org<\/a> and lwild@jedc.org<\/a> with any questions!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Start an FLL Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Start an FTC Team<\/a><\/div><\/div>
Re-register a Team<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Grants Available!<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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FIRST <\/em>In Alaska wants you to have the opportunity to participate in FIRST<\/em>!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Hardship grants are available for rookie or returning <\/span><\/span><\/span>FIRST<\/span><\/span><\/em> Tech Challenge <\/span><\/span>teams via a nomination from your Program Delivery Partner<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Alyson).<\/span><\/span><\/span> FIRST<\/em> Lego League Classpack funding is also available. See the link below or reach out to acooper@jedc.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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2025 - 2026 Season Schedule<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Scheduling continues for major FIRST <\/em>events. Keep up to date with the calendar for the latest news!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Updates have been added for FTC League Meet 3, FLL Qualifier 1, the Kenai Qualifier, and an FTC SE Scrimmage. If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact acooper@jedc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Login Re-Launch<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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\u00a0Improving the FIRST<\/em><\/span><\/span> Login process!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Scholarship Portal<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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FIRST<\/span><\/span><\/em> has launched a new Scholarship Portal!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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This portal presents a plethora of scholarships available to FIRST students all in one hub, and is planned to eventually include internships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities aligned with<\/span><\/span> FIRST<\/span><\/span>\u2019s associated skills and values.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Scholarship Portal<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

FLL UNEARTHED Is Here!<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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The FLL 2025-2026 Season is fully launched!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

FIRST<\/em> Lego League\u2019s Challenge, Explore, and Discover seasons have begun. Check out information on the Robot missions, projects, and more!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>