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Tournaments Scheduled!<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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With the FIRST<\/em> 2025 - 2026 Season Championships scheduled, most qualifiers are now scheduled. Stay up to date with the calendar!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

The FLL State Championship will take place on February 21st at Change Point in Anchorage! The FTC State championship is set for February 6-7 at Colony High School. Additionally, the FLL Remote tournament has been rescheduled for January 24.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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* Denotes a tentative date \/ location<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

FIRST Raffle is live!<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Tickets can now be purchased online as well as through your local teams!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

FIRST<\/em> in Alaska hosts a statewide raffle providing teams with an opportunity to fundraise for travel and other expenses.\u00a0 Tickets can be purchased from your local team or on the FIRST\u00a0<\/em>in AK Website<\/a>. Online purchases can be dedicated to a ticket selling team to help with their fundraising. We encourage all teams to make an effort to sell Tickets! Teams and coaches use the form below to request tickets for your teams! Drawing will be held on March 4th! Ticket holders need not be present to win. Reach out to acooper@jedc.org<\/a> with questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Team Ticket Ordering<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Email Blasts<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Be sure to stay up to date on your FTC and FLL news!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Team coaches are automatically on the blast list, so be sure to register as such if you are looking to stay up to date on FIRST<\/em> news! If you are not a coach but wish to receive the team blasts, sign up below!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

FLL Email Blasts<\/a><\/div><\/div>
FTC Email Blast<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

FIRST AGE 2025 -2026 Registration<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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There is still time to register for the season!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

FIRST\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Tech Challenge has released a series of starter bots, significantly reducing the barrier of entry for FTC! Begin the season with an already functioning robot! Additionally, FLL teams capitalize on fast shipping times and get your supplies with ample time left in the season! For questions on the registration process 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>

Last day to register for the FTC Governors Cup<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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FTC announces new nation-wide tournament\u00a0<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

The Governor of each state will select one team to compete in the Governors Cup! Occurring February 19th - 22nd, 2026, in Washington D.C.'s Constitution hall \"The United States Governor\u2019s Cup is more than a competition, it\u2019s a celebration of the next generation of STEM leaders, showcasing how the\u00a0<\/span>FIRST\u00a0<\/span><\/em>community inspires students to dream big, think boldly, and shape the future.\" FIRST <\/em>in Alaska has made sure it will be possible for the nominated team to compete in both the Governor's Cup and the statewide championship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

FTC teams, look for an email in your inbox inviting you to apply to be Alaska's representative in the Cup! Applications are open, and will close October 31st. Email lwild@jedc.org<\/a> or acooper@jedc.org<\/a> with questions!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Register Your Team Members!<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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It's time you add students to your teams roster!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

With two coaches who have completed the protection screening, teams may use express registration to bring their students onto the roster. Follow the instructions linked below to efficiently enroll your team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0Reach out to acooper@jedc.org<\/a> or lwild@jedc.org<\/a> with any questions!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Express Enrollment Instructions<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Volunteer Ready and Mentor Ready<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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The new<\/span> training platform for volunteers and mentors has arrived!<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

Volunteer ready and mentor ready have launched, bringing with them new and improved paths for training! These are available to all\u00a0FIRST<\/em> volunteers and can be accessed at anytime! The first 1,000 individuals to complete the mentor ready training will have the option to receive free swag from <\/span>FIRST<\/span><\/i>!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, volunteers will be able to search and filter through <\/span>FIRST<\/span><\/i> events by category, roles, training requirements, and more! Find out more on the updated volunteer resource page. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Volunteer resource page<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Coach Training Recording<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Watch the FIRST <\/em>In Alaska FLL Coach Training video<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

On Thursday, September 18th FIRST<\/em> AK held a FLL coach training event. The recording contains a general introduction to the FIRST<\/em> Explore and FIRST<\/em> Challenge programs, as well as a walkthrough of the UNEARTHED season robot game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0Reach out to acooper@jedc.org<\/a> or lwild@jedc.org<\/a> with any questions!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Recording and Slides<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Scholarship Portal<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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FIRST<\/span><\/span><\/em> has created a 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>

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