Tuesday, January 4, 2011

More Kickoff News

Greetings Rookies:
Kickoff is this Saturday, January 8th!

Bring your Consent and Release Forms with you to your Local Kickoff.  Team Leaders are responsible for printing team rosters from TIMS and then stapling any hard copies to this printed roster.  If you have any questions, please visit our website at: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=8128&terms=consent.

Rookies must image their Classmates for them to work.  Your rookie kit will contain a classmate.  The classmates ship without an operating system.  You will need to use the USB key (included in the Kit of Parts) to install the image before it can be used.

Make sure you read the manual: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=452
Don’t forget to take inventory of your Kit of Parts (KoP) after Kickoff:
After receiving and checking all items in your Kit of Parts (KOP), should you determine you are missing a part(s), or need a replacement part(s) you must use the FIRST "Replacement Parts Request" system to order replacements.
Parts requests will be handled through this online system only.
The Replacement Parts Request system will be accessible via the Team Information Management System (TIMS) at noon (Eastern Time) on Saturday, January 8.
To begin the process of submitting a Replacement Parts Request, team Main or Alternate contacts will:
  • Login to TIMS
  • On the right side of the Team Summary page, under the "What’s New" header, click on the link to "Submit a Replacement Parts Request HERE"
  • Follow TIMS instructions to complete a Replacement Parts Request
VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!
This is a "one time only" opportunity to submit a Replacement Parts Request. Please make sure your request is both accurate and complete prior to pressing the "Confirm Request" button.
Once the request is submitted and confirmed there can be no changes to it.
Replacement Parts Requests will be processed and shipped to teams in a timely manner. Please make sure your Shipping Contact information is accurate and complete in TIMS as this is to whom the parts will be shipped.
Please note the system will not allow teams to request a quantity of parts higher than the number originally sent with the KOP. This system is also not to be used to order additional or purchased parts.
Deadline Date and Time
All requests must be placed by 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 12th, 2011.
FIRST® Choice site opens for ordering Kit of Part (KoP) items on January 10, 2011.  For more information, visit our website: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=18619
You will need to bring a list of all student medical needs to all competitions.  Make sure you have parent permission to tend to students needs if there is an emergency.

We’re here to help:
If you have any questions, please contact Team Support at frcteams@usfirst.org or 1-800-871-8326, “0” – they are eager to help you during this rookie season!

Go Rookies!
FRC Team Support
FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
200 Bedford Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (603) 666-3906  Fax: (603) 666-3907


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