Team WCP's 2026 FRC Season Sponsorship Program

Team WCP's 2026 FRC Season Sponsorship Program is sponsored by WestCoast Products. WestCoast Products offers an annual FRC sponsorship program. They are looking for teams that strive for continuous improvement, show a passion for robotics, and give back to their communities.

October FRC Link: Stay Informed and Connected! Check out this month's highlights and reminders! Queuing Up - Gear Up With the Latest News VITAL Dates for Registration and Preference Selection Start your Volunteer Outreach Full Event Preferencing Timeline FIRST Learning Management System is LIVE!

Spread the Word - Grants, Fundraising and Outreach Women in STEM Scholarship She Leads FIRST Award Nomination FIRST FRC Team Grant Open TEAMWCP Sponsorship Application Watch the Replay - Key Topics from Last Month Outreach & Fundraising Opportunity: FLL-E Maryland Register your team with FIRST Inspires - Open Now! * You do NOT need to pay the fee at the time of registration or before preference selection.

Round 1 Preference Selection-CLOSED Round Two Preference Selection - Oct 16 - Oct 23. Teams MUST have two lead coaches with completed YPP Screening by this date to preference. Event Registration Closes & Payment Due - Nov 18 For Deadlines and Fees: Registration and Event Preference Selection Rebuilt Season Kickoff - Jan 10, 2026.

Need to Decode the FIRST Robotics Competition? Click the button below! FIRST Chesapeake has compiled resources on every facet of program, from team management and fundraising to building and competitions.

Check out the hub for new guides and grants too! FIRST events can only happen with the help of dedicated and engaged volunteers! Start talking with your community now to help fill the many necessarily roles.

Direct interested potential volunteers to the link below for more information and how to apply. Volunteer for FIRST Chesapeake Events Full Event Preferencing Timeline FIRST Season Important Dates Full FIRST Chesapeake FRC Schedule October 18, 2025 : Battle O' Baltimore at Dulaney High School. FIRST Chesapeake now offers Coach Chat Sessions for new coaches or coaches looking for a place to engage with fellow mentors for Q & A.

Session #2 - Dec. 2, 2025, 7-8pm Topic: Build Season Management and Team Governance and Structure Session #3 - Jan. 20, 2026, 7-8pm Topic: Preparing for Competition Session #4 - Mar.

31, 2026, 7-8pm Topic: Building a Sustainable Team Mark your calendars and join us! The link for the session is available on our calendar for each date. FIRST Chesapeake Calendar FIRST Learning Management System is LIVE!

For Coaches: Become Mentor Ready! Mentor Ready is a self-paced path of 4 trainings Youth Protection Training Mentor Ready is designed to align onboarding and safety for all mentors. It takes less than 2 hours total to complete.

You can complete it in one sitting or module-by-module. Access the training via your FIRST Dashboard → FIRST Training. You’ll earn a digital badge upon completion.

Note: Mentor Ready training is highly recommended for this season. It will be required for all mentors beginning May 2026. In addition, level up your skills with the FIRST Learning Management System: short, self-paced modules.

Modules can also be completed by students. Introduction to FIRST Robotics Introduction to CAD and 3D Printing Fabrication Tools and Safety Preparing for Build Season Perfect for off-season or early-season training. For Volunteers: Become Volunteer Ready!

Volunteer Ready is a quick, optional path of 2 trainings Youth Protection Training It is designed to help new and returning event volunteers get oriented and confident. Access the training in your FIRST Dashboard → FIRST Training after you apply to volunteer. Volunteer Ready is optional this season, but highly encouraged.

FRC Safety Animation Award-Unearth Safety! Teams are invited to dig deep to create an animated message that champions safe, sustainable fieldwork. Runs ≤ 40 seconds (incl.

opening & credits) Is animated (any style, incl. stop-motion).

Live video only if paired with virtual/AR animation; no live people on camera Uses music you own/have written permission for or properly licensed Creative Commons (with attribution); no explicit/suggestive lyrics Lists students’ first name + last initial only Submission Requirements and Process Who submits: A student Award Submitter or Lead Coach 1 or 2 must submit via the team’s FIRST Dashboard.

The student submitter must have a signed FIRST Consent & Release and be marked as an award submitter. File types: . AVI, .

MPEG, . MP4, or . WMV.

Submission window (ET): October 13, 2025, 12:00 PM → November 20, 2025, 3:00 PM. (Note: dates shown in Eastern Time.) Awards (UL Solutions): Restricted grants—Winner: $500; 2 Finalists: $250 each—applied toward 2027 season registration.

For complete details visit the FIRST website. Women in STEM Scholarship Sponsored by Dominion Energy Please share this opportunity with your students. Calling all female students in the FIRST Chesapeake district!

If you’re a junior or senior on an FTC or FRC team, this scholarship is for you.

Current junior or senior FTC/FRC team members in the FIRST Chesapeake district Anyone who identifies as a young woman and is active in the FIRST community Application Deadline: Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM (ET) Semifinalist Interviews (Virtual): January 2026 — details TBA Required Attendance: Women in STEM Event, Saturday, April 11, VSU Multipurpose Center (Petersburg, VA) Women in STEM Scholarship Application Please share with eligible students on your team, and help us celebrate and support young women in STEM across the FIRST Chesapeake community!

💙 Women In STEM Scholarship Application Nominations Open: She Leads FIRST Award Help us honor outstanding women in STEM who uplift the FIRST Chesapeake community.

Women who lead with excellence in STEM Mentors who inspire FIRST students—especially girls and underrepresented groups Community builders who give back to the FIRST Chesapeake community Advocates for STEM education and opportunity Role models who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and perseverance FIRST FRC Team Grant Open OPENS Oct 1, 2025 - This grant is open to all FRC teams who are facing hardship that may prevent them from competing.

Applications run from Oct 1 to Oct 24th. Winners will be notified between Nov 10-24. Apply on the FIRST submission manager from this link.

FIRST Grant Submission Portal TEAM WCP's 2026 FRC Season Sponsorship Program WestCoast Products' annual FRC sponsorship program is now taking applications. All FRC teams are welcome to apply using the link below. They are looking for teams that: Strive for continuous improvement.

Show a passion for robotics. Give back to their communities. Application closes October 31 , with winners announced in November.

Good luck! Team WCP Sponsorship Application Maryland Space Business Roundtable STEM Education Grants Due October 23 The Maryland Space Business Roundtable is about to open up it's 2026 grant season. MSBR’s goal is to encourage STEM education leadership in Maryland for a thriving aerospace workforce future.

MSBR is proud to have made broad STEM investments across the entire Maryland region, helping expand the reach of STEM programs, including a focus on undeserved populations. NOTE: Grant applications are live and due by October 23. Join us for the 2025 FRC Education Day in Baltimore this November 15!

Hosted by the Maryland Robotics Alliance, this annual event is a cornerstone for FRC teams across the District. Whether you're a rookie team gearing up for your first season or a veteran team aiming to refine your strategies, Education Day offers a wealth of workshops, technical sessions, and networking opportunities to elevate your robotics game. Show your interest in attending!

Outreach & Fundraising Opportunity with FIRST LEGO League Explore - Maryland Is your team looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back? FIRST LEGO League Explore introduces children ages 6–10 to the exciting world of STEM and FIRST —and your team can be part of that journey! Opportunities include starting a team, mentoring existing teams, or hosting an FLL Explore Festival.

Supporting FLL Explore is a great way to inspire future innovators and strengthen your team’s outreach and fundraising efforts. See this slide deck to learn more about the benefits of supporting FLL Explore Festivals and Teams . Intrigued?

Connect with Maryland’s FLL Explore Program Delivery Partner, Amber Driesman at adriesman@firstchesapeake. org . Visit the FIRST Chesapeake Blog to read: Congratulate winners of the FIRST Pitch Challenge VITAL Dates for Registration and Preference Selection Full Event Preferencing Timeline FIRST Chesapeake 2026 District Event Schedule frc-teams@firstchesapeake.

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