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Comprehensive Communication Channels for FRC Teams and Support Resources

Explore the extensive communication channels available to FRC teams, parents, and volunteers. This guide covers official resources such as FIRST HQ, TIMS (Team Information Management System), STIMS (Student Team Information Management System), and VIMS (Volunteer Information Management System), along with email support and social media platforms. Gain insights into connecting with local teams, mentors, and regional directors, participating in forums, and utilizing FRC blogs and community discussions. Stay informed and engaged throughout the FRC season with crucial updates and support.

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Comprehensive Communication Channels for FRC Teams and Support Resources

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  1. FRC Communication Channels FIRST HQ Email/phone Team Support Online Registration Social Media Regional Director Chief Delphi Team Forums FRC Team Local Teams Off-Season Competition Staff Regular Season Competition Staff School Administration Team Members Sponsors Official FIRST sources

  2. FRC Communication Channels FIRST HQ Email/phone Team Support • Online Registration • TIMS (for Team Leader & parents) • STIMS (for students) • VIMS (for Event volunteers) • Social Media • FIRSTWorldTube • FIRST Forums • Email Blasts • Facebook • FRC Blog • Twitter • Regional Director • Sr. Mentor • VISTA Volunteer • Chief Delphi • Team Forums • Questions • Discussions • Competition Staff • FTA • Lead Robot Inspector • Head Referee • Judge Advisor FRC Team • Local Teams • Meetings • Cross-Mentoring • Workshops • Mentor teams • Off-Season Staff • Event Organizer • Head Referee • Field Staff • Team Members • Meetings • Email, social media • Flyers, letters, posters, website, etc. • School • Administration • Paperwork • Meetings • Sponsors • demos, visits, thank you’s, • invitation to competition Official FIRST sources

  3. Official FRC Sources • FIRST HQ • TIMS (Team Information Management System) - online Register and maintain team information., e.g., contacts, positions, mentor/student member roster, event registration/payment, KOP issues, Game Q&A team password for asking game specific questions, Team Judge Essays, robot picture Parents/Mentors register and authorize FIRST consent forms for themselves & children/students • STIMS (Student Team Information Management System) - online Individual students register • VIMS (Volunteer Information Management System) - online Event volunteers register for season event positions • Email/phone/mail Team Support - frcteams@usfirst.org/(800) 871-8326/FIRST, 200 Bedford St., Manchester, NH 03101 Issues with online systems, Kit-Of-Parts, finance payments, non-game questions, etc. • Information Sources: FRC Blog, FIRST Forum, Team email Blasts, Social Media (FRC on Facebook, FRC Twitter, FIRST WorldTube) Frequent information about the current season comes to us through a number of outlets. Questions about the current game can be asked in the FIRST Forum Q&A • Regional Director Local assistance, responsible for organizing local events, event fundraising, and supporting the development and continuation of teams. • Sr. Mentor – identify, recruit, and support teams, mentors and coaches (not all areas have one) • VISTA Volunteer - work in underserved areas: e.g., low-income individuals and communities • Regional Planning Committee – fund, staff & organize the local FRC Regional event • Other: Team Liaison, Trainers, On-call Mentors, Grant assistance (there is some variation between regions) • Regular Season Competition Staff • FTA/Field Staff, Lead Robot Inspector, Head Referee, Pit Administration/Team Registration, Judges, Volunteer Coordinator, Event Manager

  4. Unofficial Sources • Chief Delphi Team Forums • Local Teams • Leader Meetings • Group Workshops • Cross-mentoring • Off-Season Competition Staff • Individual Team Communications • Meetings • email • Website • Social media: Facebook, Twitter • Flyers, posters, etc.

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