This page contains the links to the FIRST Robotics Competition Event Planning Guides.
Off-Season information, including downloads for using the Field Management System (FMS) and how to get your event posted.
FIRST Robotics Competition Volunteer Role Descriptions
Aug. 13 2024Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Event Volunteer role descriptions and training information for FIRST Robotics Competition.
Student Ambassador
Aug. 13 2024Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Student Ambassadors share the FIRST experience with event attendees, invited guests, and VIPs. They educate and engage guests by discussing the build season, game challenge, and inspires their continued motivation, passion, and commitment to FIRST.
Student Ambassador Coordinator
Aug. 13 2024Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
The Student Ambassador Coordinator assists in facilitating the Ambassador Program. They collaborate with Event Management to ensure that all attendees, especially Invited Guests, are welcomed and attended to.
Robot Inspector
Aug. 13 2024Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Robot Inspectors perform mandatory robot inspections and weigh-ins to ensure compliance with robot design and construction rules.
Referee
Aug. 13 2024Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Referees observe matches, identify rule violations, "call them", and participate in deliberations regarding contested calls.
Quiet Room Attendant
Aug. 13 2024Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
The Quiet Room Attendant maintains the supplies in the Quiet Room and helps to ensure that individuals using the room respect the nature of the space.
Field Assembly and Disassembly
Aug. 13 2024Program: FIRST Robotics Competition
Assists with assembly of the competition playing field and the practice field on event set-up day, and/or disassembly on event break-down day.