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Turn Up the Volume!
In CRESCENDOSM presented by Haas, FIRST© Robotics Competition teams will use their STEM skills and creative power to turn up the volume as they design, build, and program their robots for action-packed game play. Watch the game animation to inspire ideas.
For Teams
Lodging & Dining
All boxed lunches are served on chef’s selection of fresh bread and are accompanied with a whole fruit, chips and freshly baked cookies.
**Minimum 6 boxes per order**
Orders are due no later than March 29, 2024. For questions, please reach out to Farish Perlman.
Concessions will be available during the Chesapeake Championships. Concessions are provided by Thompson Hospitality, a minority-owned food service provider, and one of the largest retail food and facilities management companies in the country.
Be sure to bring a paper copy of your roster to your event to turn into pit admin. Paper rosters can be printed from your Dashboard at FIRST Inspires. Your roster should have a green checkmark next to every team member AND coach/mentor.
This indicates that all people associated with the team have signed a Consent and Release form. You may not compete without Consent and Release forms on file.
In an effort to reduce paper and potential data risks, FIRST Inspires encourages teams to use these resources to register their children and sign the Consent and Release.
| Time | Competition Schedule | Time | Activities Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | |||
| 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Pits and Inspection Open Teams Only - Not Open to the Public | ||
| Thursday, April 4, 2024 | |||
| 8:00 AM | Pits, Inspections, and NASA Machine Shop Open | 8:30 AM | Mentor's Lounge Opens |
| 9:00 AM | Field Open for Measurement and Calibration | ||
| 9:30 AM | Driver's Meeting | ||
| 10:00 AM | Practice Matches | ||
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | 12:00 PM | Townhall with FIRST Chesapeake |
| 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Qualification Matches | 3:00 PM | Safety Captains' Meeting |
| 7:00 PM | Pits Close | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FIRST in Social - Team Mixer & Celebration |
| Friday, April 5, 2024 | |||
| 8:00 AM | Pits Open and NASA Machine Shop Open | 8:30 AM | Mentor Lounge Opens |
| 9:00 AM | Opening Ceremonies | 9:00 AM | Virginia State University Spring Undergraduate Research Conference |
| 9:30 AM | Qualification Matches | 9:30 AM | Tech Mixer Opens |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | 3:00 PM | Safety Captains' Meeting |
| 1:00 PM | Qualification Matches | 3:30 PM | Tech Mixer Closes |
| 7:00 PM | Pits Close | 7:30 PM | Alumni Ambassador Mixer Presented by Booz Allen Hamilton |
| Saturday, April 6, 2024 | |||
| 8:00 AM | Pits Open and NASA Machine Shop Open | 8:30 AM | Mentor Lounge Opens |
| 9:00 AM | Opening Ceremonies | ||
| 9:30 AM | Qualification Matches | 9:30 AM | Tech Mixer Opens |
| 11:30 AM | Alliance Selection | 10:00 AM | Safety Captains' Meeting |
| 12:00 PM | NASA Machine Shop Closes | ||
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | ||
| 1:00 PM | Playoff Matches and Awards Note: Awards will begin around 2:30 | ||
| 3:00 PM | Practice Field and Machine Shop Close | 3:30 PM | Tech Mixer Closes |
| ~5:30 PM | Pits Close (30 minutes following the end of Closing Ceremonies) | ||
To Be Announced
If you have not already, make sure you check out and review the questions and answers on the FIRST Robotics Competition Official Q&A Forum. More questions and answers are added weekly.
Be a Student Ambassador to help welcome visitors to the 2024 FIRST Chesapeake District Championship. Teams are welcome to invite current and future supporters of their teams.
We are recruiting students who can volunteer for three or more 2-hour shifts on Thursday, April 4, Friday, April 5, and/or Saturday, April 6, 2024, to greet visitors at the Welcome Table, give a behind-the-scenes tour, and connect visitors with teams.
We can schedule around Awards interviews but cannot take students on the Drive team. We welcome both experienced and new Student Ambassadors.
In the 2023-2024 MASTERPIECESM challenge, FIRST® LEGO® League students will imagine and innovate new ways to create and communicate art across the globe.
FIRST® LEGO® League guides youth through STEM learning and exploration at an early age. From Discover, to Explore, and then to Challenge, students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way.
| Team Number | Team Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23372 | Exerciser Geysers | Hillsville, VA |
| 24227 | O.A.K.S. | Norfolk, VA |
| 25188 | Rockledge Robotics-Gold | Woodbridge, VA |
| 30485 | FROGS | Salem, VA |
| 46458 | Blinged Out Bumblebees | Washington, DC |
| 50435 | Kingdom of Four Squares | California, MD |
| 52349 | Golden Girls Lego League | Gaithersburg, MD |
| 55178 | Mt. Robotmore Jr | Mt. Airy, MD |
| 56151 | Brickbots | Chantilly, VA |
| 56336 | Circuit Sharks | Poquoson, VA |
| 57336 | Tinker Thinker Tomatoes | Potomac, MD |
| 61914 | LFS Patriots | California, MD |
Schedule of Events
| 10:00 AM | Team Check In / Pit set up |
| 10:30 AM | Coaches Meeting |
| 10:45 AM | Practice Match/ Start Judging Pit Visits |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 PM | Robot Game Matches, Judging Pit Visits, FRC Tours |
| 4:00 PM | Line up for Parade of Teams |
| 4:30 PM | Parade of Teams (on FRC Field) |
| 5:00 PM | Closing Ceremony in upper-level Atrium |
Thusday April 4 || 6-9pm || RSVP Required
Get ready for an electrifying night of fun, camaraderie, and innovation! We’re excited to announce the FIRST in Social Event during the FRC Championships 2024, and your team is invited to join the celebration.
Games: Engage in friendly competition with games
Swag Swap: Bring items made by your team to swap with others – buttons, pins, toys, and more!
Music: Groove to the beats provided by our fantastic local DJ
Food: Enjoy a tasty selection of light food, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks
To ensure your team’s spot at this unforgettable event, RSVP by March 28.
Appropriate safety attire, including safety glasses, ling hair tied back and closed-toe shoes, are required while in the pits.
Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the pit area. Teams are responsible for providing their team members AND guests with safety glasses.
We encourage all visitors to stay home if you are experiencing symptoms of illness, especially shortness of breath, fever, cough, or congestion.
Remember to also clean up after your teams and only go into areas that are permitted while at the venue.
For Volunteers
FIRST® volunteers are part of a global robotics community preparing young people for the future. Even if you only have a few hours to give, your contribution can make a difference. Working side by side with FIRST participants, volunteers play an important role in shaping young minds and inspiring students to achieve.
Volunteer roles range from safety attendants and field reset to judges, emcees, and referees. Volunteering at an event is a great way to share technical or professional knowledge, but you do not need special skills or expertise to volunteer.
For Attendees
If you would like to, you can RSVP below.
As we work as a community to prepare young people for a STEM future, FIRST aims to ensure its programs have a lasting, positive impact on all participants.
Join us in our mission to empower the young minds of DC, MD, and VA. Together, we can spark innovation, foster diversity, and make the impossible possible. Your support is not just a donation; it’s an investment in the future.
Together, let’s build a brighter, more innovative future.
All of our events are live-streamed and recorded.
Tech Mixer
The Tech Mixer features exhibitor booths where companies can showcase their innovations and engage with over 2,000 High School students plus many more VSU students.
The event gathers the brightest future STEM leaders and innovators from Maryland, DC, and Virginia in a high-energy event celebrating the culmination of their competition season. FIRST students gain essential workforce skills such as leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving by working alongside industry-experienced mentors, making them highly desirable candidates from top universities and industries.
Express interest in attending college
Will Study Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math
Increase their problem-solving skills
Increase their teamwork skills
How to Participate:
To secure your spot at the FIRST Chesapeake Tech Mixer, please complete the online registration form by March 15, 2024, or until all exhibitor booths are reserved.
Active Booth: 6′ Table with space for materials and signage featuring on-site participation by members of your team. 8 available at $600 each.
Passive Booth: 3′ High Top with space for print materials and giveaways only. 4 available at $1,200 each
