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NC FTC®
 Tournaments

NC FTC® SEASON CHALLENGE
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SEASON STRUCTURE
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The North Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge is back for the 2024-2025 season!    This season will consist of 14 qualifying events and one championship event (dual division is TBD). The number of available events is dictated by the number of registered FTC teams. Each FTC team has the opportunity to compete in at least 2 Qualifying Tournaments, with a third round currently pending based on demand and confirmed host locations.  The number of teams advancing to the NC FTC State Championship will be determined based on final standings at each qualifying event. 
​NOTE: For questions regarding NC FTC Tournament Registration, please email [email protected]. Please do not contact FIRST.

GET STARTED FOR THE SEASON! ​The link for Kick off and Qualifier registration will be posted in Basecamp, in the NC FTC Official Coaches Forum.  To receive the registration link, please complete the team participation survey and our planning team will send an invitation to join the group!
PARTICIPATION SURVEY

2024-2025 NC FTC OFFICIAL EVENT SCHEDULE
Please note the schedule below regarding NC FTC events for this season.  

OPTIONAL SCRIMMAGE
December 14 (Saturday)
Dec. 14 (Sat)
Chapel Hill @ New Hope Elementary School  - 16 Teams

QUALIFYING TOURNAMENTS
Week 1
Jan. 18 (Sat)
  • Region 4 - Rolesville @ Thales Academy - 24 Teams

Week 2
Jan 25 (Sat)
  • Region 2 - Winston-Salem @ Salem Academy - 24 Teams
  • Region 6 - Greenville @ Hope Middle School - 16 Team

Jan 26 (Sun) 
  • Region 2 - Winston-Salem @ Salem Academy - 24 Teams
  • Region 2 - Greensboro @ Southeast Guilford Middle School - 24 Teams

Week 3
Feb. 1 (Sat) 
  • Region 5 - Kinston @ Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School - 16 Teams
  • Region 1 - Shelby @ Pinnacle Classical Academy - 24 Teams
  • Region 2 - Greensboro @ Southern Guilford High School - 24 Teams

Feb. 2 (Sun)
  • Region 2 - Greensboro @ Southern Guilford High School - 24 Teams

Week 4
Feb. 8 (Sat) 
  • Region 4 - Sanford @ Ascend Leadership Academy - 12 Teams
  • Region 5 - Red Springs @ Emerging Technology Institute - 12 Teams

Feb. 9 (Sun) 
  • Region 4 - Sanford @ Ascend Leadership Academy - 12 Teams
  • Region 5 - Fayetteville @ Westover High School - 16 Teams

NC Regional Championship**
Sunday, February 16. 2025
NC A&T State University, Greensboro NC

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*Qualification from a qualifying tournament is required to participate in the NC Regional Championship.

 QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2024 AT 5:00PM.
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The link for Qualifier registration will be posted in Basecamp, in the NC FTC Official Coaches Forum.  Need access to Basecamp?  Complete the team participation survey and our planning team will send an invitation to join the group!

INTERESTED IN HOSTING AN NC FTC QUALIFIER IN YOUR AREA?
Email us at i[email protected] to schedule a time to discuss.

QUALIFIER REGISTRATION PREPARATION
The criteria below must be met before a team can register regionally:
  • Teams must be registered NATIONALLY with FIRST and reside within North Carolina, in order to participate in a NC Qualifying Tournament.
  • NC is a closed state, therefore teams from other states may not participate in a NC tournament. 
  • Both team coaches must be screened.
  • The national FTC team registration must be paid.
  • The tournament must be open for registration.
  • Teams have the opportunity to compete in at least 2 qualifying tournaments, with a third round currently pending based on demand and confirmed host locations. NC FTC teams may participate at any event within North Carolina.​​
REQUIRED REGISTRATION INFORMATION
  • Team Name & Number
  • Number of Students (maximum 15 per team)​
  • Team History (rookie vs. veteran)
  • Lead Coach #1 Contact Information

REMINDERS
  • Registration fills VERY QUICKLY.  All tournament slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • We suggest organizations with multiple teams split the load and recruit multiple people to register teams.  We cannot move teams around to accommodate large groups after registration.
  • The qualifier registration fee is $100 per team.  Upon completion of the registration form, the person that initiated registration, will receive an invoice and copy of registration.  Invoices can be paid via check or credit card (link will be in the email).  ​​
  • Teams who advance from a qualifying tournament, will advance to the NC Regional Championship.​
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION PAYMENTS
To be completed AFTER tournament registration: PAY REGISTRATION FEE

All payments must be made during the open regional registration period.  The team registration fee is different for Qualifying and Regional Championship tournaments.
​Qualifying Tournament per Round
$100
NC Regional Championship
$125
Pay by credit card:
There is an option to pay by credit card via the link below. It is recommended to use this method of payment for efficient recording, tracking, and security.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT LINK
Generate an invoice:
​If an invoice is required to process payment for one or more teams, please click on the link below to generate an invoice. 
TOURNAMENT INVOICE CREATOR
​​Pay by check or money order:
​Please make check payable to: North Carolina A&T State University.
  • Please note "FTC Challenge", Team number(s), and Event Location on the memo line.
  • If you are paying for multiple teams on one check, please send a letter along with the check indicating which teams the check applies to.
  • Please mail all team registration fees to the EXACT address listed below. If the exact address is not used, there is a possibility that your check will be misrouted and your payment delayed.​
       North Carolina A&T State University
       
College of Engineering
       C/O Dr. Kory Bennett
       McNair Hall, Suite 522
       1601 E. Market Street
       Greensboro, NC 27411

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THANK YOU
Regional Supporters!
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