All Youth Team Members are required to have a parent/guardian complete the FIRST Consent and Release Form through the FIRST Youth Registration System. This is a requirement for participation in the FIRST season, including in-person or remote team meetings, events or competitions.

The regional team registration process is the same for both the Qualifying and State Tournaments. This process consists of 3 steps:

STEP 1: REGISTER NATIONALLY:
FIRST® as an organization has moved to a single sign on within the FIRST Website. All Team Registration for each program is handled through this FIRST Portal. FIRST registration is SEPARATE from the regional North Carolina team registration. 

To register your team nationally:

National FTC Registration

STEP 2: REGISTER REGIONALLY:
NOTE: For questions regarding NC FTC Tournament Registration, please email [email protected]. Please do not contact FIRST.

​The criteria below must be met before a team can register regionally:

• Teams must be registered with NC FTC. 
• Both team coaches must be screened.
• The national FTC team registration must be paid.
• The regional event must be open for registration.
• Teams may register for a maximum of two (2) tournaments per season. A third tournament is acceptable, if available.

Regional registration will take place in two phases during the time period listed below.

Phase 1:

Opens November 2022

Phase 2:

OPENS DECEMBER 2022

Reminders:

• Teams may register for ONE tournament during Phase 1 and ONE tournament during Phase 2.
• Tournament slots fill quickly so prepare in advance. We cannot move teams around to accommodate large groups after registration.

Required Registration Information:

• Team Name
• Team Number
• Number of Students (maximum 15 per team)
• Student Demographics (African American, Hispanic, Caucasian, etc.)
• Team City
• Team History (rookie vs. veteran)
• School or Organization Name
• Address
• Head Coach Contact Information
• Assistant Coach Contact Information

STEP 3: PAY REGIONAL REGISTRATION FEE
All payments will be made during the open regional registration period.

The team registration fee is different for Qualifying and State Tournaments.​

Qualifying Tournament

$100

State Championship Tournament

$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.

To pay by credit card:

COMING SOON

Pay by check or money order:

Please make check payable to: North Carolina A&T State University.

• Please note "FTC", 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