NC FIRST TECH CHALLENGE 2022-2023
FALL/WINTER SEASON STRUCTURE
FALL/WINTER SEASON STRUCTURE
UPDATED - 9/19/2022
Special Note:
For the 2022-2023, all qualifying tournaments will be capped at a maximum of 24 teams. COVID precautions will be enforced. All events will follow all guidelines set in place by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as a baseline for safety precautions. Additionally, we will be following guidelines and rules put in place by the Host Sites, which may differ between locations.
Each in-person event will include additional safety measures such as:
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022 – SEASON KICK OFF & GAME REVEAL
Special Note:
For the 2022-2023, all qualifying tournaments will be capped at a maximum of 24 teams. COVID precautions will be enforced. All events will follow all guidelines set in place by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as a baseline for safety precautions. Additionally, we will be following guidelines and rules put in place by the Host Sites, which may differ between locations.
Each in-person event will include additional safety measures such as:
- Social Distancing between teams on the competition floor and in the pit area.
- Teams will not be allowed to congregate in the hallways of the facility.
- Participants are not required to wear a mask.
Note: This rule is subject to change if local, state or federal reinstate the indoor mask mandate. - Digital team check-in
- Coaches & Team Members only in the Pit Area
- Increased distance between team tables in the Pit Area (where possible).
- Hand Sanitizer throughout the facility, with required use prior to entering the pit area and approaching the competition field.
- Cancellation due to low registration:
At least 12 teams must be registered in order for the tournament to take place. Registration will be monitored in the weeks leading up to the event date. If the required minimum number of teams is not met within two weeks of the event date, the tournament may be cancelled. The NC FLL Event Manager will work with teams to locate an alternate tournament to attend.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022 – SEASON KICK OFF & GAME REVEAL
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Wed Aug 24
Sat Sept 10 |
Kick-off Registration Opens
NC FTC Season Kick-off & National Game Reveal – In-Person Format NC A&T State University, Academic Classroom Building 1601 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27411 Click HERE to view the schedule. |
Visit https://ftc-qa.firstinspires.org to submit questions regarding the FTC Challenge.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022 – QUALIFIER REGISTRATION, AND OFFICIAL SCRIMMAGE
Teams to pick their tournament week(s) – Teams may only register for one tournament per week, with a max of 3 tournaments per team. Teams to select a virtual judging date and time at a later date.
Teams to pick their tournament week(s) – Teams may only register for one tournament per week, with a max of 3 tournaments per team. Teams to select a virtual judging date and time at a later date.
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Tues Nov 15
Tues Nov 29 Sun Dec 11 Tues Dec 13 |
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QUALIFIER SCHEDULE
- Participants must be registered nationally and locally to compete.
- 8 tournaments between January and February.
- 184 Team Capacity for the In-person Tournaments this Season.
- Each team may participate in up to (3) three tournaments this season.
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Jan TBA
Jan 14 Jan 21 Jan 28 Feb 4 |
Dean's List Application Deadline
*Submission via the FIRST Dashboard. Control Award – submissions will be accepted this season. *More information will be provided later this year. Promote and/or Compass Award Submission are due by Wednesday on the week of competition (unless otherwise noted). Locations will be announced in August 2022 NC FTC In-Person Qualifier Week 1 NC FTC In-Person Qualifier Week 2 NC FTC In-Person Qualifier Week 3 NC FTC In-Person Qualifier Week 4 |
IN-PERSON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
NC FTC State Championship (36 Teams)
NC FTC State Championship (36 Teams)
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Date TBA
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NC FTC State Championship (36 Team Slots)
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IN-PRESON QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT FORMAT DETAILS
Subject to change.
Subject to change.
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Tournaments normally end by 6pm. |
