2015 Standard District Points System

The updated system was developed by a team of two volunteer representatives each from all five Districts, including Bruce Linton and Jamee Luce from the NE District, along with some FRC staff members. The details of the new ranking system can be found here. The formula for Qualification Round Performance is fully explained here.

The point system is under final review and will be included in the new Section 7 of the FRC Administrative Manual. The original post can be found on the FRC Blog. Be sure to subscribe via RSS if you haven't already!

Reminder: Award Submission Deadlines

The deadline to submit information to judges through TIMS for the Team Yearbook is Thursday, Feb. 19, two days after Stop Build Day. Information is added by editing the "Judge's Info" section on the Team Summary page.

The following awards require additional submissions prior to competition in order for their application to be considered. Note that some awards have additional requirements for a complete application:

• Woodie Flowers Award - Thursday, Feb. 12, noon
• Entrepreneurship Award - Thursday, Feb. 12, noon
• Dean's List Award - Thursday, Feb. 19, noon
• Chairman's Award - Thursday, Feb. 19, noon

All veteran teams that received a NASA grant are required to submit an application for Chairman's. Award requirements and instructions for submission can be found in the FRC Administrative Manual.

District Event Schedule

For teams coordinating transportation, NE FIRST District Events will be following the same basic schedule. The information for each district event can be found at nefirst.org:

Day 1

5:00PM                     Pits Open

6:00PM                     Practice Matches Begin (Time Permitting)

9:30PM                     Practice Matches End

10:00PM                   Pits Close

Day 2

8:00AM                     Pits Open

9:00AM                     Practice Matches Begin

10:00AM                   Practice Matches End

10:30AM                   Opening Ceremonies

11:00AM                   Qualification Matches Begin

1:00PM                     Lunch Begins

2:00PM                      Qualification Matches Resume

8:00PM                     Pits Close

Day 3

8:00AM                     Pits Open

9:00AM                     Opening Ceremonies

9:30AM                     Qualification Matches Resume

12:30PM                   Alliance Selection

1:00PM                     Lunch Begins

2:00PM                     Elimination Rounds Begin

5:00PM                     Awards Ceremonies

6:30PM                     Pits Close

Volunteer for the NE District Events!

Several NE District Events still need volunteers for key roles. Interested volunteers should sign up through VIMS. Descriptions of event volunteer positions can be found in the Volunteer section of the FIRST website.

Upcoming Important Dates

Award Deadlines

• Woodie Flowers Award - Thursday, Feb. 12, noon
• Entrepreneurship Award - Thursday, Feb. 12, noon
• Dean's List Award - Thursday, Feb. 19, noon
• Chairman's Award - Thursday, Feb. 19, noon
• Media & Technology Innovation Award - Saturday, Feb. 28

Award requirements and instructions for submission can be found in the FRC Administrative Manual. All awards except for Dean's List should be submitted through the Youth Team Member Registration System. Dean's List applications should be submitted through TIMS.