In partnership with the SE STEM Region, we will be organizing an event dedicated to learning about FIRST and providing a platform for coaches to share their best practices.
Goals of the event:
- Connect existing coaches to share best practices.
- Recruit new FIRST Teams and answer their questions.
- Connect coaches and mentors with resources.
Targeted Audience
FIRST Teams in SE Iowa region and surrounding counties.
Perspective FIRST Teams:
Schools (Public & Private) – Athletic Director, Superintendent, Principal, and/or teachers
4H Extension Clubs
Girl/Boy Scouts
When:
Weds., May 14, 2025
Doors open at 4:45pm
Event will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm
Where:
Kirkwood Regional Center, 2301 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville, Iowa
Registration
All attendees will need to pre-register no later than Monday, May 12 at 5:00pm CST.
Tentative Agenda
4:45pm | Doors Open & Arrival | |||
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5:00-5:20pm | Welcome In the lobby, we’ll have a FLL table set up, partial FTC field & robot and a FRC robot on display. | |||
5:20-5:25pm | Divide into groups | |||
5:30-6:00pm | Learn about FLL (114 KRC) From a current team & FIRST Representative | Learn about FTC (112 KRC) Featuring: Teams 8696 (Iowa City West High) & 15055 (Solon High) and Rebecca Whitaker, Iowa PDP for FTC | Learn about FRC (54 KRC) Featuring: Team 167 Children of the Corn and Jeff Margrett, Reginal Director | Coach Best Practices: Fundraising (2D KRC) |
6:00-6:05pm | Transition to a new session | |||
6:05-6:35pm | SE Iowa STEM Region & Resources (114 KRC) Featuring: Matt & Jacob from the SE Iowa STEM Region | Office of the State Archaeologist (112 KRC) Featuring Elizabeth Reetz | Open Lab Tour: FRC 167, Children of the Corn Team 167 | Coach Best Practices: Team Management & Students |
6:35-6:50pm | Coach Networking Meet with other coaches of FIRST. 112 KRC | |||
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