Competition & Game

Regional

A stand-alone event (used outside district areas) where winning advances a team toward the FIRST Championship.

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A regional model where teams earn points across multiple events to qualify for their District Championship.

The pre-playoff process where the top-seeded teams take turns inviting other teams to form playoff alliances.

The opening segment of a match where the robot operates entirely on pre-programmed code with no driver input.

The season-ending world championship (held in Houston) for teams that qualify through events and awards.

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