Where to start?

[MacZealot]

Last night I was online, reading about, and found a thread on my fav board (macnn) about FIRST.

Sooooo where do I start? I know I have two choices, join a team or make my own (number 2 might have to happen :()

ANYWAY, where shall I start? I'll be in las vegas in november, so that's where I'm looking for teams, anyone got hints?

I looked at first's (usfirst.org)'s site, found 1 school's team that sounds promising (I might actually go to that school lol.), and etc, but what is there to find out, what do I need to do?

I know it's also like what.. they started the sign-ups for this in september, but will FIRST have the heart to let me in this year?

all I know is i'm excited, and can hardly wait, and here's why:

For years I've been on the nerd side, etc, I've been a comp haxie for 5 years (taught myself everything), and looooove mechanics, planning to be an electrical engineer. When I found out, bingo, something I actually like :D

So anyway, maybe I don't make sense, i just want to know where to start.

[Kristina]

Well you're off to a good start doing your homework and researching. If you're pretty sure that you're going to that certain school with team potential, I would try to get in contact with their team leader or advisor and get involved early.

Its awesome that you have all this enthusiasm but its probably easier to join a team and learn the ropes than forming your own team now. Plus, unless you're a senior, you still have time!

[MacZealot]

cool, thanks for a bit of advice :)

Anyone got more to dish? lol :D :D :D :D

[Wetzel]

Howdy.

www.usfirst.org (http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/rookie.htm) the rookie page.

The ASME Guide to Starting A FIRST Team (http://www.asme.org/educate/k12/first/tmguide.htm)

My former team, Team 116 season schedule (http://www.team116.org/2002/schedule.html). Might give you some idea what to expect.


Also, you can im me if you want to chat.
Weffs11 on AIM
or come chat in #FIRSTrobotics, Java client here (http://www.rit.edu/~us1stwww/info.html)


Wetzel
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The more the merrier

[MacZealot]

More fun: I think (70% sure to be exact) that clark county is a closed district.

Which means I won't be going to a school where they have a team.

Even stranger, the one I was considering is part of a group, which means, well, lol, that they probably do other things (Science group?!)

And there's no page for this year, no info, etc, so I have my doubts :'(

*shrug* I guess I'll be starting my own team, anyone in the las vegas area, please let me know if you're interested!!!