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Originally Posted by btslaser
On the FIRST website it says FTC grades 9-12 (ages 14-18). In the 2011 game manual it has an * by ages 14-18 and says "may include 8th grade students 13 and older who are prepared to enter a high-school program". Does FIRST post elsewhere that it's ok for younger kids?
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You are correct on this. So perhaps I am wrong but I remember reading that the age is only capped at the top. If I find where I read it I will post it.
****EDIT (I found it in this years mentor manual located on page 14 of this pdf:
http://www3.usfirst.org/sites/defaul...ide_2011.pdf):
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An FTC team is made up of pre-college students. While the FTC program is designed for high school students, some students in the 7th and 8th grades may be ready for a high school level program. Students cannot be older than high school-aged if they are a participating team member. College students and others who have completed high school are welcome to participate in the role of Mentor or Coach. Many Mentors find that it is best to stay within a four-year age-span for team members. Depending on the age and maturity level of the team, there may be social and developmental differences with mixed-age teams. This can work as an advantage, but Mentors should be prepared to deal with team members from a variety of levels.
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So this confirms there is only an age cap on the top and the cutoff at the bottom is up to the coach/mentors discretion.