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Re: [FTC]: Should FTC be more like FRC or FLL in regards to mentor involvement?
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Originally Posted by Wayne TenBrink
In Michigan, FTC is being set up for 7th and 8th grade. It is supposed to be a middle step between FLL and FRC. As such, I would prefer to see FTC keep more restrictions on fabricated parts and mentor involvement (like FLL).
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This is interesting. Are the middle school teams not competing against the high school teams in Michigan? Are the students aware that they are participating in a high school dominated competition, and if they reach the Championship Event that will be their allies and competitors? What a cool opportunity.
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