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Originally Posted by Fusion_Clint
Absolutely not! Honestly this is the most difficult and important aspect of a FRC team. You need a team of folks (adults) that are dedicated to this, we have a 501C3 booster club in charge of fundraising and arranging travel accommodations. As the school sponsor, I have to get all out of state travel approved by the school board at least one month in advance. Also making sure you have the correct number and the "right" chaperones is vital.
Do not assume that this will work it self out, if the right steps are not followed you can have a robot and team that can't get to the competition. Funding is critical! That NASA start up grant is not forever, you will need to be self sustaining in 2 years.
As far as the robot, start within your students and mentors capabilities. Access what your students and mentors can honestly do and go from there. Build on the the skills you learn this year over the off season, and build a better bot next year. Rinse and repeat.
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Hi Clint,
I understand it's an important part, however, there is money coming in and the teacher who received the grant appears to have a direction. As for accommodations, it does not appear we will need any our rookie year as both competitions are within a 30 minute drive. This will save us thousands. As for approvals, we'll take care of it. I just had to file my background check forms tonight.