[Rich Wong]

Dated 8/30/05

Greetings Teams:

Welcome to the 2006 FIRST Robotics Competition season! Please read our registration opening letter at http://usfirst.org/robotics/2006/reg_open.htm

This page has several links to key information that all teams should review:

· The 2006 schedule is posted at http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2006/rgevents.htm
· The Calendar of Important Deadlines can be found at http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2006/frc_time.htm
· Eligibility information for the Championship is located at http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2006/cmp_elig.htm

FIRST also has new payment terms for the 2006 Robotics Competition season and teams should review these prior to registering for an event http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2006/paymentterms.htm

Please note important "Changes to Payment terms 2006" is located at http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2006...rmschanges.htm

FIRST hopes all of you had an enjoyable summer and as schools get back into full swing your thoughts turn to robots!

Sincerely,


Bob Hammond
Director, FIRST Robotics Competition