Kickoff Time

[MrRiedemanJACC]

Does anyone know what time the kickoff video is going to start on January 4th? Our local events have a 9:30 start time, but we are going to be hosting an viewing in my classroom. Wasn't sure what time I should have students start showing up. Thanks!

[Steven Donow]

From what I remember, usually the stream starts around 10:30 EST

[holygrail]

I called FIRST Headquarters to ask about this last week because we hold a big kickoff event at our school for about 7 teams and I didn't want to start things at the wrong time.

I was also told that the video should go live at about 10:30 Eastern Time. 9:30 Central...etc.

[XaulZan11]

I remember having a great difficulty confirming last year's start time as well. Is the official start time anywhere on the FIRST website?

[TKM.368]

To Kickoff Coordinators:

Broadcast:
Broadcast will begin at 10:30ET – 11:30ET. We will broadcast the kickoff and then for the remaining time will view the game animation.

I believe it will "be" 10:30ET - 11:30ET rather than "begin" ...

[yash101]

Thanks, guys! I was passively looking for it!

[Taylor]

After the kickoff, they've threatened to show additional videos, I presume similar to the ones last year with Derek and Matt. So when the broadcast is over, don't just shut it off.

[BigJ]

Originally Posted by Taylor

After the kickoff, they've threatened to show additional videos, I presume similar to the ones last year with Derek and Matt. So when the broadcast is over, don't just shut it off.

I wait with great anticipation for the new "Check out this bump!"

[MrRiedemanJACC]

Thanks guys!!!!

[Kevin Thorp]

It seems odd that FIRST hasn't posted the webcast times, with the Kickoff just over 2 weeks away.

[mickztlin]

So I know the exact date of kickoff, but I don't know the exact time. Does anyone know the exact time. Also I'm from LA, so it would be helpful to know the time in la, but I can figure it out otherwise.

[adlasa]

According to the online event section most kickoff events are starting at 7am Pacific Time.

[Dave Campbell]

10:30am Eastern (7:30am PT in LA) - Kick Off Video begins.
Links found here: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/kickoff

[mickztlin]

thanks guys

[Qbot2640]

Originally Posted by XaulZan11

I remember having a great difficulty confirming last year's start time as well. Is the official start time anywhere on the FIRST website?

Originally Posted by Kevin Thorp

It seems odd that FIRST hasn't posted the webcast times, with the Kickoff just over 2 weeks away.

I think that this innocently promotes attendance at a local kickoff. For a team weighing the alternatives, concrete details may tend to encourage staying home. For Example, talking a group of high school students into meeting at 6:00 to drive to an official kickoff 2 hours away, versus meeting at 10:00 at the typical team build location.