Reminder…
Registration for Remote Kickoff events will close this Friday, December 3, 2004.
In addition to choosing a location to watch the announcement of the 2005 FIRST Robotics Competition, teams need to decide where to have the "Kit of Parts"(KOP) shipped.
Teams have the following options for the delivery of their KOP:
Ship to a local address
Pick-up at the Manchester Kickoff
Pick-up at a Remote Kickoff site
Ship to a local address, has two drawbacks: the team will be charged for shipping and the team will not have the KOP on Saturday, January 8.
Pick-up at the Manchester Kickoff: the Manchester Kickoff is a great experience but can limit the number of team members involved (expenses and logistics) also we have been told by FIRST that there may be trouble with airlines and the KOP.
Pick-up at a Remote Kickoff site: this option is great for teams that want to uncomplicate the delivery of their KOP, interact with other teams and enjoy the Kickoff meeting close to home.
It is also possible to send representatives to the Manchester Kickoff and have the KOP delivered to a Remote Kickoff site or your local address.
No matter what option you choose, please be sure that your team has made the appropriate selection on the Team Management System before the December 3rd deadline.