**FIRST EMAIL**/2006 FIRST Vex Challenge Team Registration Now Open!

[KathieK]

Greetings Teams:

We want to let you know that the 2006 FIRST Vex Challenge Season has begun. Registration is now available at the FIRST website at http://www.usfirst.org/vex/

This year's game challenge will be released on our Kickoff date, September 13, 2006. Our Kickoff will be web-based, with materials posted to the FIRST Vex Challenge website.

If you have questions about the registration system or encounter an issue, please contact Innovation First at info@vexlabs.com.

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Looking for answers on how to start a team, and some criteria for this year's program? Check out http://www.usfirst.org/vex/VexQA.html.

Interested in finding out if there are events in your area? Check http://www.usfirst.org/vex/events frequently, as we are updating tournament information!

Looking to buy additional Vex parts? Register with FIRST and you will be eligible to buy an optional Bundle Kit of Vex parts (Vex Starter Kit, Custom Metal Kit, Safety Glasses, Programming Dongle, etc.) for only $375! This is a great opportunity for rookie teams!

Have questions about the Vex Starter Kit or Accessories? Visit the Vex Forums at http://www.vexforum.com.

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Here's to a successful 2006 FIRST Vex Challenge Season.

Please note, information about the upcoming 2007 FRC season (including registration and event information) is coming your way soon!

Go Teams!