**FIRST EMAIL**/ FRC 2009 Control System Early Release Update

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Greetings Teams:
We are pleased to confirm that the 2009 FRC Control System will be made available to teams prior to Kickoff this year! Here is how it will work.
FIRST will ship a 2009 FRC Control System to teams who have registered, paid for an initial event, and requested a system to be shipped. Acceptable forms of initial registration payment are located on our 2009 FRC Payment Terms at: http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc...nt.aspx?id=460 <http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=460> .
Please read the following Q&A so you fully understand the process.
How do I request a 2009 FRC Control System be shipped to my team?
When you register for your initial event in the Team Information Management System (TIMS) you will be prompted to indicate YES or NO to: "I would like to have the new 2009 Control System shipped early to my shipping address at the expense of my team" If you answer YES you will be added to the list of teams requesting early shipment. If you answer NO you will receive your Control System in your Kit of Parts at Kickoff.

I have answered “Yes” - when will I get my Control System?
Shipping is anticipated to start the last week of November; however, in the event we are able to ship earlier we will do so. Please note the systems will be packaged and labeled “FRC Robotics Controls Kit.” These kits will be shipped to teams in order of request on an as available basis– that is, demand may exceed the number available for early shipment.

Does my team pay for Shipping?
Yes, each team is responsible for paying the shipping (i.e., transportation) costs. Teams must provide a valid FedEx or UPS account number via TIMS to which the shipping costs will be charged. Please go to the “Kit & Kickoff”, Shipping Company & Account Number, section to enter this data.

Important International Teams (Outside of U.S.) Shipping Note:

Shipments to countries outside of the U.S. may be subject to import taxes, custom duties and fees levied by the destination country (i.e., import fees). These fees are determined once the shipment reaches the destination country. FIRST has no control over these fees, and cannot predict what they might be as custom policies vary widely from country to country. Please check with your local customs office for further information.

Where will my Control System be Shipped?
Systems will ship to the Shipping Contact Address you provided in TIMS. Please make sure this information is correct and up to date!
We apologize in advance but we cannot take any manual edits to the Shipping Contacts address (e.g., special requests via emails, faxes) due to the anticipated high volume of orders.

Is there a deadline for requesting an early Control System?
Yes. In order to receive the 2009 FRC Control System prior to Kickoff, your team must be registered for an initial regional event with payment and shipping request received no later than December 5th. After this date Control Systems will be included in the Kit of Parts.

If you have any questions please contact us at frcteams@usfirst.org <mailto:frcteams@usfirst.org> .

Go Teams!
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