**FIRST EMAIL**/2009 FRC Championship Information

[Mark McLeod]

Greetings FIRST Championship Teams:


The upcoming FIRST Championship, April 16-18, promises to be the ultimate celebration of science and technology as the FIRST community gathers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. We will host 344 teams for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Championship, 100 teams for the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship, and 80 teams for the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) World Festival. That's over 10,000 students and 5,000 mentors celebrating their accomplishments while experiencing the thrill of science and technology.

In addition to the competition rounds, the event will feature:

* Exciting ceremonies with great presenters including Dean Kamen and Woodie Flowers, and a three-program International Robot Parade

* Over 35 FIRST Conference Workshops

* Hall of Fame display of previous FRC Chairman’s Award teams

* Scholarship Row featuring more than 25 FIRST Scholarship providers

* Supplier Showcase providing opportunity to meet and thank more than 15 FRC Kit of Parts Suppliers

* FIRST Alliance and Sponsor displays

* Commemorative FIRST merchandise available for purchase

* Aerial Robotics Program

* And a spectacular FIRST Finale on Saturday night in Centennial Olympic Park


Before you pack your bags, please:


*Find Championship and visitor info at Atlanta Welcomes FIRST <http://www.atlanta.net/first/>
*Read the important Championship "Essential Information" document, posted on the Championship page here: http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc...nt.aspx?id=432
*Check out the FIRST Finale description <http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc/content.aspx?id=432> , also on the Championship page
*Learn about FIRST Night Friday at the Georgia Aquarium: http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/first.aspx


Please share pertinent information with your team, family, and friends.

See you in Atlanta!


Go Teams!