Competition Manual and Related Documents

2012 FRC Administrative Manual

Section 1 - Introduction

Overview of FRC, Gracious Professionalism, and prominent FRC awards.

Section 2 - Communication

Covers Team Support, the Q&A forum, TIMS and guidelines for using the FIRST logo.

Section 3 - Team Organization

Outlines the Main, Alternate and Shipping Contact responsibilities and recommends additional roles for adult volunteers.

Section 4 - At The Events

What to expect at FRC competitions. Includes event check in, the pit area, competition overview, safety, ceremonies, team spirit and a packing checklist.

Section 5 - Robot Transportation

Rules specific to transporting your robot to events

How to Ship Your Robot - (Note: Detailed information coming soon. Thank you for your patience.)

Robot Lock Up Form

Non-Compliance Robot Lock Up Form

Shipping Crate Construction

Bag & Tag FAQ

Section 6 - The Awards

Lists FRC awards and provides submission criteria.

2012 FRC Game Manual

2012 FRC Decryption Code - !HotShots!KnowBalance!

Section 1 - Introduction

Includes a description of the FIRST Robotics Competition, Gracious Professionalism, and a game summary.

Section 2 - The Arena

Describes the arena, field elements, and game elements in detail.

Field Drawings - Complete drawings, CAD models, and assemblies to build an official or low cost FIRST playing field

Field Walkthrough Videos - Guided tour of the official FRC field by FRC Engineers

Episode 1 - There is no Episode 1. While we love this whole series, we decided not to publish Episode 1 because the animated character was exasperating and seemed like a merchandising opportunity.

Episode 2 - Behind the Glass

Episode 3 - Baskets and the Pieces that Love Them

Episode 4 - Special Court Areas

Episode 5 - Bridges

Episode 6 - Microsoft Kinect Stations

Section 3 - The Game

Describes the game in detail.

Section 4 - The Robot

Describes all rules associated with building a compliant robot.

Sample Robot Inspection Checklist (coming soon)

Inspection Bill-of-Materials (BOM) Template (coming soon)

Robot Quick Build Information (zip) - thanks to Ron Markum, Ken York and Ed Latimer