FiT-W&P Kickoff 2026
About this Event
Welcome to the FiT-W&P Kickoff 2025 event happening on Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 at Lubbock High School!
Teams new and old will have the opportunity to learn what this year's game is, while also getting to attend breakout sessions and more!
Main Schedule
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:25 AM
Volunteer Check-In: South Conference Entrance
Host: Garrett Smith
Info: Volunteers will check in for the kick-off and prepare.
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:55 AM
Vendor Check-In: South Conference Entrance
Host: Garrett Smith
Info: Vendor check-in time for their tables.
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Team Check-In: South Conference Entrance
Host: Garrett Smith
Info: Teams will check in for the event.
🕑: 09:35 AM - 10:15 AM
Vendor/FLL/Networking Time: Main Hall
Info: Dedicated time for teams to visit the vendors, check out FIRST LEGO League, and network with each other.
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:55 AM
Opening Session: BCDE
Host: Garrett Smith
Info: Opening session where we will go over important updates about the season.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Kickoff Broadcast: BCDE
Info: Game reveal and other updates.
🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
Field Tour: BCDE
Host: Luke Boswell
Info: Field tour and a chance to ask game questions.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch Break: BCDE
Info: Lunch break.
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PM
Breakout Sessions #1: Science Lab, Room A, Room F, Room BCDE
Info: First set of breakout sessions.
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM
Breakout Sessions #2: Science Lab, Room A, Room F, Room BCDE
Info: Second set of breakout sessions.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Session: BCDE
Info: Closing comments, last-minute questions, etc.
Breakout Sessions #1
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PM
Outreach Planning With Lady Warbots: Room A
Host: Lady Warbots
Info: 10676 will be going over tips for outreach and how to incorporate them into judging.
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PM
Beginners Guide To OnShape With Bobcat Robotics: Room F
Host: Bobcat Robotics
Info: How to use the OnShape CAD program for beginners.
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PM
3D Printing & Fabrication Tips: Science Lab
Host: Dominik Kuzniarz
Info: Teams can learn the basics of 3D printing and tips on how to utilize them for your robot designs
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PM
From Napkin Sketch to Winning Robot: The Engineering Design Process: Room BCDE
Host: Nazareth Robotics
Info: Ever wondered how a simple idea turns into a fully functional competition robot? In this session, Olivia and Spencer will break down the Engineering Design Process (EDP) into practical, team-tested steps that anyone can follow. Whether you’re new to robotics or trying to bring more structure to your build season, we’ll give you a solid foundation for using the EDP in your team’s workflow.
We’ll walk through the six core steps of the process — from defining the problem to presenting solutions — and explain what each step looks like in the context of an FTC season. You’ll hear real examples of how our team used the EDP to overcome challenges, revise plans, and build smarter. Most importantly, we’ll show how iteration is not failure — it’s a powerful part of the process.
Leave with a flexible framework you can use in your next brainstorming session, prototype sprint, or coding challenge.
Breakout Sessions #2
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM
Introduction To Judging: Room A
Host: Garrett Smith
Info: In this session, we will go over the judging process in detail and answer any questions teams may have.
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM
#FIRSTLikeAGirl With Anatronic Kats: Room F
Host: Anatronic Kats
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM
Engineering Portfolio Guide With T-Force: Room BCDE
Host: T-Force
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM
Team Structure & Team Building With Hart Robotics: Innovation Lab
Host: Hart Robotics
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM
Advance Engineering Design With ACE: Science Lab
Host: ACE
Where is it happening?
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