COVID-19 Update

FIRST in Michigan (FiM) is anticipating that we will be able to deliver our 2021-2022 season events in the traditional (physical) format. If a FIRST Tech Challenge, FIRST LEGO League-Challenge, and FIRST LEGO League-Explore team can only operate in the remote event format, FiM will organize remote events in support of those teams. The timeline for remote events will likely be after the fall season calendar of events concludes. To stay abreast of the latest information, be sure to read all team eblast communications sent by the FIRST in Michigan program delivery partners.Read More →

Our FIRST in Michigan teams have multiple ways to stay engaged this season despite COVID-19 restrictions and constraints. We are committed to holding the ship steady and moving it forward as we learn to safely navigate these uncharted waters together. 2020-21 FIRST in Michigan Season Engagement Plans (click link) Teams are able to choose the engagement option(s) that work best for them. The FIRST in Michigan sanctioned engagement options “check the box” on the competition requirement of grants like the 99h MDE State Grant as well as sponsor specific grants. Visit our FIRST in Michigan Progression of Programs Overview for an at-a-glance look across allRead More →

All FIRST programs are a “GO” this season. FIRST in Michigan is committed to keeping our 32,000 students on nearly 3,000 teams engaged in our PreK- 12 programs. With the support of our sponsors and teams, we’ve collectively been able to put FIRST within reach of every school and district, whether big, small, urban, rural, or suburban. Students in just about every county are being prepared to pursue careers in STEM, whether college-bound or in skilled trades. This season, we are reinventing how to play together so that no team sits the season out. Schools taking even a single gap year can break the momentumRead More →

With the closure of school facilities in Michigan for the remainder of the school year and in compliance with public health recommendations and regulations due to the current and ongoing threat of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our state, FIRST in Michigan has decided that the spring FIRST in Michigan FLLJr, FLL, and FTC Spring Events will be canceled until further notice.Read More →

Due to the current and potential threat of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our state and in accordance with public health recommendations, FIRST in Michigan has decided that, effective immediately, the upcoming FIRST in Michigan FRC District Events in our state will be postponed until further notice. At this time, FLLJr/FLL/FTC spring season events that are scheduled to occur in May will be held as planned. This message does not speak to the FIRST Championship Events in Houston and Detroit which are hosted by FIRST HQ. Currently, both FIRST Championships in Houston and Detroit remain unchanged in scope and schedule. Due to the extraordinary circumstances ofRead More →

The health and safety of our teams, volunteers and staff is our top priority. FIRST in Michigan is closely monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. As of this writing, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. As such we have not canceled any of our Michigan FRC events, and FIRST has not canceled The Championship in Detroit. We do, however, want to make sure that we are taking precautions to keep our teams and visitors to our events safe by instituting good hygiene practices and taking common sense measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including the following: Suspending the high-fiveRead More →

Currently, all volunteers and attendees at FRC events will be required to wear a mask from set up to tear down and all the time in between while on-site at the event. This rule applies whether you are unvaccinated or vaccinated once, twice, or twice with a booster. As always, our highest priority is the safety of our volunteers and attendees. Please share these Covid protocols for events with all attendees associated with your team including students, parents, mentors, sponsors, etc. and resolve any issues before they get to the event. If for any reason someone can not or will not wear a mask, pleaseRead More →

FIRST in Michigan Fall events for the FIRST LEGO League-Explore, FIRST LEGO League-Challenge, and FIRST Tech Challenge programs will require that masks are worn by all persons while in the event venue for the duration of the event. This includes event set up and tear down. The addition of a mask requirement at our FIRST in Michigan Fall events will allow the events to remain accessible to the greatest number of people, most importantly, our student team members, their coaches and mentors. and our volunteers.  FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) events will likely have the same requirements in place but we will make the final determinationRead More →