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Welcome to Team 2834!
We're thrilled to have your family on board! Below you'll find the essentials: how to support your student, what to expect this season, and handy resources to keep things running smoothly. You'll want to bookmark this page - trust us.
Get started checklist
Join our Slack channel Bionic Black Hawks 2834 and accept the coach's email invite.
Subscribe to the team calendar – track build sessions, competitions, and deadlines.
Attend parent meetings – plus Monday meetings when you can.
Complete required forms – as directed by the coach.
Review the team guides – handbook, candidate info, and parent guide.
Time Commitment & Expectations
Attend Monday meetings when you can—it's the best way to stay connected and meet other parents.
Attend parent meetings (just a few per year).
Volunteer on a committee, or as a mentor/coach.
Our team is 100% volunteer-run, so we need at least one parent/guardian per family to pitch in. Don't worry—committees are shared among many parents, and there are both robot and non-robot roles, so no one's overwhelmed and there's a spot for everyone (tech-savvy or not!).
Competition Season Overview
Regional Competitions (February/March)
2 competitions on Friday/Saturday—locations range from metro Detroit to a few hours away
(may require 1-2 night hotel stay)Meals covered for students and parents who RSVP
Hotel covered for students; parents pay an additional fee if staying
FIRST World Championship (April in Houston) (optional but awesome!)
Thursday–Saturday competition; most of the team arrives Tuesday
Travel with the team or bring your family—your choice!
Hotel covered for students (parents pay additional fee); meals are NOT included
We need parent chaperones
Competition runs 7:30am–6pm. Saturday is playoff day with double elimination bracket, followed by awards. Most fly home Sunday
State Championship (April in Saginaw)
Thursday–Saturday competition with hotel Thursday and Friday nights
Meals covered for students and parents who RSVP; hotel covered for students (parents pay additional fee)
Drive/Pit crew arrives early Thursday for setup; all others arrive late morning/early afternoon
We need parent drivers to carpool students to Saginaw!
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