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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
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!
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
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