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SEASON CALENDAR

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FRC Professional Development - Mentor Training

Presented by FIRST in Ohio

The Great Lakes Science Center in partnership with FIRST® in Ohio, will host a Mentor Training Workshop for new and existing team mentors participating in the 2026 FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) season. 

 

Whether you are new to the position, or a seasoned veteran, this workshop is for you!. Facilitated by a group of award-winning mentors from across the state of Ohio, this day-long mentor training session has been carefully crafted to help prepare you to be as effective as possible in your role as a team mentor.

When: 

Saturday, November 15, 2025

9:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Where:

TransDigm Group Learning Center at the

Great Lakes Science Center

601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114

This year's workshop will feature updates on the upcoming 2026 FRC season, including Kickoff information and Regional Competition dates for Ohio and Pennsylvania. It will also provide participants with an overview of the new Mentor Development Initiative, including the new online Learning Modules and the special mentor certification programs, currently under development at FIRST HQ.

The workshop also features several planned “breakout” sessions facilitated by one (or more) of the award-winning mentors from across the state of Ohio. Planned breakout sessions will include such topics as:

  • Programming

  • Electrical Systems

  • Mechanical Systems & Structures

  • Team & Time Management

  • Game Strategy & Design

  • Judging Criteria for Awards

SPECIAL NOTE:

This training session is "hands-on."  Workshop participants should plan to bring their favorite pair of safety glasses and other preferred  PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). 

Admission is FREE but workshop space is limited.  Pre-registration is required. Click HERE to register online, or email JonDarr Bradshaw at bradshawj@glsc.org.

Click image to download a printable copy of the agenda

SEASON CALENDAR 

AT A GLANCE
 
Click the active links below for additional information about that event or activity, and to learn which team(s) are participating.

 

PRE-SEASON EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

 

Voltage Valley Vibe

October 15, 2025

Warren G. Harding High School

860 Elm. Rd, Warren, Ohio, 44484

Cullens Cancer Clash (C3)

October 25 -26, 2025

Northville High School

45700 6 Mile Rd

Northville, MI 48168

2025 CORI Invitational

TBD

Worthington Kilbourne High School

1499 Hard Rd,

Columbus, OH 43235

FRC Mentor Training

November 15, 2025 (9 AM- 4 PM)

Great Lakes Science Center

601 Erieside Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44114

2025 REGULAR SEASON ACTIVITIES


2026 FRC Kickoff Watch Party

January 10, 2026

Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114


Weekly Build & Practice Sessions

Meeting days, times, and locations vary by team. Click the link above to see the tentative schedules for all supported teams.

Buckeye Regional

March 18 – March 21, 2026 (Week 3)

Wolstein Center, Cleveland State University

2000 Prospect Avenue E.

Cleveland, OH 44115

Miami Valley Regional

April 1 – April 4, 2026 (Week 5)

Cintas Center, Xavier University

1624 Musketeer Drive.Cincinnati, OH 45207

2025 Student Recognition & VIP Awards Dinner 

Date: TBD

Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114

2026 FIRST Championship

April 29 - May 2, 2026

George R Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, TX 77010

OFF-SEASON EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

 

2026 Ohio State Championship

(Date TBD)

Worthington Kilbourne High School

1499 Hard Rd,

Columbus, OH 43235

Hands Across Borders Build Sessions

Every Thursday & Saturday

(May 7 - June 20, 2026)

Great Lakes Science Center

601 Erieside Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44114

  • Saturdays: 10 AM - 3 PM

  • Thursdays: 5 PM - 8 PM

 

2026 Med Access International Humanitarian Medical Mission 

June 22 - July 2, 2026 

Hospital General Latacunga

Latacunga, Cotopaxi Province

Republic of Ecuador

 

2026 Med Access International Prosthetics Only Medical Mission 

Date: TBD 

C. Mary Pérez Viuda Marranzini

Santo Domingo 10203,
Dominican Republic

 

2025 Rotary International Prosthetics Only Medical Mission  

Date: TBD 

Amman Baccalaureate School

Al-Hijaz St., Amman, Jordan

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