FIRST TECHNICAL ADVISOR -- Key Position

The FTA is responsible for any aspect affecting the competition.  The advisor will provide training to the Field Supervisor and the arena control system operators.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES (MC) - Key Volunteer Position

The Master of Ceremonies (a.k.a. MC or Emcee) is the individual primarily responsible for setting the tone of the competition. He/she creates and sustains an exciting and fun atmosphere throughout the event, is the most visible presence at the event; embodies the spirit of FIRST and is the consummate FIRST ambassador. The MC works as a team with the Game Announcer to produce a well-organized, thrilling event. The MC ensures the smooth flow of match play, and maintains the pace of the event. This is a Key Volunteer Position that significantly impacts the quality of the competition.

MATCH CONTROLLER HMI OPERATOR - Key Volunteer Position

This HMI operator has control of the match play control system.  They are responsible to coordinate with the Head Referee and the Field Supervisor to provide the safe control of the matches. This operator will enter the team numbers for each match, start the match on signal from the MC, continue after the Hybrid period when signaled by the Field Supervisor, and halt a match if necessary.

SCORING HMI OPERATOR - Key Volunteer Position

This HMI operator has control of the match scoring sub-system.  They are responsible to coordinate with the Head Referee and the Match Controller HMI Operator to provide the scoring of the matches. This operator will trigger event information message between match, trigger team introduction messages prior to a match, verify/correct the real-time alliance scores based on input from the Head Referee, enter any penalties and bonus scores, and display the QP scores at the end of the match.

GAME ANNOUNCER – Key Volunteer Position

Work as part of a team with the Master of Ceremonies to energize the teams and spectators, generate and maintain interest, enthusiasm, and excitement throughout the matches. Announce play-by-play commentary for each match. Play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play, and maintaining the pace of the event. Key volunteer position, significantly impacts the success of the event.

MUSIC / SOUND OPERATOR

This person is responsible for control the sound levels for the MC, announcer, match sounds, and music during the event.  This position has a direct impact on the quality of the competition.  This person will also be responsible for generating the match schedules.

HEAD REFEREE – Key Volunteer Position

The Head Referee is responsible for training, directing and supervising all Referees. Oversees all

scoring processes and procedures. Has final authority for decisions regarding team scores. Play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play, and maintaining the pace of the event.

REFEREE

Referees observe team matches, identify rule violations, and “call” them. They calculate the official score of the matches and participate in deliberations regarding contested calls. Work under the direction of the Head Referee. Play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play, and maintaining the pace of the event.

LANE MARKER & FINISH LINE SCORERS

These positions provide input to the arena control system regarding robot line crossing and ball hurdling.  During the Hybrid period, all four positions are able to signal when either a red or a blue robot crossing the field line that they are responsible for.  Also, the finish line position can signal when a trackball is knocked off of the overpass or hurdled.  During the driver control period, only the finish line scoring pushbuttons are active and are able to signal when either a red or a blue robot crosses its finish line and when a trackball is hurdled.

FIELD SUPERVISOR – Key Volunteer Position

Field Supervisor is a Key volunteer position. Participate in field construction and maintenance. This is a critical role in the competition as you direct activity on the field to ensure smooth execution of the matches, maintain the pace of the event and smooth flow of match play. Work in collaboration with the FIRST Technical Advisor.

LEAD TEAM QUEUER - Key Volunteer Position

Directs and supervises the Team Queuers, determines team traffic flow on and off the field, monitors flow during the competition. Plays a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event.

GATEKEEPERS

Are responsible for moving the field shield panels from the field gates and opening the gates when the Field Supervisor signals.  They will assist the Field Supervisor in resetting the field between matches.  They also assist in team queuing and play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event. A Team Queuer is responsible to manage team traffic to and from the playing field; stage and position teams in preparation for the start of matches; and restrict access to field for unauthorized individuals.

PIT ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISOR - Key Volunteer Position

Manages all activities in the Pit and Pit area operations including coordination of Pit Administration Table, team interface, and collaborates with Emergency Medical Technicians.

PIT ANNOUNCER

Call teams to queuing area and make general announcements via use of the public address system (PA) in the Pit area. Work in collaboration with the Team Queuing volunteers to facilitate adherence to team match schedule. Experience as a Pit Announcer volunteer preferred.

LEAD ROBOT INSPECTOR – Key Volunteer Position

Oversee and perform mandatory robot inspection and weigh-in processes to ensure compliance with robot construction rules. Train, supervise, and direct the Robot Inspectors and make final decisions regarding inspection decision disputes.

ROBOT INSPECTOR

Perform mandatory robot inspections and weigh-ins to ensure compliance with robot construction rules. Determine inspection outcome decisions (pass/fail). May perform random inspections. Work under the direction of the Lead Robot Inspector.

PRACTICE FIELD ATTENDANT

This volunteer team schedules and monitors practice field usage throughout the competition. These volunteers are also responsible for keeping the practice field clean and free of debris and for reporting any malfunctions or damage to the field directly to the Field Supervisor.

MACHINE SHOP STAFF

Assist teams with robot repair and modifications. Demonstrate Gracious Professionalism Promote and instruct teams on tool safety practices depending on insurance and shop regulations Maintain safe work environment.