Central Texas FIRST Tech Challenge by Matt James (FTC C) https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc Stay in the know with all things Central TX. This Padlet serves as a bulletin board with important information to reference. All new and important things will go out to coaches in an email blast as well since this website does not send notifications for updates. en-us 2025-08-15 05:42:09 UTC 2026-01-28 20:23:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/4226004796/ce16362ae1dc138d1ad0006053b72071/FiT_Logo.png 2025-2026 CTX League Assignments mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3544015851 Notes: GEMS, X-Stream, and NSAHC are completely full.

]]> 2025-08-15 06:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3544015851 League Locations mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3544031801 Subject to Change on Locations and Dates


Notable Changes:

  • SST/HSAT has changed to HSI Lobos, and now meets on the east side at one campus.

  • WA-Le is no longer. There is a new SWAT league at St. Michael's.

]]> 2025-08-15 06:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3544031801 Central Texas Events Calendar mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3544033153 Calendar by League can be found here if you want to see less of the other leagues: League Calendar Per League.docx

]]> 2025-08-15 06:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3544033153 2026 Dean's List mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3546737071 Coaches! Do you have an exemplary student in the 10th or 11th grade that participates in FIRST Tech Challenge in Texas? Then nominate that student for Dean's List!


Nominations for Dean's List open at kickoff and close on December 15th. Dean's List submissions are processed by FIRST HQ, meaning there are no exceptions to the December 15th deadline. The link will give you all the resources needed to submit your stellar student for this prestigious award including a guide on exactly how to do it.

]]> 2025-08-18 21:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3546737071 Decode Season Materials mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3546738857 All things related to this year's season will be found here. Please read through the Competition Manual after kickoff so your teams know the rules.

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FiT Discord


FIRST in Texas Website

]]> 2025-08-18 22:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3546741156 Central TX Kickoffs mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3549434786 Quick Note: The Austin Kickoff starts at 10, not 9. The building will not be open at 9.


The official kickoff for the 2025-2026 Decode season will be on September 6th at 11 AM. There are 4 kickoffs in Central Texas. Find the closest one to you if you are interested in attending the in person kickoff. If you are unable to make it to a kickoff, there will also be a livestream of it online through FIRST's YouTube Channel.

]]> 2025-08-20 21:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3549434786 Lightsaders Annual Rookie Invitational mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3567177802 1st and 2nd year teams are invited to compete at the Rookie Invitational hosted by the Lightsaders and St. Michael's. There will be judged awards with prizes as well as a full day of competition. This event is the week before our championship, so any 1st/2nd year teams that qualify for the championship that are looking for some extra driving practice are highly encouraged to come. This event is not limited to the Austin area.

]]> 2025-09-03 15:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3567177802 LightSaders AutoScout Q&A and Demo mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3580579278 Any teams interested in a new scouting software for competitions is welcome to attend this online webinar hosted by team 12928 on Saturday.

]]> 2025-09-11 16:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3580579278 Central Texas Advancement Structure mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3653286989 Blue numbers are directly to the Regional Championship, green numbers are the Semi Regional pathway.

]]> 2025-10-27 22:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3653286989 FIRST in Texas Website Coach Portal Guide mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3655735708 2025-10-29 02:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3655735708 Requirements to Compete Checklist mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3655739012 Not sure what you need to do in order for your teams to compete this season? Check out our checklist! A guide on how to navigate the FIRST in Texas Season Fee is directly under this one.

]]> 2025-10-29 02:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3655739012 Queso Bowl mattjames5 https://padlet.com/mattjames5/central_texas_ftc/wish/3768246012 Find more details here: https://microchipsandqueso.com/quesobowl/

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