2012 Competition Manual and Related Documents

2012 FRC Administrative Manual

Consolidated PDF: Administrative Sections 1-6

Section 1 - Introduction

Overview of FRC, Gracious Professionalism, and prominent FRC awards

Section 2 - Communication

Covers Team Support, the Q&A forum, TIMS and guidelines for using the FIRST logo

Section 3 - Team Organization

Outlines the Main, Alternate and Shipping Contact responsibilities and recommends additional roles for adult volunteers

Section 4 - At The Events

What to expect at FRC competitions. Includes event check in, the pit area, competition overview, safety, ceremonies, team spirit and a packing checklist

Section 5 - Robot Transportation

Rules specific to transporting your robot to events

Robot Lock Up Form

Non-Compliance Robot Lock Up Form

Shipping Crate Construction

Bag & Tag FAQ

Section 6 - The Awards

Lists FRC awards and provides submission criteria.

2012 FRC Game Manual

Consolidated PDF: Game Sections 1-5

Section 1 - Introduction

Includes a description of the FIRST Robotics Competition, Gracious Professionalism, and a game summary

Section 2 - The Arena

Describes the arena, field elements, and game elements in detail

Field Drawings - Complete drawings, CAD models, and assemblies to build an official or low cost FIRST playing field

Field Walkthrough Videos - Guided tour of the official FRC field by FRC Engineers

Episode 1 - There is no Episode 1. While we love this whole series, we decided not to publish Episode 1 because the animated character was exasperating and seemed like a merchandising opportunity

Episode 2 - Behind the Glass

Episode 3 - Baskets and the Pieces that Love Them

Episode 4 - Special Court Areas

Episode 5 - Bridges

Episode 6 - Microsoft Kinect Stations