Regular bi-weekly Coach/Mentor meetings will be held beginning Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time to answer questions about the event and discuss topics that are relevant to this year’s game. These meetings will not be recorded, are not mandatory, and all are welcome to attend.
Please contact the Regional Director if you would like to be included in the emails throughout the season.
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| Handbook for Teams and Volunteers: | 2025 Greater Pittsburgh Regional Team and Volunteer Handbook – 25-0317 The Handbook answers many questions that teams may have about the event such as parking, safety, meal options etc. The Handbook will be revised throughout the season. The 2026 handbook will be posted once it is available. |
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| Volunteer: | Volunteering at the Greater Pittsburgh Regional is a great way to get to know the details of the FIRST Robotics Competition. Simply follow the prompts on your firstinspires.org dashboard and register. Many positions are available for those who may be arriving with a team Thursday morning. While we ask volunteers to be available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and Judges to be available Friday and Saturday, day positions are also available. When registering, please specify the day(s) you are available, or add a note to the comment section specifying that you would like to participate for only one day, but have no preference of which day. Come and join the fun. |
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| Communication | For more information, please contact Daphne Frownfelter, Regional Director, Pennsylvania, Chief State Advocate, FIRST, at (610) 401-4310 or dfrownfelter@firstinspires.org. Volunteer questions? Please email firstwcpavolunteers@gmail.com. |