Kickoff - Revision history

Fallinsideahole at 16:56, 1 March 2026

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 File:41708 - 1998 kickoff.jpg|The playing field at the kickoff event [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/41708]
 File:44947 - 1998 kickoff.jpg|A ticket for the 1998 kickoff reception [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/44947]
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1995

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	==1995==		==1995==
	Kickoff for the [[1995]] season took place on January 6th, 1995 in Nashua, New Hampshire.		Kickoff for the [[1995]] season took place on January 6th, 1995 in Nashua, New Hampshire. The control system and game pieces were shown


	[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]

	<gallery caption="Additional photos on the [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/list/1995%20kickoff/1 FRC Archive]" perrow=0 heights=250px widths=250px>		<gallery caption="Additional photos on the [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/list/1995%20kickoff/1 FRC Archive]" perrow=0 heights=250px widths=250px>

	File:45613 - 1995 frc126 kickoff kit of parts printer team.jpg\|Kits of parts being inspected - a printer was a common inclusion in the first few years of competition [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/45613]		File:45613 - 1995 frc126 kickoff kit of parts printer team.jpg\|Kits of parts being inspected - a printer was a common inclusion in the first few years of competition [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/45613]
	File:3240 - 1995 kickoff robot.jpg\|The playing field and [[Test games#1995_Test_Game\|driving robot]] at the 1995 kickoff workshop [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/3663]		File:3240 - 1995 kickoff robot.jpg\|The playing field and [[Test games#1995_Test_Game\|driving robot]] at the 1995 kickoff workshop [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/3663]

Fallinsideahole at 05:39, 1 March 2026

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 File:45930 - 1994 dean kamen kickoff.png|Dean Kamen presenting the 1994 field [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/45930]
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Fallinsideahole at 00:04, 26 February 2026

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	File:45930 - 1994 dean kamen kickoff.png\|Dean Kamen presenting the 1994 field [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/45930]		File:45930 - 1994 dean kamen kickoff.png\|Dean Kamen presenting the 1994 field [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/45930]
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			==1996==
			[[1996]]'s kickoff workshop took place on February 10, 1996. Baxter Healthcare Corporation and Lockheed-Martin were the official sponsors of the workshop<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20010419122006/http://www.usfirst.org/news/960210c.html FIRST News - 2/10/96 III]</ref>. A robot that was likely built during the [[Test game#1996_Test_Game\|development of the 1996 game]] was present and demonstrated elements of the game on the model field, which used different colors than the "official" competition field. The 1996 ESPN special included a short section of [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/45726 interviews and footage from the kickoff event].

			<gallery caption="Additional photos on the [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/list/1996%20kickoff/1 FRC Archive]" perrow=0 heights=250px widths=250px>
			File:4764 - 1996 kickoff woodie flowers.jpg\|Woodie Flowers speaking at the 1996 kickoff event [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/4764]
			File:45648 - 1996 kickoff kit of parts.png\|Teams inspecting kits of parts[https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/45648]
			File:4740 - 1996 kickoff robot.jpg\|The example robot and field [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/4740]

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	==1997==		==1997==

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	File:53 - 1997 kickoff woodie flowers.jpg\|The 1997 playing field at kickoff [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/53]		File:53 - 1997 kickoff woodie flowers.jpg\|The 1997 playing field at kickoff [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/53]
	</gallery>		</gallery>



	==1998==		==1998==

	The 1998 Kickoff reception was held on January 9, 1998. At the reception, videos from several previous seasons were shown, and Dean Kamen [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/44348 read out] the [https://web.archive.org/web/20001217173700fw_/http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/FIRST/98/miracle.htm New Miracle on East 55th Street] letter from [[frc120\|team 120]].		The [[1998]] Kickoff reception was held on January 9, 1998. At the reception, videos from several previous seasons were shown, and Dean Kamen [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/44348 read out] the [https://web.archive.org/web/20001217173700fw_/http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/FIRST/98/miracle.htm New Miracle on East 55th Street] letter from [[frc120\|team 120]].

	[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]		[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]

Fallinsideahole at 21:54, 25 February 2026

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	The 1997 Kickoff event was held on January 11, 1997 at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. [[Dean Kamen]] and [[Woodie Flowers]] were both in attendance.		The 1997 Kickoff event was held on January 11, 1997 at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, New Hampshire. [[Dean Kamen]] and [[Woodie Flowers]] were both in attendance.

	~~===Gallery===~~
	<gallery caption="Additional photos on the [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/list/1997%20kickoff/1 FRC Archive]" perrow=0 heights=250px widths=250px>		<gallery caption="Additional photos on the [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/list/1997%20kickoff/1 FRC Archive]" perrow=0 heights=250px widths=250px>

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	[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]		[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]

	~~===Gallery===~~
	<gallery caption="Additional photos on the [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/list/1998%20kickoff/1 FRC Archive]" perrow=0 heights=250px widths=250px>		<gallery caption="Additional photos on the [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/list/1998%20kickoff/1 FRC Archive]" perrow=0 heights=250px widths=250px>

Fallinsideahole at 23:42, 13 February 2026

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	Kickoff is the event that signifies the start of the yearly [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] season and includes the release of that year's challenge. The game, playing field, robot rules, and [[kit of parts]] items for that year are released at a mix of physical and virtual events. In the early days, kickoff was a single physical event that team representatives would attend to pick up the kit of parts and see the playing field hands-on. As FIRST grew, local kickoff events and internet broadcasts became more common, with animated game explanations and encoded game manuals released as part of the event. After kickoff, teams traditionally have six weeks to develop and build their robots before competition season begins.		Kickoff is the event that signifies the start of the yearly [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] season and includes the release of that year's challenge. The game, playing field, robot rules, and [[kit of parts]] items for that year are released at a mix of physical and virtual events. In the early days, kickoff was a single physical event that team representatives would attend to pick up the kit of parts and see the playing field hands-on. As FIRST grew, local kickoff events and internet broadcasts became more common, with animated game explanations and encoded game manuals released as part of the event. After kickoff, teams traditionally have six weeks to develop and build their robots before competition season begins. Media related to any kickoff events are tagged [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/list/kickoff/1 kickoff] in the FRC Archive.

	==1994==		==1994==
	Kickoff for the [[1994]] season was held at FIRST headquarters in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 7th, 1994. Attendees were introduced to Tower Power, ~~the [[~~kit of parts~~]] materials, some of the rules~~, and the playing field. A presentation about the 1993 [[Texas BEST]] (then NT BEST) competition "PVC Insanity" and the Sherman High team was also shown and lunch was provided.		Kickoff for the [[1994]] season was held at FIRST headquarters in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 7th, 1994. Attendees were introduced to the Tower Power rules, kit of parts, and the playing field. A presentation about the 1993 [[Texas BEST]] (then NT BEST) competition "PVC Insanity" and the Sherman High team was also shown and lunch was provided.
	<gallery perrow=3 heights=250px widths=300px>		<gallery perrow=3 heights=250px widths=300px>
	File:45930 - 1994 dean kamen kickoff.png\|Dean Kamen presenting the 1994 field [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/45930]		File:45930 - 1994 dean kamen kickoff.png\|Dean Kamen presenting the 1994 field [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/45930]

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1998

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	==1998==		==1998==

	The 1998 Kickoff ~~event~~ was held on January 9, 1998. At the reception, videos from several previous seasons were shown, and Dean Kamen [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/44348 read out] the [https://web.archive.org/web/20001217173700fw_/http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/FIRST/98/miracle.htm New Miracle on East 55th Street] letter from [[frc120\|team 120]].		The 1998 Kickoff reception was held on January 9, 1998. At the reception, videos from several previous seasons were shown, and Dean Kamen [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/44348 read out] the [https://web.archive.org/web/20001217173700fw_/http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/FIRST/98/miracle.htm New Miracle on East 55th Street] letter from [[frc120\|team 120]].

	[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]		[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]

Fallinsideahole at 23:34, 13 February 2026

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	Kickoff is the event that signifies the start of the yearly [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] season and includes the release of that year's challenge. The game, playing field, robot rules, and [[kit of parts]] items for that year are released at a mix of physical and virtual events. In the early days, kickoff was a single physical event that team representatives would attend to pick up the kit of parts and see the playing field hands-on. As FIRST grew, local kickoff events and internet broadcasts became more common, with animated game explanations and encoded game manuals released as part of the event. After kickoff, teams traditionally have six weeks to develop and build their robots before competition season begins.		Kickoff is the event that signifies the start of the yearly [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] season and includes the release of that year's challenge. The game, playing field, robot rules, and [[kit of parts]] items for that year are released at a mix of physical and virtual events. In the early days, kickoff was a single physical event that team representatives would attend to pick up the kit of parts and see the playing field hands-on. As FIRST grew, local kickoff events and internet broadcasts became more common, with animated game explanations and encoded game manuals released as part of the event. After kickoff, teams traditionally have six weeks to develop and build their robots before competition season begins.

			==1994==
			Kickoff for the [[1994]] season was held at FIRST headquarters in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 7th, 1994. Attendees were introduced to Tower Power, the [[kit of parts]] materials, some of the rules, and the playing field. A presentation about the 1993 [[Texas BEST]] (then NT BEST) competition "PVC Insanity" and the Sherman High team was also shown and lunch was provided.
			<gallery perrow=3 heights=250px widths=300px>
			File:45930 - 1994 dean kamen kickoff.png\|Dean Kamen presenting the 1994 field [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/45930]
			</gallery>
	==1997==		==1997==

Fallinsideahole: /* 1998 */

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1998

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	==1998==		==1998==

	The 1998 Kickoff event was held on January 9, 1998. At the reception, videos from several previous seasons were shown, and Dean Kamen [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/44348 read out] the [https://web.archive.org/web/20001217173700fw_/http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/FIRST/98/miracle.htm New Miracle on East 55th Street] letter from [[frc120\|~~Team~~ 120]].		The 1998 Kickoff event was held on January 9, 1998. At the reception, videos from several previous seasons were shown, and Dean Kamen [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/44348 read out] the [https://web.archive.org/web/20001217173700fw_/http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/FIRST/98/miracle.htm New Miracle on East 55th Street] letter from [[frc120\|team 120]].

	[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]		[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]

Fallinsideahole: /* 1998 */

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1998

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	==1998==		==1998==

	The 1998 Kickoff event was held on January 9, 1998. At the reception, videos from several previous seasons were shown, and Dean Kamen read out the [https://web.archive.org/web/20001217173700fw_/http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/FIRST/98/miracle.htm Miracle on East ~~5th~~] letter from [[frc120\|Team 120]].		The 1998 Kickoff event was held on January 9, 1998. At the reception, videos from several previous seasons were shown, and Dean Kamen [https://www.frcarchive.com/index.php?q=post/view/44348 read out] the [https://web.archive.org/web/20001217173700fw_/http://www.lerc.nasa.gov/WWW/FIRST/98/miracle.htm New Miracle on East 55th Street] letter from [[frc120\|Team 120]].

	[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]		[[File:44347 - 1995 1996 1997 1997cmp 1997frc11 1997frc17 1997frc22 1997frc32 1998 control system dean kamen frc-53 frc120 frc16 frc23 frc31 frc47 game materials kickoff team video woodie flowers.mp4]][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpF1arncGM]