January 10, 2026 • 4C Academy • Albany, GA

FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff

Kick off the 2026 build season with the Commodores. We’re welcoming FRC teams across Southwest Georgia for a day of community, collaboration, and the official game reveal.

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Game reveal watch party. Experience the broadcast together with teams across Southwest Georgia.

Hands-on collaboration. Swap build tips, share code, and plan scrimmages before build season ramps up.

KOP logistics support. Volunteers guide each team through verification, loading, and departure.

Kitbot Workshop. A build-day sprint to help teams assemble their Kitbot fast and correctly.

Event Schedule

Doors open mid-morning with a welcome from local leaders, the official broadcast, and Kit of Parts pick-up. All times are Eastern.

10:30 AM

Venue opens to teams

10:45 – 12:00 PM

Kickoff ceremony with local speakers and Georgia Tech live stream

12:00 – 1:00 PM

FIRST Kickoff broadcast & game reveal

1:00 – 1:15 PM

Kit of Parts pickup in the cafeteria across from the STEM gym (two students + mentor)

1:15 – 2:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 – 8:00 PM

Kitbot Workshop

Team Registration

Reserve your Kit of Parts and let us know who’s coming so we can plan hospitality.

  • Have your official team number ready.
  • Lead mentor with photo ID must attend for Kit of Parts pickup.
  • Confirm your FIRST Dashboard registration email.
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KOP pickup: Bring two student representatives, your confirmation email, and head to the cafeteria across from the STEM gym to sign for your tote.

Venue & Directions

Venue Map

4C Academy — 1615 Newton Rd., Albany, GA 31701. Look for the 4C flags at the main entrance and follow volunteer directions to staging.

Personal vehicles may park at the front of the building. Buses should stage on the back bus ramp.

Event Resources

After kickoff

KitBot Workshop & Build Sprint

Stick around from 2:00 – 8:00 PM for a hands-on KitBot build led by Rebuilt. Tools and space are provided.

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Livestream begins 12:00 PM ET

Watch the Kickoff Broadcast

We’ll join the official FIRST stream together in the auditorium. Stream opens after local welcome remarks and sound checks.

Primary Livestream

Captioning is available directly within the YouTube player.

Kickoff Day FAQ

Plan your pickup, paperwork, and hospitality experience. Expand each item for more detail.

Kit pickup happens in the cafeteria directly across from the STEM gym as soon as the broadcast ends. Volunteers will verify your mentor ID and confirmation email before releasing the tote. Please bring a cart for heavier items.

No paperwork is necessary. Lead mentor needs to bring photo ID.

Once your mentor signs the receipt and your kit is loaded, you’re all set to depart.

We won’t have complimentary food or drinks on site, but the school store in the student center will sell concessions throughout the event. Teams may bring outside food or coolers—please keep them stored and enjoyed in the student center, not the cafeteria.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety Guidelines

We’ll follow the latest guidance from the Dougherty County School System and FIRST HQ during the event.

  • Stay home if you’re feeling unwell or have a fever.
  • Masks and hand sanitizer will be available throughout the venue.
  • We encourage all attendees to be fully vaccinated and boosted.

Questions? Reach out to info@commodorerobotics.com.

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