HYPER KickOff Cancelled

Unfortunately, due to the ongoing weather and cleanup the Quincy Public Schools are cancelling all activities this weekend. Therefore, we are not able to meet for this year’s kickoff. Please be sure to check out the live stream tomorrow morning at 10:30 to find out the details of this year’s game (pre-show starts at 10am).

Stay tuned for further details about this years game and build season.
Stay safe and warm.


Meeting Thursday 12/14

We will be having an orientation/season preparation meeting on Thursday, December 14th at 3:30. The meeting should last until about 5:30 and will be in our “normal” meeting place at the Bethany Church. New team members, we will meet in the cafeteria of QHS and walk across the street together at 3:25 or you can use the attached directions. Note that there is a phone number (617-376-1100) to call in case you might not be able to find us.

At this meeting, we will show the new team members around our location and begin to get ourselves and our space organized for the upcoming build season.

Look forward to seeing you there.


Register and Sign Consent Forms!

Team –

It is imperative that you sign up/log in with FIRST and sign their consent form.  Here are the steps:

  1. Go to firstinspires.org
    • if you have a profile, click Log In
    • If you are new user, select Sign Up
  2. Your parents have to complete the Youth User profile.  Once completed then steps 3 to 5 become available.  
  3. Complete the school section which adds the school that you attend.
  4. Apply to your FIRST team.  Our program is FRC and the team is 69.
  5. Complete the Consent Form section.  


Student Portraits

As we try to do every year, we’ll be taking student portraits (to help mentors remember names, and for the student bios on the website) starting Sunday & Monday this week. Please try to bring team gear if you have it (shirt or sweatshirt) on those days. We’ll setup makeup days for anyone who cannot be here those days, later.

Thanks!


Weekend Agenda

Below are some times for specific events happening at this weekend’s meetings. Be sure to check the Build Schedule for the full meeting times for this weekend.

Programming Sub-Team Meeting (Friday 7:15pm)

The programming sub-team will be meeting tomorrow (Friday) at 7:15 PM. If you are interested in helping with the programming aspect of our team, please try to attend. Beginners are encouraged to attend!!!

Design Discussion (Saturday 1PM)

On Saturday, at around 1PM, Zach will lead a talk about the design of this year’s robot. Be sure to be there for this valuable discussion.

Students Traveling Meeting (Sunday 3PM)

If you are traveling, please try to be at Sunday’s meeting at 3PM. We will be discussing the expectations and requirements of HYPER travelers.