TRAVEL Schedule

FRC game info here on FIRST website. Event schedules here on the GA FIRST page.

FALL 2024 COMPETITION EVENT: The Georgia Robotics Invitational Tournament and Showcase (GRITS) gives FRC teams an additional opportunity to compete with the previous year’s theme, CRESCENDO.

GRITS is a great place for rookie team members to get an introduction to the experience of competition during the off season. It’s always a lot of fun! Sign up and pay your GRITS Travel Fee here.

Dates: Fri Oct 18 & Sat Oct 19

SPRING COMPETITION DATES 2025: Boosters book hotel rooms, arrange travel and meals. Typically costs approx. $200-250 per student per event which covers all student, chaperone and mentor expenses. Scholarships may be available.

  • Official competition dates are yet to come…

  • The game reveal/Kickoff for the upcoming OCEAN-INSPIRED ROBOTICS SEASON will be on Saturday Jan 4, 2025. Save the Date!

Travel requirements

Academics, Travel, and Refunds

Only students in good standing will be allowed to travel with the team. If a student is on probation for academic and/or behavioral reasons, they will not be permitted to travel.  Travel payments are non-refundable for any reason, so students should work hard to stay on top of their school work and fulfill all team commitments.  

Travel for Rookies

Rookies are encouraged to attend at least one event as traveling with the team is a galvanizing experience that develops team spirit and your commitment to be engaged with your team.

Travel Fees & Scholarships

Travel fees partially* cover transportation, lodging, food, and cost for chaperones and coaches to attend, as required. *Boosters cover a portion of travel expenses and scholarships through fundraising. Click here to apply for a travel scholarship (needs-based).

Travel Commitments

Student Team Members

Please discuss travel as a family and complete the a travel planning form by Feb 1.  You’ll be required to commit to events for both attendance and payment.  We can’t afford for students to drop off or ask to be added to trips at the last minute.  These trips are complex and expensive to execute, so it’s important for families to plan carefully in advance and realize the commitments they are making in time and dollars. We will not be able to reserve additional hotel rooms at some events.

Mentors and Parent Chaperones

Mentors and parents who would like to travel with the team as chaperones are to fill out this form as well.  We need at least one male and one female chaperone on each trip.  Parent chaperones and mentors may elect to pay their own trip fee, but it is generally assumed that the team will cover the cost.  Also, adults may elect to make their own travel arrangements at their own expense.  For Houston, we ask that all parents and mentors cover the cost of their own flight.

Travel Insurance

Families may elect to purchase travel insurance for the Houston trip starting at $75.  The base plan benefits include Trip Cancellation/Interruption/Delay, Baggage Loss/Delay, and Medical Expenses/Evacuation.  Travel insurance allows families to cancel up to 2 days prior to departure and get 75% back  on the nonrefundable airline tickets.  However, insurance must be purchased in January to receive this benefit.  Tell us at the end of the form below if you are interested in purchasing travel insurance.  Please see travel insurance website https://www.travelexinsurance.com/quote or call toll free 1-800- 228 9792 with any question you have.