# Event Details - **Event Name**: FiT-W&P Kickoff 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am โ€“ Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Kicking off the FIRST CANOPY FTC season for West Texas teams! Includes game reveal, breakout sessions, and more!About this EventWelcome to the FiT-W&P Kickoff 2025 event happening on Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 at Lubbock High School!Teams new and old will have the opportunity to learn what this year's game is, while also getting to attend breakout sessions and more!Main Schedule ๐Ÿ•‘: 08:00 AM - 08:25 AMVolunteer Check-In: South Conference EntranceHost: Garrett SmithInfo: Volunteers will check in for the kick-off and prepare. ๐Ÿ•‘: 08:30 AM - 08:55 AMVendor Check-In: South Conference EntranceHost: Garrett SmithInfo: Vendor check-in time for their tables. ๐Ÿ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMTeam Check-In: South Conference EntranceHost: Garrett SmithInfo: Teams will check in for the event.๐Ÿ•‘: 09:35 AM - 10:15 AMVendor/FLL/Networking Time: Main HallInfo: Dedicated time for teams to visit the vendors, check out FIRST LEGO League, and network with each other. ๐Ÿ•‘: 10:20 AM - 10:55 AMOpening Session: BCDEHost: Garrett SmithInfo: Opening session where we will go over important updates about the season.๐Ÿ•‘: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMKickoff Broadcast: BCDEInfo: Game reveal and other updates.๐Ÿ•‘: 11:35 AM - 12:00 PMField Tour: BCDEHost: Luke BoswellInfo: Field tour and a chance to ask game questions.๐Ÿ•‘: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMLunch Break: BCDEInfo: Lunch break.๐Ÿ•‘: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PMBreakout Sessions #1: Science Lab, Room A, Room F, Room BCDEInfo: First set of breakout sessions.๐Ÿ•‘: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PMBreakout Sessions #2: Science Lab, Room A, Room F, Room BCDEInfo: Second set of breakout sessions.๐Ÿ•‘: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMClosing Session: BCDEInfo: Closing comments, last-minute questions, etc.Breakout Sessions #1๐Ÿ•‘: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PMOutreach Planning With Lady Warbots: Room AHost: Lady WarbotsInfo: 10676 will be going over tips for outreach and how to incorporate them into judging.๐Ÿ•‘: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PMBeginners Guide To OnShape With Bobcat Robotics: Room FHost: Bobcat RoboticsInfo: How to use the OnShape CAD program for beginners. ๐Ÿ•‘: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PM3D Printing & Fabrication Tips: Science LabHost: Dominik KuzniarzInfo: Teams can learn the basics of 3D printing and tips on how to utilize them for your robot designs๐Ÿ•‘: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PMFrom Napkin Sketch to Winning Robot: The Engineering Design Process: Room BCDEHost: Nazareth RoboticsInfo: Ever wondered how a simple idea turns into a fully functional competition robot? In this session, Olivia and Spencer will break down the Engineering Design Process (EDP) into practical, team-tested steps that anyone can follow. Whether youโ€™re new to robotics or trying to bring more structure to your build season, weโ€™ll give you a solid foundation for using the EDP in your teamโ€™s workflow. Weโ€™ll walk through the six core steps of the process โ€” from defining the problem to presenting solutions โ€” and explain what each step looks like in the context of an FTC season. Youโ€™ll hear real examples of how our team used the EDP to overcome challenges, revise plans, and build smarter. Most importantly, weโ€™ll show how iteration is not failure โ€” itโ€™s a powerful part of the process. Leave with a flexible framework you can use in your next brainstorming session, prototype sprint, or coding challenge.Breakout Sessions #2๐Ÿ•‘: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PMIntroduction To Judging: Room AHost: Garrett SmithInfo: In this session, we will go over the judging process in detail and answer any questions teams may have.๐Ÿ•‘: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PM#FIRSTLikeAGirl With Anatronic Kats: Room FHost: Anatronic Kats๐Ÿ•‘: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PMEngineering Portfolio Guide With T-Force: Room BCDEHost: T-Force๐Ÿ•‘: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PMTeam Structure & Team Building With Hart Robotics: Innovation LabHost: Hart Robotics๐Ÿ•‘: 01:40 PM - 02:40 PMAdvance Engineering Design With ACE: Science LabHost: ACE - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lubbock/fit-wandp-kickoff-2026/100001989310560437 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, business, conferences, contests, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-12T14:00:00Z - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Lubbock High School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lubbock - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Lubbock High School - **lat**: 33.57827900000001 - **long**: -101.8608567 - **full address**: Lubbock High School, 2004 19th Street, Lubbock, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FiT-W&P Kickoff 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0ba0f65368fa1cd5043ac67fbd50c3e44971bb71a3eba27c24b152a2dd00f503-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1778654656 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FiT-W&P Kickoff 2026 being held? - **A:** FiT-W&P Kickoff 2026 takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Lubbock High School, 2004 19th Street, Lubbock, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing FiT-W&P Kickoff 2026? - **A:** FiT-W&P Kickoff 2026 is organized by TTU - WCOE STEM Outreach Program. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FiT-W&P Kickoff 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lubbock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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