1. FIRST Training Resource TRAVEL The fun part of FIRST

2. FIRST Training Resource PLANNING Start early, as in October 1 Select your first regional –Register on time Research your second regional –Find transportation and places to stay –Activities to do, plays, sporting events –Calculate your costs

3. FIRST Training Resource PLANNING, continued Register for your second regional Pay FIRST to ensure your spot Allow two weeks between regionals (allows your ‘bot to get there) Check both the school and secular calendar for holidays and religious days

4. FIRST Training Resource SCHOOL PAPERWORK Get school board approval Get teacher’s, parents etc OK Make sure kids bring homework Follow school field trip policies

5. FIRST Training Resource TRAVEL Have a travel coordinator Make airline and hotel reservations COLLECT the money Make and plan fun activities

6. FIRST Training Resource Travel “PAIR” up kids, don’t lose them! Be on time for stuff, especially airplane travel and follow TSA rules Deal with issues as they arise HAVE FUN! Really