Early Career Challenge

Newly forming teams and 2009 Rookie teams apply through the IRI website and provide as much team information as they have available. Pre-Rookie Teams will be asked to designate the existing FIRST team that is mentoring them and will provide their support during the IRI.

Teams may register up to July 1 for participation in the 2009 IRI Early Career Challenge.

There is no entry fee for the Early Career Challenge.

For 2009, we expect to have a full practice field available in the auxiliary gym.  There will be designated times for the field to be used for Early Career matches and for other team practice.

NOTE: Due to the competitive nature of the IRI competition and team selection process, it is extremely difficult for a Rookie Team to be selected.  Rookie teams are encouraged to gain additional game experience by participating in the Early Career activities.

NOTE: Early Career / Pre-Rookie Teams are not part of the 72 Team IRI field of teams.