Special thanks to all the awesome teams and volunteers at our 2019 qualifier!
Thanks to Garrett College Staff for providing such great support.  
Garrett College ROCKS!  Hope to see you all again in 2020

The event stream from 2019 is archived.
Click to view Awards,  Match Scores & Rankings

Mountain Maryland FTC Qualifying Tournament
January 11, 2020 (SKYSTONE)

Each year, teams compete in local, state and national FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics competitions.  The ultimate goal is to earn an invitation to the World Championship in Detroit Michigan in April.

This year, G-FORCE is acting as the host team for the Mountain Maryland FTC Qualifier. The event will be held in the CARC at Garrett College, and is sponsored by GEARS Inc.

Up to 24 teams from around the area will travel to Garrett County to compete for spots at the MD State competition.  Garrett College is providing this excellent venue to promote their growing STEM capabilities, and we hope that teams visiting this event will consider Garrett College for their further education. 

The event follows a typical sports style model with qualifiers and playoffs throughout the day.  The event is free and open to the general public.  See the schedule to plan your visit to watch the action.
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Friday Schedule - Jan. 10th
6:00 - 8:00 PM   Optional - Robot/Field Inspections, Team Scrimmage, & set up your pit

Saturday Schedule - Jan. 11th
7:00     Volunteers Arrive and Check-in
7:45     Teams Arrive & Check-in and
             Robot & Field Inspection Begins
8:15     Judge Interviews Begin
10:30   Drivers Meeting On Competition Field
10:45   Opening Ceremonies
11:00   Qualification Matches Begin
12:15   Lunch Break
1:00     Qualification Matches Resume
3:15     Start Semifinals
4:15     Start Finals
5:00     Awards and Closing Ceremonies
5:30     Safe Travels Home

Qualifier Program (download)

Location

Garrett College
Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex
695 Mosser Rd
Mc Henry, MD 21541

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Participating Teams

Tentative Judging Schedule

Welcome to Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex at Garrett College

Garrett College (GC) is a two-year community college located in the beautiful mountains of Western Maryland.  The college supports students seeking immediate entry into the workforce and those planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

The college offers degree and certificate programs in a variety of disciplines, including: liberal arts, computer science, cyber-security, engineering, mathematics and the sciences. The college’s small class sizes, excellent student support and engaged faculty & staff provide a great, cost-effective opportunity for students.

GC’s commitment to STEM education is demonstrated by the new STEM center (opened in September 2018), and support for STEM events such as this FTC competition.

Competition Area - Main Gym

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 Location and Parking
695 Mosser Rd.  Mc Henry, MD 21541

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Other Technical information.  Please read and observe.

 Contact Us -
Arlene Lantz (Event & Volunteer Coordinator) alantz.4H@gmail.com ot text 240-321-8205,  
​Phil Malone (Technical) phil.malone@mr-phil.com or text 301-501-7424