Special thanks to all the awesome teams and volunteers attending our 2025 qualifier!
Thanks to Garrett College Staff for providing such great support.  
Garrett College ROCKS! 
65 Laker Drive.  Mc Henry, MD 21541


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Mountain Maryland FTC Qualifying Tournament
January 18, 2025     (Into the Deep)

 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 Houston, Texas in April.

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

 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 open to the general public.  You can also watch the robot rounds via this link from 11 am - 5pm: www.twitch.tv/firstchesapeake1​
Weather Update (as of 1/13/25):
​We will not cancel the event unless a major storm with blizzard conditions would shut down the roads.
  Friday Forecast for McHenry, MD:
Partly cloudy high of 33° and low of 27° with 0% Precipitation    Saturday Forecast:
Cloudy with rain in the morning then light snow in the evening.  High of 42° and low of 26° with possible 0.17 rain during the day and 0.1 snow overnight. 

NOTES: Stay on I68 west to Exit 14A - Route 219 South.  The interstate and state roads will be salted and just wet.  Do not follow GPS along the back county roads. If you see snow covered roads where the wind blows, just slow down and use caution.  Folks in the mountains know how to drive in the snow so if you take it easy and you will be fine!  If running late, call Arlene 240-321-8205 and let her know.


   Friday Schedule - Jan. 17th
6-9 pm Open for pit set up, pre-inspection, and practice field runs (once inspected)
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   Saturday Schedule - Jan. 18th
6:30  G-FORCE Volunteers Arrive 
7:00  Volunteers Arrive, Check-in, & Breakfast
7:30  Judges Meeting
7:45  Teams Arrive and Check-in & Turn In Portfolios
          Robot and Field Inspections
          Note: Visit our INSPECTIONS page for tips                    on how to pass inspections easily.
          Watch Mr. Phil's Software Inspection tutorial.
 8:00   Judge Interviews Begin (see schedule below)
10:00  Drivers Meeting at Field
10:20  Opening Ceremonies
10:45  Qualification Matches Begin
12:30  Lunch Break
1:00  Qualification Matches Resume
3:30   Alliance Selection
4:00   Elimination Matches Begin
4:45   Awards and Elimination Matches Continue
5:30   Final Awards
5:45   Safe Travels Home

:) We plan to keep things moving during the day and hopefully get you on the road home before dark!

                                         Lunch Options (Please do not eat in pit area)
                                              
1.  Pre-Order Delicious Homemade Bread & Fresh Deli Sandwich Team Lunches (orders due Jan. 2, 2025).  Teams that pre-ordered lunches will have guaranteed/assigned lunch tables to eat.     

2.  Bring your own lunches.  Some tables will be available in the hallway for team lunches.

3.  Parent travel to local McDonalds, Burger King, Ledo Pizza, Shop & Save Grocery Store to purchase lunches (within 2-6 miles).  Some tables will be available in the hallway for team lunches.

4.  Order from Garrett Lakers Sports Concession Stand: (Note - last years prices subject to change)
Water  $1.00
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mt. Dew, Sierra Mist  $1.50
Gatorade  $1.00
BEEF Hot Dog  $1.50
Popcorn  $1.00
Pepperoni Roll  $2.50
Pepperoni Roll with Cheese  $3.00
Chips  $0.75
Candy Bar  $1.25
Soft Pretzels  $2.00
Soft Pretzels with Cheese  $2.50

Location​
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​Garrett College
Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex
65 Laker Drive
McHenry, MD 21541

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 Pit Map

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 Participating Teams - Saturday, January 18th

7 - Tactical Sheep
19876 - N-1
25899 - Martha Incorporated
8395 - The A-Team 
20123 - Cryptic
26073 - BeaverBots
9338 - Lightning Coalition Robotics
20194 - JackBots
​26394 - Mecha Minds
11500 - Too Many Wires,
​St. Mark School
20714 - FloCo BuffBots1
26665 - Brainiacs
12718 - Lions
21442 - RoboX
27075 - Techno-Logic
13100 - 47 Beavers
21459 - Techy Titans
27122 - Hexa
14169 - BC4H Partytime^s
23374 - RoboXplorers
27255 - Odyssey Robotics
14575 - Capital Bots
23456 - 101 Robomatians
27386 - Falcon Robotics
16129 - Electric Eagles
23840 - Howard Dynamics
27475 - FROG
16605 - YogicTransformers
24163 - Illuminate
27489 - System Overload
17476 - Mavtronics
24220 - Ingenuity
27527 - Canceled - Not Attending
18264 - TheElectronovas
25611 - Robotechs
27814 - ASTRO DROIDS

 Judging Schedule - Saturday, January 18th 

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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

 Location and Parking
65 Laker Drive.  Mc Henry, MD 21541

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 Contact Us -
Arlene Lantz (Event & Volunteer Coordinator) [email protected] or text 240-321-8205 
​Phil Malone (Technical) [email protected] or text 301-501-7424