Sign Up Instructions
Complete the 5 steps below to sign up for the 2025/2026 season
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The deadline for returning team members to sign up is September 7th.
The deadline for new team members to sign up is September 21st.
No extensions will be given!
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Once all steps are completed, new parent emails will be added to the team's distribution list and they will start to receive regular updates regarding the season. New team members will receive an invitation to join the team's Discord, where team members and mentors communicate with each other.
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1. Complete the online Member Sign-Up form linked here.​
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​2, Print out and complete the Liability Waiver & Addendum.
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Scan and email both to FRC1389@gmail.com​.
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​​​​​Please note: Student and parent must both print name, sign, and date.
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​3. Email copy of Medical Insurance card to FRC1389@gmail.com.
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​​​​Make sure to include student's name in email.
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4. Complete FIRSTinspires.org online requirements.
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New members create an online FIRST account (and complete FIRST Consent & Release Form).
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Returning members complete an updated FIRST Consent & Release Form for the 2025/2026 season.
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Instructions for both can be found here.
5. Family Donation
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​​We ask that each family donate $475 to the team at the start of the season.
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If a family is signing up more than one team member, we ask for a $100 donation per each additional team member.
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Donation is due by September 21, 2025.
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For more information on the team's operating budget and fundraising goal for the year, click here.
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Donate Online (preferred)
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Please use the following link to make your family donation:​ https:https://givebutter.com/2025-2026-donation
​Make sure to include your team member's name in the "add note/comment."
You will automatically receive a receipt for tax purposes.
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Donate By Check
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If you prefer to pay by check, make the check payable to "Team 1389 Whitman Robotics Boosters, Inc."
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Mail to:
Team 1389 Whitman Robotic Boosters, Inc
P.O. Box 669
Glen Echo, MD 20812
Team 1389 Whitman Robotics Boosters, Inc.
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Corporate Matching
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As a 501c3 organization, Team 1389 qualifies for corporate matching programs. In the past, this has provided the team with significant additional funds.. If your employer has a corporate matching program, please consider supporting Team 1389 in this way.
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If you have any questions, please email FRC1389@gmail.com.
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