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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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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