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The documentation is released in pdf format.   Click on a file to open.
Note..  Read the manual, There will be a test.

Section 0 - Introduction - Overview of the competition, Gracious Professionalism, and prominent FRC awards.

Section 1 - Communication - Find information on contacting FIRST staff, using the FIRST logo, utilizing the on-line forums, and maintaining the TIMS.

Section 2 - Team Organization  - Provides suggestions on organizing a team.

Section 3 - At the Events - An overview of the events with information on the pit, registration, robot inspection, the machine shop, safety, practice rounds and competition matches, courtesies and rules.

Section 4 - Robot Transportation - Guide on how to pack, crate, and ship your robot. Crucial information on donation from FedEx.

Section 5 - The Awards - Describes the awards and their submission criteria.

Section 6 - The Arena - Describes the arena, field elements, and game elements in detail. There are several pertinent drawings listed in this section.

2008 FIRST Official Drawings - Complete drawings and assemblies to build an official FIRST playing field.

2008 Team Drawings - Complete drawings and assemblies for a low cost version of the FIRST playing field.

Section 7 - The Game - Describes the game in detail. Related Video (available after Kickoff)

Section 8 - The Robot - Describes all rules associated with building a compliant robot.

Section 9 - The Tournament - Describes how the tournament is played.

Section 10 - The Kit of Parts - Describes the 2008 Kit of Parts.