Step 1. National Registration

National Registration is open for the SUBMERGED Season!

Register at FIRST to receive a 5 digit team number and order materials. Register or log-in in the upper right hand corner.

  • If you've previously registered teams, they will be listed in the dashboard.
  • If you're taking over as coach of an existing team:
    • The previous coach can add you as a new coach
    • For school teams, a school administrator can contact FIRST to transfer ownership of the team 

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Step 2. Illinois Registration

Please note: This registration form is only for Challenge teams (4th-8th grade). If you are the coach of an Explore team (K-9), please click here for  Explore Registration .


Registration is open 9/23-10/18

Illinois Team Registration

  1. Tournament preference selection is not "first come, first served." Teams are alloted to tournaments after selection closes (October 18). 
  2. Each team can only have one response. Coordinate with the team's co-coaches to ensure there is only one response. If a change needs to be made to the form, use the link emailed after submitting to edit the existing submission. 
  3. Each team must have 5 qualifier selections. The team's 1st choice is not guaranteed. Whomever fills out the form should ensure that the team can make the dates/locations selected.
  4. Any late registrations will be allocated at remaining available events.

Step 3. Illinois Payment

Teams are required to pay for Illinois event participation. During the registration process, payment links can be found at the end of the registration form.

2024-2025 Qualifier Event Fee: $175

2024-2025 Advancment Fee: $125