team 3604 the Goon Squad presents the Goonettes invitational
Know Before You Go!
2026
Event Logistics
Quick links to get you going!
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Woodhaven High School (24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Charter Twp, MI 48134)
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You are encouraged to take advantage of early load in on Friday, October 9. This will help the event get started on-time!
Hands-on-Hallway
Open to all attendees AND to the general public! Please encourage all mentors, students, and their families to visit!
Hands-on "Parking Lot"
The outdoor portion of the Hands-on Hallway! Can be accessed via the doors by the main competition field.
Check here for additional Info!
Hands on Hallway + Parking lot!
One-Of-A-Kind!
"Mentor of the Year" Award
Their time to shine!
This is your team's chance to highlight a mentor of your choosing that promotes female engagement in STEM within your team and exemplifies the values of FIRST. There are no gender restrictions on who can be nominated.
Nomination (includes short essay; no more than 400 words) MUST be written and submitted by a student/students on your team.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27!
Please share with your students and have them follow the link to nominate a mentor from your team!
Presented by: FRC 3604 & FRC 226
Audience: Primarily Students (but mentors can join as well!)
Description: This panel celebrates the achievements of the women in STEM who've come before us and gives them a platform to speak about their experiences and inspire the next generation. Come hear from female industry professionals in the STEM field and have your questions answered!
Will be presented on Saturday and Sunday during lunchtime, bring your lunch with you!
International Day of the Girl Panel
Get some insight from industry pros!
MHARI Workshop
"Mental Health Assistance in Robotics Initiative"
Presented by: FRC 3604
Audience: Primarily Mentors (but students can join as well!)
Description: This workshop is a mentor-tailored crash course on how to build a better relationship with students. It includes an interactive presentation discussing empathy skills, stress management, and humility with demonstrations. There will also be a Q&A session with a social worker and MHARI student presenter.
Will be presented on Saturday and Sunday during lunchtime, bring your lunch with you!
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Everyone Plays in Playoffs
Teams will select their own backup both (like at Worlds) and every robot on the alliance MUST compete in at least one playoff match (they can decide when that occurs).
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Alliance Selection Changes
Alliance selection will run like a normal in-season event with two caveats: (1) the student speaking into the microphone to make a selection must be a girl. (2) If a mentor is on the field, they must be female (if no female mentor is available, any gender mentor may step in, but we strongly encourage that mentors let the girls take the lead!)
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Video Review
Video review may be requested by the Head Referee, and only by the Head Referee. Teams may not request a video review or present video evidence unless asked to do so by the Head Referee.
Rule Changes
Get Ready to Compete!