National Registration is open for the UNEARTHED 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 

FIRST Inspires

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 9/19-10/17

Illinois Team Registration

1. Tournament preference selection is not "first come, first served." Teams are alloted to tournaments after selection closes (October 17). 
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 and 2nd choices are not guaranteed. Whomever fills out the form should ensure that the team can make ALL the dates/locations selected.
4. Any late registrations will be allocated at remaining available events.

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.

2025-2026 Qualifier Event Fee: $175

2025-2026 Advancment Fee: $125