National Registration is open for the BIOGLOW 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 Founders Edition Challenge teams (4th-8th grade). If you are the coach of an Explore team (K-9), please click here for  Explore Registration .

Registration will open 10/1/2026 and close 10/16/2026. 

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. The registration form closes midnight, 10/16. Late registrations are not accepted.

Automated confirmation emails are sent for each registration form submitted. Do not delete the confirmation email. If you want to edit your form before the registration period ends on October 13th, you can do so by clicking on the "Edit Response" button located in the confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email in your inbox, make sure to check spam and junk folders. If the email is not there, resubmit the form as your response has not been recieved. 

Illinois Registration is closed for the 2026/2027 BIOGLOW Season.

View qualifier assignments here

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.

2026-2027 Qualifier Event Fee: $175

2026-2027 Advancement Fee: $125

2026 Payment