Prospective and Assigned Volunteer Information

Please reach out if you have any questions about applying to volunteer, role assignments, or event logistics for volunteers at the Illinois FRC State Championship. Please refer to your volunteer assignment email for personal contact information. For general inquiries, please email our team at [email protected]

• Volunteer Coordinators: Jen F. & Isabel A

• FTA: Devyn K.

• Head Referee: Jarrett C.

• For a reminder on the days and roles you are scheduled, please see your original notification email. If you have trouble finding the information, don't hesitate to contact the volunteer coordinators.

  • Notification emails are sent from " [email protected]" under the subject “FIRST Illinois Robotics Notification of Event Volunteer Assignment Status."

• The event is held at Naperville North High School located at 899 N Mill St, Naperville, IL 60563.

• If you arrive after Opening Ceremonies (8:30 AM CST or later), check-in is at the volunteer lounge near the concessions across for the Commons Area (Room 167).

• About FIRST Values: Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition

• IL FRC State Championship Schedule

• FIRST Robotics Competition Volunteer Role Descriptions

Cars and regular-sized vans may be parked in the Upper Lot located behind Naperville North High School and West of the tennis courts at no charge; directions and maps can be found on the Directions and Parking page.

• Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt and volunteer credentials when checking in.

  • If you have already volunteered at an FRC event this season, please bring/wear the shirt you received at your first event.

  • Since shirts are ordered before the volunteer list is finalized, supplies in your size may be limited. Thank you for understanding.

  • Event shirts and credentials should be worn during your volunteer shift.

• Face masks are optional for event staff, students, volunteers, and attendees.

  • Masks are not provided for event volunteers. 

• Wear closed-toed, comfortable shoes. Footwear should be substantial (no slippers, heels, or crocs).

• Safety glasses for field and pit volunteers.

  • Due to supply limitations, please bring your own safety glasses.

• Field reset volunteers may want to bring light work gloves.

• Meals are provided in the Volunteer Lounge for the day(s) you are scheduled to volunteer.
• Continental breakfast is typically served on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday beginning at 7:00 am CDT.
  • When the pits open, some volunteers must be in place; plan your morning accordingly.
• Please bring a reusable water bottle; drinking fountains have water bottle filling stations.
• Venue rules do not prohibit bringing outside food and beverages, but some areas may have restrictions for anything other than water.
• If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact the Volunteer Coordinators.

General event schedule:

• Setup & Team Load-In: Friday, June 12, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Practice day: Friday, June 12, 2026 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Competition days: Saturday, June 13, 2026 7:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.

• Event setup day: Thursday, June 11, 2026. Tentative times are as follows:

  • 5:30 p.m. - Doors Open

  • 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. -  Fieldhouse prep

  • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Unload truck

• Event setup day: Friday, June 12, 2026. Tentative times are as follows:

  • 8:00 a.m. - Doors Open

  • 8:00 a.m.- noon - Setup Pits

  • 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Field Assembly

  • 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Team Load-in

• Event teardown & cleanup day: June 13, 2026

  • Field disassembly, load truck: 7 - 8:30 p.m.

  • Untape and remove masonite from pits & fieldhouse: 7 - 8:30 p.m.