.. include:: .. _off-season-events: Syncing Data with *FIRST* ========================= *FIRST* allows Off-Season events (who meet requirements) to synchronize their data and results with *FIRST* HQ, similar to the way that *FIRST* posts results of official events during the competition season. Off-Season events that meet requirement criteria will be able to have their events included- meaning results will be posted to *FIRST* 's Event Results website ( `https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/ `_ ) and API ( `https://frc-api.firstinspires.org/v2.0/ `_ ). *FIRST* has many partners that use *FIRST* 's data to power their apps, such as The Blue Alliance or FRC\ |reg| Spyder. This is not available for versions of FMS installed on personal computers, our "FMS Off-Season" software. This is available only on official *FIRST* fields that were used at in-season United States or Canadian competitions. Requirements ------------ For more information, or to apply, please visit `https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/OffseasonEvent `_ Generally speaking, to apply and participate for data Sync, the Off-Season event must requirements that include: * End before mid-November and start at least 2 weeks after *FIRST* Championship concludes (dates subject to change each year) * Use an official *FIRST* field, with FMS and Electronics * Have a certified *FIRST* Technical Advisor (FTA) present throughout the event * Have a required minimum number of teams in attendance (read details on the application carefully, please) * Note that this process requires all teams participating at the event to have participated in the 2023 FRC Season. For "unofficial" teams (like a "pre-rookie" team or a "second robot" team), *FIRST* has reserved additional Team numbers, and they may be used to accommodate these teams. Off-Season events may not "take" a team's number who isn't attending the event* * For example: If team 123 is not attending your event, but team 122 is, and brings a second robot, you cannot use team 123 for the second robot. This would miss-represent team 123's record as they are not actually participating. Instead, team 122's second robot could be any number in the reserved range of team numbers.* * Steady wired (ethernet) internet must be available throughout the event, at the scoring table. This internet connection should have unrestricted/unfiltered access to ports 80 and 443 (data sync is not WiFi compatible, only hardline internet) * *FIRST* Staff are not available for Support of Off-Season events, the FTA is the troubleshooting resource * *FIRST* does not build custom software for specific Off-Season events, all scoring and software is written to match the most recent published version of the official Game Manual. Individual scoring point values are not adjustable. Additional terms will be displayed on the application, and should be read in detail. *FIRST* has additional information and policies regarding the rental and use of official fields for Off-Season events. They can be found in the Resource Library on the *FIRST* website. Application ----------- To apply for your Off-Season event to be included, please complete the following form at least 7 days before your event start date. Upon approval of your application, you can also add competing teams or adjust basic settings using information emailed to you by *FIRST* . `https://frc-events.firstinspires.org/OffseasonEvent `_