Countdown to Worlds
💣 Welcome to Command Center
This is your one-stop app for the 2026 FIRST World Championship in Houston. Everything you need is here — schedule, meals, maps, weather, and prescouting.
How to use: Tap the tabs at the bottom to navigate. Every address is tappable — tap it to open Google Maps with directions. On the Scout tab, load a division to see team stats and start prescouting homework.
Bookmark this page on your phone so you can pull it up all week!
📋 Official Schedules
📄 FIRST Official FRC Schedule (PDF)
📄 Our Itinerary — Download & Print
🚌 Driver Itinerary — Mindy & Craig (Village Travel)
Revised Apr 7, 2026 — All times subject to change
⚠️ Things to Remember
👥 GROUPS OF 3 — ALWAYS.
Never go anywhere alone or in pairs — especially outside the venue. Three or more at all times, no exceptions.
💣 Who We Are
You represent FRC Team 16 — the Bomb Squad. Hall of Fame. World Champions. 30 years of excellence from Mountain Home, Arkansas. Every person you meet, every interaction you have, reflects on our team, our school, and our community. Carry that legacy with pride.
🤝 Gracious Professionalism
This is the heart of FIRST — competing fiercely while treating everyone with respect. Cheer for great plays even when they're not ours. Help a team that's struggling. Win with humility, lose with grace. The way we treat people matters more than any trophy.
🎒 Packing Checklist
✅ Navy Bomb Squad shirt (Thu–Sat)
✅ Robot shirt (Wed)
✅ Belt — dress code is enforced
✅ Closed-toe shoes (required in pits)
✅ Deodorant — it's Houston in April
✅ Phone charger / battery pack
✅ Water bottle (refill stations at GRB)
✅ Light jacket (venue AC is cold)
✅ Rain gear
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Any medications you need
📋 Team & School Rules
• All school rules and Bomb Squad policies are in effect
• Bed check is mandatory — be in your room on time
• No leaving the hotel after bed check
• Stay with your group — no wandering off
• Be on time. If you're early, you're on time. If you're on time, you're late.
• Keep your area clean — hotel rooms AND pit
• Represent us well — be polite, say thank you, hold the door
📱 Check Slack Often!
All trip updates, schedule changes, and announcements go through Slack. Keep notifications on and check the #world_champs channel regularly.
📞 Emergency Contacts
Mr. B (J.R.): (870) 405-4826
Mr. Young (Bradford): (870) 404-0102
Transportation: Village Travel — stay with the bus!
NO WiFi HOTSPOTS at venue — use USB tethering
Convention center is CASH FREE — bring a card or preload a Visa gift card
📍 Trip Locations
MEALS & RESTAURANTS
🍽️ Tuesday — Dinner with Breakaway
Mia's Table — Upper Kirby
3131 Argonne St, Houston, TX 77098
📞 713-522-6427
On your own
🍽️ Dinner with Team 3937 Breakaway! Mia's Table is a Houston comfort food spot — burgers, fried chicken, salads, sandwiches, and more.
📋 View menu → · 🌐 Website
🍔 Wednesday Lunch — Galleria Mall
Food Court at The Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd, Houston
On your own
Food Court Options:
🐔 Chick-fil-A — chicken sandwiches, nuggets, waffle fries
🍣 Sushigami — conveyor belt sushi inside the mall
🌮 Mexican food, pizza, burgers near the ice skating rink
🥐 La Madeleine — French bakery & cafe
🍽️ Conservatory Galleria — food hall with 11 vendors (tacos, Korean wings, Pakistani street food, juice bar & more)
📋 Full Galleria dining guide →
🍖 Wednesday Dinner — Pappas Bar-B-Q
7007 Hwy 59 S, Houston, TX 77074
📞 713-772-4557
$15 prepay
🔥 Texas-style BBQ — brisket, ribs, sausage, pulled pork, turkey. Sides include coleslaw, beans, potato salad, and Texas toast.
📋 View menu → · 🌐 Website
🌮 Thursday Dinner — Velvet Taco
2626 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027
📞 832-930-3571
$15 prepay
🌮 Creative gourmet tacos — chicken tikka, Nashville hot tofu, spicy tikka, rotisserie chicken, plus weekly taco feature (WTF). Not your typical taco spot!
📋 View menu → · 🌐 Website
🌭 Friday Dinner — Portillo's
7511 FM 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77070
📞 346-484-9447
$20–$25 on your own
🌭 Famous Chicago-style eats — Italian beef sandwiches (get it dipped!), Chicago-style hot dogs, char-grilled burgers, cheese fries, and their legendary chocolate cake shake.
📋 View menu → · 🌐 Website
☕ Breakfast
Tuesday: Hotel breakfast 6–9 AM
Wed: Hotel breakfast 6–9 AM
Thu–Sat: Grab from the bus at GRB (arrive 5:50 AM)
🍽️ Lunch (Thu, Fri, Sat)
Lunch is on your own every competition day — $20–$25
Your options:
• Inside GRB Convention Center — multiple food vendors. ⚠️ CARD ONLY — NO CASH!
• Food trucks outside around Discovery Green — cash accepted
• Nearby restaurants within walking distance
Eat during your division break and be back in time for your scouting or media shift!
WEATHER
Trip Forecast — Apr 28 – May 3
📡 Local Weather Sources
📝 Local Weather Notes
Late April in Houston: expect highs in the mid-80s°F with humidity around 70–80%. The convention center is air-conditioned but walks outside will be warm. Pack light clothing, sunscreen, water bottle, and a light jacket for indoor AC.
PRESCOUTING
📋 Match Watching Instructions
- Find their BEST match (highest score) — What are they capable of at peak performance?
- Find their WORST match (lowest score) — What do they look like when things go wrong?
- Find ONE IN THE MIDDLE — What does a typical match look like for them?
- Watch for: drivetrain, auto consistency, cycle times, climb reliability, defense ability
- After watching, tap the 📋 button on their card to fill out the scouting form
🔍 Load Division Teams
Enter your division name to load all teams with EPA, OPR, and awards data