PF-DOC 07 / 10 — BULLETINDANE COUNTY FTC KICKOFF · HOSTED BY PHOENIX FORCE

PHOENIX
BADGER

FORMAT: KICKOFF + COUNTY-WIDE SCRIMMAGE
WHERE: HAWTHORNE LIBRARY — MADISON
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 12–13, 2026
DAY 1 · SEP 12: 10 AM – 2 PM · GAME REVEAL + STRATEGY
DAY 2 · SEP 13: OPEN SCRIMMAGE — ALL DANE COUNTY TEAMS

The Dane County FTC kickoff, hosted by Phoenix Force at Hawthorne Library — on the east end of Madison's isthmus, an easy trip for teams across the county. One weekend that launches the season: see the new game, build the strategy, then get on a real field together.

RUNNING ORDER — ONE WEEKEND, TWO DAYS

REVEAL · STRATEGY · SCRIMMAGE

TODO[ AWAITING PHOTOGRAPH ]KICKOFF — teams watching the new-season game reveal

FIG. 05 — KICKOFF WEEKEND4:5

GAME REVEAL

SEP 12

The new FTC season game is unveiled live. Teams see the field, the missions and the rules for the first time — together, in one room.

STRATEGY SESSIONS

SEP 12

Right after the reveal, teams break down the game together — discussing strategies, scoring routes and design ideas before anyone touches a screw.

SCRIMMAGE DAY

SEP 13

An open scrimmage for every Dane County team that attends — the field stays up at the library through the weekend. Run matches against each other, test early builds and start the season with allies, not just rivals.

BRING YOUR TEAM — ALL OF DANE COUNTY IS INVITED

Whether you're a rookie team or a veteran squad, the scrimmage floor is open. Reach out to reserve your spot for the next Phoenix Badger Kickoff.