At the beginning of the school year we used the 2013 FTC challenge, Block Party!, to simulate a build season. Students broke off into teams and built robots to complete different tasks, such as collecting blocks or parking in allotted areas to earn points. This project allowed new members to experience the different roles in robotics and help them get to know other members. Because of this, students became more comfortable and were able to make more contributions in the spring due to their acquired knowledge.

Official FTC 2013 Competition Announcement: Link