Fondy Lego Robotics

Coaches:

-->Payments Due October 15thAll teams and materials (robot set, field set up kit, optional items) must be paid for by October 15th. Information on payment is found: https://gofll.usfirst.org/pages/payment_information_and_options

-->Judging Coach Call – October 11thOn Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7pm ET on “Judging: A Perspective for the Coach”, get an overview of the j...

Coaches:

--> SENIOR SOLUTIONS(SM) Registration Closed (US/CAN)Wow! Over 13,100 teams in the US and Canada registered for the 2012 SENIOR SOLUTIONS season. That’s over a 15% increase from the FOOD FACTOR(TM) season. We expect another several thousand teams around the world on top of that. That’s approximately 170,000 kids from about 70 countries that will experience FLL this season. A huge thank you to all of our partners and committed volunteers. This couldn’t happ...

Coaches:

-->“The Project” Call TONIGHT & “Core Values” Thursday

On Monday, September 17, 2012 at 7pm ET on “The Project” call, get a better understanding of how the Project fits into the SENIOR SOLUTIONS(SM) theme and an explanation of the different steps of the Project and how teams should tackle them.

On Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 7pm ET on the “Core Values/Teamwork” call, review the FLL Core Values are and explo...

Coaches:

-->“The Project” Call TONIGHT & “Core Values” Thursday

On Monday, September 17, 2012 at 7pm ET on “The Project” call, get a better understanding of how the Project fits into the SENIOR SOLUTIONS(SM) theme and an explanation of the different steps of the Project and how teams should tackle them.

On Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 7pm ET on the “Core Values/Teamwork” call, review the FLL Core Values are and explo...

Coaches:

-->Coach Calls – “Robot Game” Call TOMORROW

On Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 7pm ET on the “Robot Game” call, get an explanation of the field and missions from FLL Robot Game designer, Scott Evans. What are the new/ changed rules for the season? This call is scheduled to run two (2) hours in length.

Each call can hold 1000 participants, so make sure to join on time. There will be a Q&A after the speakers are done, so come prep...

-->Challenge Released

Since the SENIOR SOLUTIONS Challenge was released last Tuesday, the firstlegoleague.org website has seen over 57,000 visits! The official SENIOR SOLUTIONS videos on the FLL YouTube channel have been viewed nearly 27,000 times! Make sure your team doesn’t miss a thing and download the Challenge and these helpful videos.

2012 SENIOR SOLUTIONS Challenge: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2012seniorsolutions

Official SENIOR SOLUTIONS playlist...

Coaches:

-->SENIOR SOLUTIONS(SM) Challenge – Releases Tomorrow, August 28th at 12 pm ET

Join the FLL community on http://firstlegoleague.org (& at various Challenge Release parties around the globe) as the 2012 SENIOR SOLUTIONS Challenge is released! Go to http://firstlegoleague.org to download the Robot Game and Project for this season.

We will also be releasing the Challenge Release video, official Robot Game video (from FLL engineer Scott Evans), interviews...

Coaches:

-->Coach Call –August 20th (TONIGHT)

Join the FIRST Senior Mentors and experts for the 2nd FLL coach call for the SENIOR SOLUTIONSSM season.

On Monday, August 20, 2012 at 7pm ET on the “Coaching a Team” call, learn about team management, how to run team meetings, how to involve parents, and review some great ways to brainstorm.

Each call can hold 1000 participants, so make sure to join on time. The call will be approximately one (1) hou...

Coaches:

-->Coach Calls –August 15th (TONIGHT) and August 20th (MONDAY)

Join the FIRST Senior Mentors and experts for the FLL coach calls for the SENIOR SOLUTIONSSM season.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 7pm ET on the “Where Do I Start” call, learn about the materials teams receive, important dates to know, when to sign up for tournaments, and get a general overview of what to expect.

On Monday, August 20, 2012 at 7pm ET on the “Coaching...

Coaches:

-->Challenge Mat

As mentioned in a previous blast the Field Setup Kit is being shipped in one square box this year with the challenge mat folded. You will be required to unfold the mat and lay it flat to allow the material to relax along the fold lines. Hand smoothing occasionally is also required. It may take 2-3 days for wrinkles and creases to relax. If the folded creases are particularly stubborn, applying low heat to the BACK of the mat with a hair dryer while m...