FLL Update: **Registration Closing**, FLL Parents, Event Participation & More!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by tmw2010

Coaches:

–>**Get Your Order in Today! Registration Closing**
Registration is quickly reaching our target for the SENIOR SOLUTIONS(SM) season. We are so excited that we already have 11,700 teams registered,  but that does mean that slots are almost filled.  We wish we could keep registration open, but we only have so many Field Setup Kits produced.  If you are looking to register a team, now is the time as we anticipate that registration will be closing sometime next week and we may not stay open until the 30th. Register TODAY: http://gofll.usfirst.org.

–>Calling all FLL Parents!
It’s here! We are proud to announce the arrival of the FIRST® LEGO® League Parent Page!  Our goal is to connect with FLL parents and keep them engaged and informed about FLL. The Parent Page provides creative ideas, fun tips, and support throughout the season so they are able to keep up with their FLL kid.  We’ll have new information for parents throughout the SENIOR SOLUTIONSSM season, so be sure to check back often! http://firstlegoleague.org/parents
A topic you’d like to see addressed here? Have a comment or suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at fllparents@usfirst.org.

–>Event Participation
As a reminder, all teams must be officially registered and paid before they will be allowed to participate in official FLL tournaments. If your team has not paid yet, please log into the FLL team registration system at: http://gofll.usfirst.org

–>Missing Pieces?
Has your team searched high and low for a crucial mission model element? Never fear, check out page x (in the very beginning) of this years’ Coaches’ Handbook. Information on replacement LEGO parts can be found there.

*THIS EMAIL IS FROM FIRST LEGO LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS. BE SURE TO WATCH FOR EMAILS FROM YOUR LOCAL PARTNER.*

With High 5’s and Admiration,
FLL Team Support

Stay Connected with FLL!
Twitter (@firstlegoleague)| YouTube (youtube.com/fllglobal)|FLL Blog (fllblog.wordpress.com)
FIRST(R) LEGO(R) League (http://firstlegoleague.org) | fllteams@usfirst.org | +1 603-666-3906 x0, +1 800-871-8326 x0 | FIRST(R) (http://usfirst.org) - 200 Bedford Street – Manchester NH USA 03101

 

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FLL Update: Flip the FLL Robot, World Festival Photos, Registration, FLL Parents

Posted on June 1, 2012 by tmw2010

–> Crazy about Flip, the FLL(R) Robot
Read about Flip’s latest adventure to FIRST(R) headquarters on the FLL blog: http://fllblog.wordpress.com/
And don’t forget to subscribe and keep updated on what’s going on in our community.

–> Say Cheese!
Check out official photos from World Festival posted on the FLL/Jr.FLL Flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/juniorfirstlegoleague

–> Keep ‘em Coming!
After 25 days, registration for SENIOR SOLUTIONS(SM) is up to 1,943 teams. This is a 23% increase over last years’ FOOD FACTOR season!
Register today at: http://gofll.usfirst.org

–> FIRST thing first… 
Teams do such an amazing job promoting FLL in schools and communities, so please remember the FIRST in FIRST LEGO League.  FLL is a partnership betweenFIRST and LEGO. Help us put the FIRST back in FIRST LEGO League!

–> Calling all FLL Parents!
*Coaches – share this information with the parents on your team*
FLL is creating an online place just for parents. Sign up to receive news about what’s new with FLL on the FLL Parents Page: http://firstlegoleague.org/parents
We’ll keep you up to date on topics such as:

  • How will my child benefit from FLL?
  • What can I expect to happen at an official FLL tournament?
  • Information on volunteering and FIRST® safety procedures.
  • What kinds of activities can I do with my child before, during, and after the FLL season?
  • And many more FAQs from parents like you….

 

*THIS EMAIL IS FROM FIRST LEGO LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS. BE SURE TO WATCH FOR EMAILS FROM YOUR LOCAL PARTNER.*

With High 5’s and Admiration,
FLL Team Support
Stay Connected with FLL!
Twitter (@firstlegoleague)| YouTube (youtube.com/fllglobal)|FLL Blog (fllblog.wordpress.com)

FIRST(R) LEGO(R) League (http://firstlegoleague.org) | fllteams@usfirst.org | +1 603-666-3906 x0, +1 800-871-8326 x0 | FIRST(R) (http://usfirst.org) - 200 Bedford Street – Manchester NH USA 03101

 

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FLL Update: Welcome to the 2012 SENIOR SOLUTIONS(SM) Season!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by tmw2010

–> Registration OPEN

Registration is open for US/CAN teams at http://gofll.usfirst.org. As of this morning we have 547 teams registered! Learn more about the SENIOR SOLUTIONS Challenge, http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2012seniorsolutions
IMPORTANT – When you register for FLL you have the option of using a credit card.  Please note that your credit card will not be charged until your order is shipped.  Field Setup Kits will not ship until August.

 –> Challenge Release

FLL will release the SENIOR SOLUTIONS Challenge on August 28, 2012. Yes, you read that correctly, AUGUST! Register early and spend those last days of summer gearing up for another exciting FLL season.

–> FLL Global Innovation Award – Finalists
There were so many fantastic entries that our judges had to select four (4) finalists this season. The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony at the USPTO on June 19th. Learn about the finalists’ inventions and prizes at the FLL Global Innovation Award website:http://fllinnovationaward.firstlegoleague.org

CONGRATULATIONS TO…
*Finalists for the Food Factor® Season are…
** MATobot (New York, NY, United States) – Smart Milk Pitcher
** Moderately Confused (Dublin, OH, United States) – Erasable Barcode
** Seven World Wonders (Yeruham, Israel) – FreezeStick
** S.I.S. Robotic Revolution (Shelton, CT, United States) – Smart Sticker

*Winner of the NCFPD prize...
** Brick Burners (Marshalltown, Iowa) – Shield of Protection Food Safe Label

–> 2012 MoonBots Challenge
Competition is open to kids all over the world, www.moonbots.org
If you were given a FREE LEGO(R) MINDSTORMS robot and all the materials to build the ultimate lunar landscape, what would it look like and where would you show it off? Make a 4 minute video about your interest in space exploration!

*THIS EMAIL IS FROM FIRST LEGO LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS. BE SURE TO WATCH FOR EMAILS FROM YOUR LOCAL PARTNER.*

With High 5’s and Admiration,
FLL Team Support
Stay Connected with FLL!
Twitter (@firstlegoleague)| YouTube (youtube.com/fllglobal)|FLL Blog (fllblog.wordpress.com)

FIRST(R) LEGO(R) League (http://firstlegoleague.org) | fllteams@usfirst.org | +1 603-666-3906 x0, +1 800-871-8326 x0 | FIRST(R) (http://usfirst.org) - 200 Bedford Street – Manchester NH USA 03101

 

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