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FLL Update: Global Innovation, 2013 Build Instructions,New Video & Scholarship

Posted on February 7, 2013 by tmw2010

–>FLL(R) Global Innovation Award

The FLL Global Innovation Award competition is well underway, and submissions from all over the world are pouring in! If you think your team’s Project idea could help seniors be more independent, engaged, and connected, then enter today at http://fllinnovation.firstlegoleague.org/. Your team could win the top prize of USD $20,000! Online voting begins Monday, February 11 at 12pm ET, so tell all your friends and family to vote for their favorite idea! The deadline for submissions and voting is March 1, 2013 at 12pm ET.

–>Just a Click Away… NATURE’S FURY(SM) Mission Models
Exciting news! Beginning the 2013 NATURE’S FURY season, building instructions for the Mission Models will only be available online on the http://firstlegoleague.org website. No more lost CDs and, easy access from anywhere. Click, click, hooray!

–>SENIOR SOLUTIONS(SM) Tournament Video
Wonder where you can get a copy of the informative and fun SENIOR SOLUTIONS video your team saw at a tournament this season? Want to show it to friends and family to tell them about FLL? Well look no further! Check out the FLLGlobal YouTube channel to view the “What is FLL/Core Values” video -http://www.youtube.com/fllglobal. And for more SENIOR SOLUTIONS related video don’t forget to check out the “2012 SENIOR SOLUTIONS Official Videos” playlist - http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9C9C4053C2F2E4A.

–>For U.S. Teams – Dr. Bart Kamen Memorial Scholarship
Any college-bound FIRST(R) student participant who has completed a minimum of one year in a FIRST program is eligible to apply for the Dr. Bart Kamen FIRST Scholarship Fund. The deadline for applications is Friday, 2/15/13. Please visit: http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/scholarships/dr-bart-kamen-memorial-scholarship for details on this opportunity.

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FLL Update: Global Innovation, Patent It, Jr.FLL Showcase

Posted on February 1, 2013 by tmw2010

–>Win Big with FLL

Want a chance at winning $20,000? Enter your SENIOR SOLUTIONS Project idea in the FLL Global Innovation Award competition! Remember: ANY FLL team registered for the SENIOR SOLUTIONS season is eligible. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2013. Visit the Global Innovation website for details: http://fllinnovation.firstlegoleague.org

–> Patent It!
Protecting your Project idea? We want to hear from FLL teams who have either already filed or are in the process of filing for a patent. Contact us at fllinovationaward@usfirst.org and type “Patent It” in the subject line.

–> The Young Generation
Now is a great time to check out the Jr.FLL Online Showcase to see what teams are working on this season for the Super Seniors Challenge: http://jrfllshowcase.usfirst.org/

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With High 5’s and Admiration,
FLL Team Support

Stay Connected with FLL!
Twitter (@firstlegoleague)| YouTube (youtube.com/fllglobal)|FLL Blog (fllblog.wordpress.com)
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FLL Update: Global Innovation/Reviews for FIRST

Posted on January 23, 2013 by tmw2010

–>Submissions Now Accepted – FLL Global Innovation Award

Any currently registered FLL team may now enter their SENIOR SOLUTIONS Project invention for a chance to win $20,000 in the Global Innovation Award competition. Visit the website at http://fllinnovation.firstlegoleague.org. Since opening day 31 teams have submitted their FLL Project solutions – inventions range from devices that combat memory loss to fire prevention sensors. Voting opens February 11^th, so submit your team’s idea soon!

Read all the details in the FAQ section on http://fllinnovation.firstlegoleague.org. Please read all submission criteria carefully and do not post photos of children under the age of 18. Prize money may be used to further develop the team’s invention and/or support team activities related to FIRST programs.

–>What Do You Say?!

Help FIRST reach a wider audience by posting a review on Charity Navigator, http://bit.ly/fLR0IS . Whether it’s a post-tournament recap or an overall FLL experience, we want to hear what you have to say. And to that we say “Thank you!”

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With High 5’s and Admiration,
FLL Team Support

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FLL Global Innovation Submissions Open January 17th!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by tmw2010

Global Innovation – Submissions Open TOMORROW

FLL is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the FLL Global Innovation Award. Teams can begin the submission process January 17, 2013 at 12pm ET on http://fllinnovation.firstlegoleague.org. An updated FAQ will be available on the site at that time. Please note that online voting will begin on February 11^th in order to give all teams time to post their submissions on the site. Both submission entry and voting will officially end on March 1, 2013 at 12pm ET. More details on voting will be forthcoming.

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With High 5’s and Admiration,
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FRCs Ultimate Ascent Puts all Four FIRST Programs Underway!

Posted on January 5, 2013 by tmw2010

It’s official – with the kick-off of the 2013 FIRST Robotics Competition, Ultimate Ascent, earlier today, all four FIRST K-12 programs are underway in Florida and nationwide! The intense six week FRC build, this year throws a bunch of old rules out the building, with new drive train possibilities, new components, and a whole new game! Teams all over the country and internationally gathered together in schools, arenas, homes, Boys & Girls Clubs, 4H centers, and wherever they could to watch the 2013 Season Kick-off.

At the Orlando Science Schools, one of three kick-off locations in Florida, 14 teams came from across central Florida to pick up their Kit of Parts and see the kick off. While they waited for the kick off, they sat in on some great presentations on solid design processes and good drive trains, courtesy of hosting team, Clockwork Mania . We’ll be archiving the presentations on our Library page soon.

Now it’s nose to the grindstone for a frenetic six weeks of building before it’s tools down on February 19.

So right now, all over Florida, students in kindergarten through high school are hard at work researching, designing, building, programming and doing outreach in Jr. FIRST LEGO League (Jr. FLL) , FIRST LEGO League (FLL) , FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) and FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), with students in the latter three vying for coveted spots, via their Regional events, in the FIRST World Championship in St. Louis, MO in April.

If things are heating up in Florida, it’s all that brain power – the collective intellectual and creative energy of nearly 10,000 young people enthusiastically building and learning as they go, developing the teamwork and technical skills to create a better future for themselves, and for us!

Go teams!

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FLL Update: Inspired by Example, FLL Global Innovation – Jan. 2013

Posted on December 20, 2012 by tmw2010

–>Inspired by Example
We want to take a moment to refocus the FLL community on one of the core concepts of FIRST LEGO League. Lately, we have noticed some community members, albeit well-intentioned community members, post solutions for the current seasons’ Robot Game and robot design via social media. While sharing is an important part of FLL, we strongly urge all who post this information to take a close look at what they are posting. The goal of sharing is to inspire others and to let them experience and celebrate their own learning process. We encourage all teams to share tips on the FLL Challenge and respectfully request that solutions be discovered on an individual basis. We also encourage teams who find inspiration from the FLL community to use that inspiration to develop their own innovative solutions to solve Robot Game missions. Thank you.

–>Coming Soon – FLL Global Innovation Award, Senior Solutions Season
Have an amazing and innovative FLL Project? Want to help your team win the opportunity to develop their idea further? Beginning January 17, 2013 (12pm ET), FLL teams will be able to submit their inventions on the FLL Global Innovation website, fllinnovation.firstlegoleague.org/, to be considered for the top prize. Voting opens February 11, 2013 (12pm ET), so you will have plenty of time to tell all your family, friends, and extended networks to vote for your team’s invention.

* What is the FLL Global Innovation Award?
The FLL Global Innovation Award is designed to encourage and assist FLL teams to further develop their innovative solutions to real-world problems.
* We would like to enter. How do we prepare?
Details on how to enter and what teams should submit are being finalized. We will release as soon as possible. However, FLL strongly recommends learning the basics about how to protect your idea before posting it online. View past winners at : fllinnovation.firstlegoleague.org

The FLL Global Innovation Award is optional and in no way affects the judging outcome of qualifying events or tournaments.

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With High 5’s and Admiration,
FLL Team Support

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University of North Florida CCEC Hosts FLL Regional Qualifier – January 12

Posted on December 5, 2012 by tmw2010

The University of North Florida, College of Computing, Engineering and Construction (CCEC) will host the first ever FLL Regional Qualifier event on January 12, 2013 at the UNF University Center, from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

So far our teams are: Hi-TechHurricanes-David Hinson Middle School, Daytona Beach, FL; Senior Systems and Nanobytes-Ghandi Memorial Society Inc. Jacksonville, FL; Wisdom Warriors -Loretto Elementary School, Jacksonville, FL; San Jose Trojans and San Jose Trojans 8- San Jose Catholic School, Jacksonville, FL; and more signups to come. This will be a great event for Northeast Florida!

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FLL Update: 2013 Challenge Announced, Kid Inventors, FLL Global Innovation and More!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by tmw2010

–>2013 Challenge Announced!
FLL is excited to release the 2013 Challenge teaser and season logo for NATURE’S FURY(SM)! Coming August 2013, Nature’s Fury asks FLL teams to “master natural disasters” through exploration of storms, quakes, waves, and more. Teams will discover what can be done when intense natural events meet the places people live, work, and play. Learn more about the Challenge and view the season logo here: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2013naturesfury

–>Calling all Kid Inventors

Launching January 17, 2013, the FLL Global Innovation initiative challenges FLL teams to bring their Project to the next level. Information on the FLL Global Innovation Award will be available on http://fllinnovation.firstlegoleague.org over the next few weeks. Check out the Past Innovators page on the site to see what teams were up to last year.

–>Parent Page

As we enter FLL tournament season, now is a great time to get caught up on all the new information housed within the FLL Parent page. http://firstlegoleague.org/parents . New content includes articles on why FLL a good fit for your family and reasons why parents should attend FLL tournaments. Encourage your team parents to sign up and be notified when new content arrives.

–>Giving Thanks

Don’t forget to invite your sponsors to your upcoming tournaments. These important individuals/companies have given generously of their time and money and may love to see what your team is up to.

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With High 5’s and Admiration,
FLL Team Support

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FLL Update: Registration, Scoring Sheet, Coach Call, Championship Footage & More!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by tmw2010

–> 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 happen without you! With team registration exceeding our anticipated goal of 12,600 teams, FLL Operational Partners are working to ensure teams have the opportunity to attend an official FLL event in the region. Operational Partners are working with event locations and organizers to coordinate and confirm details for these additional events in their regions and we ask all teams for their patience and understanding if it takes a bit of time to get these details to teams.

–> Robot Game Scoring Sheet

The official Robot Game scoring sheet is now available on firstlegoleague.org. It’s never too early to start practicing your robot runs! Find it here:

http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2012seniorsolutions

–> Robot Game Updates & Project FAQs

It is EXTREMELY important that teams check the Robot Game Updates page and the Project FAQ page frequently.

* Robot Game Updates, http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/robotgameupdates (15 updates as of October 3rd)

* Project FAQ, http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/projectfaq (5 FAQs as of October 3rd)

–> Judging Coach Call – October 11th

On Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 7pm ET on “Judging: A Perspective for the Coach”, get an overview of the judging process. Review of the rubrics and where they can be found will also be addressed.

There will be a Q&A after the speakers are done, so come prepared with questions.http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresources#coach-calls

If you missed last weeks’ call, “Robot Design”, listen to the recording.http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresources#coach-calls

–> For FLL Parents… coaches, pass it on!

Over 3,000 parents have signed up for the new FLL Parents page! The Parent Page provides creative ideas, fun tips, and support throughout the season so parents are able to keep up with their FLL kid. Check it out: http://firstlegoleague.org/parents

A topic you’d like to see addressed on the Parent Page? Have a comment or suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at fllparents@usfirst.org

–> 2012 Championship Footage Posted

Relive the thrill of the 2012 FIRST Championship! Video of matches and ceremonies is now available for viewing on FIRSTWorldTube! Access the footage via clickable, indexed lists. http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/2012-first-championship-footage

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With High 5’s and Admiration,
FLL Team Support

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FLL Update: Coach Call – Tonight, Participation Rules, Updates

Posted on September 17, 2012 by tmw2010

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 explore ways on how to emphasize these values with your team.

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 prepared with questions.http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresources#coach-calls

If you missed last weeks’ call, “Robot Game”, listen to the recording:http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/teamresources#coach-calls

–> FLL Participation Rules
Ever wondered about the basic participation rules for FLL? Find the FLL Participation Rules athttp://firstlegoleague.org/mission/participationrules . Additional rules (about things like the Robot Game, Project, and Awards) can be found through links on the website. Keep these rules in mind, but remember that your team can still have fun while following the rules!

–>Robot Game Updates & Project FAQs – Reminder
It is EXTREMELY important that teams check the Robot Game Updates page and the Project FAQ page frequently.

Robot Game Updates: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/robotgameupdates
Project FAQ: http://firstlegoleague.org/challenge/projectfaq

*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

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