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Starting a New FLL Team Contents 1 Introductions...................................................................................................................................................................................................................2 2 Key Regional Contacts...................................................................................................................................................................................................3

2.1 MD Affiliate Partner: UMBC ....................................................................................................................................................................................3 2.2 US FIRST................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

3 What is US FIRST?........................................................................................................................................................................................................4 4 General program overview.............................................................................................................................................................................................5 5 What are the Results of This Work for Our Nation?.......................................................................................................................................................6 6 Review an entire season in a few minutes.....................................................................................................................................................................7

6.1 eam Camp- 2 minutes ..........................................................................................................................................................................................8 T6.1.1 FIRST LEGO League Core Values ..............................................................................................................................................................8 6.1.2 What is a Robot............................................................................................................................................................................................9 6.1.3 Gracious Professionalism ..........................................................................................................................................................................10 6.1.4 Then build and experiment.........................................................................................................................................................................10

6.2 rst Meeting- 2 Minutes .......................................................................................................................................................................................11 Fi6.2.1 Filling in the Details: Communications Fun ................................................................................................................................................11 6.2.2 Review Methodology/Funding....................................................................................................................................................................12

6.3 Table Build/Setup- 2 Minutes................................................................................................................................................................................13 6.4 hallenge Released -2 Minutes............................................................................................................................................................................14 C

6.4.1 Table Challenge .........................................................................................................................................................................................14 6.4.2 Research Challenge...................................................................................................................................................................................15

6.5 uild Your Robot- 10 Minutes ...............................................................................................................................................................................16 B6.5.1 What you will build .....................................................................................................................................................................................16 6.5.2 Parts List for Robot ....................................................................................................................................................................................17 6.5.3 Step-by-Step ..............................................................................................................................................................................................18

6.6 Determine Your Project- 6 minutes.......................................................................................................................................................................25 6.7 Program Your Robot – 8 Minutes .........................................................................................................................................................................26 6.8 tate Tournament- 2 Minutes ...............................................................................................................................................................................27 S

6.8.1 Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................................................................27 6.8.2 Review Your Work and Present – 4 Minutes .............................................................................................................................................27

7 Comments on each of the four evaluation areas .........................................................................................................................................................28 7.1 Table challenge.....................................................................................................................................................................................................28 7.2 Research project ...................................................................................................................................................................................................28 7.3 Technical interview ...............................................................................................................................................................................................28 7.4 Teamwork interview ..............................................................................................................................................................................................28

8 Steps to starting a team ...............................................................................................................................................................................................29 9 Building a Team ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................31

9.1 Chapter 1: Building a Foundation .........................................................................................................................................................................31 9.2 Chapter 2: Building a Team ..................................................................................................................................................................................31 9.3

10 Financial requirements and fundraising .......................................................................................................................................................................32 Chapter 3: Building a Season ...............................................................................................................................................................................31

10.1 Sample Budget .....................................................................................................................................................................................................32 10.2

11 Team name and uniform tips .......................................................................................................................................................................................33 Real World Budget (1st Year) ................................................................................................................................................................................32

12 What to do now? ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................34 12.1 Register your team:...............................................................................................................................................................................................34 12.2 Get your team together. ........................................................................................................................................................................................34 12.3 Visit the US FIRST Website. .................................................................................................................................................................................34

12.3.1 Read TechBrick’s Team Tips .....................................................................................................................................................................35 13 Q&A..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................36

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1 Introductions



Techbrick: The NCPC Coop Home School Robotics Club / www.techbrick.com / Marco Ciavolino

2 Key Regional Contacts

2.1 MD Affiliate Partner: UMBC http://www.umbc.edu/fll

2.2 US FIRST

410.838.8264 / [email protected]

http://www.umbc.edu/fll

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3 What is US FIRST? FIRST is Innovation FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. FIRST is Participants (2006-07) JFLL-Junior FIRST LEGO League

702 teams in the US. 3510+ students involved 10+ teams in MD and DC.

FLL-FIRST LEGO League

9250 teams worldwide 5600 in the US and Canada 462 events in 45 countries 92,500 students 24,000 volunteers In the US, 63 Championships and 250+ Qualifiers 70 teams in MD and DC. 64 teams competing at the FLL Maryland State Championship on Jan. 20, 2007 at UMBC.

FTC-FIRST Tech Challenge

541 teams (apx 4,000 students). 23 Affiliate Partners 10+ teams in MD and DC.

FRC-FIRST Robotics Competition

1319 teams (apx 20,000 students) 24 teams in Maryland

Founder, Dean Kamen, in Atlanta,

addressing the 2007 World Championship participants.

FIRST is Scholarships Many colleges offer attractive scholarships to FIRST participants. Colorado State University-Pueblo Pueblo, CO Arizona State University Tempe, AZ ASME Boston University Boston, MA Clarkson University Potsdam, NY Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI Colorado Technical University-Denver Denver, CO Daniel Webster College Nashua, NH DeVry University Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott, AZ Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck, NJ Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI Hampshire College Amherst , MA Henry Ford Community College Dearborn, MI Hofstra University Hempstead , NY Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL ITT Technical Institute (combined) Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Kettering University Flint, MI Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie, MI Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA Mercedes-Benz USA LLC Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI New Hampshire Technical Institute Concord, NH New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ Northeastern University Boston, MA Ohio State University Columbus , OH Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Phil Clancy Scholarship Polytechnic University Brooklyn, NY Purdue University/Delphi Corporation West Lafayette, IN Raytheon Company Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI Society of Women Engineers Houston, TX Southern California Regional Robotics Forum Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Temple University Philadelphia, PA University of Arkansas-Little Rock Little Rock, AR University of California-Davis Davis, CA University of Central Florida Orlando, FL University of Delaware Newark, DE University of Denver Denver, CO University of Hartford West Hartford, CT University of Illinois-Chicago Chicago, IL University of Kansas Lawrence, KS University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell, MA University of Michigan/Delphi Ann Arbor, MI University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE University of New Hampshire Durham, NH University of Rochester Rochester, NY University of South Carolina Columbia, SC University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA University of Toronto Toronto, ON University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Washington State University Pullman, WA Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI Wayne State University Detroit, MI Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

FIRST is Sponsors Local Sponsors of our Team The Better Hour Broadway Appraisal Company, Madonna Veterinary Clinic, Inc. Wittstadt & Wittstadt, PA State Farm Agent Shirley BrunkhorstQuiznos Sub of Bel Air Consolidated Printing WRBS 95.1 FM, Baltimore Red Brick Station, Whitemarsh, MD Senator Nancy Jacobs, *enktêsis Justin Kase Conder, Photographer Jacobs Environmental American Scale & Equipment RedBag Solutions Canale Graphix MainBrain Maryland State Competition Event Sponsors University of Maryland, Baltimore BAE Systems Booz Allen Hamilton Comcast Dynamic Log.Sec Corporation National Defense Industrial Association ORSA Corporation SAIC Tacoma Park Middle School Tri_S, Inc. National Founding Sponsors of FIRST Boston Scientific Corporation Baxter International, Inc. DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund Dean Kamen, DEKA Research and Development Corporation Delphi Corporation General Motors Corporation Johnson & Johnson Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Motorola, Inc. XEROX Corporation Autodesk Innovation First

FIRST is Training Our Future Engineers and Technical Innovators





4 General program overview

Ages For ages 5-8 Ages 7-<15 Jr. High – High School High School

Challenge Uses the annual theme for project-base work.

Uses annual themes to engage young students in applied research.

Uses a mechanical challenge combined with real-world teamwork

and cooperative efforts.

Uses a mechanical challenge combined with real-world teamwork

and cooperative efforts.

Materials Based on standard science project materials

Based on LEGO Mindstorms NXT or RCX Robotics Systems.

Based on the VEX System from Innovation First.

Based on the FRC System from Innovation First.

Students Up to 6 Up to 10 Up to 10 As many as needed.

Mentors 1 or 2 2-4 1-3 As many as needed.

Costs $100-$300 $1000-$2000 $2500-$5000 $20,000 and up…

Programs We’ve Participated In

2004-05

Disabilities

Disabilities

2005-06

Ocean Energy and Ecology

2006-07

Nano-Technology

Ball handling and robot lifting

2007-08

Alternative Energy

Alternative Energy

Manipulation of rings and posts.

2008-09





5 What are the Results of This Work for Our Nation? The Alumni FIRST Students vs. Comparison Group:

Seek Education in Science & Technology. Twice as likely to major in science or engineering. More than three times as likely to major specifically in engineering.

Earn Career Opportunities:

Almost ten times more likely to have an internship. Expect to Pursue Science & Technology Careers:

More than twice as likely to pursue S&T career. Nearly four times as likely to pursue career specifically in engineering.





6 Review an entire season in a few minutes Maryland has a late tournament (many are in late Nov/Dec. A MD team will follow a schedule similar to this. For illustrative purposes we have grouped the tasks. Typically they would be done in parallel by sub-groups within the team. Minutes Month Event

2 May Registration Opens/Team Camp 2 August Put pieces on tables 2 September FLL Challenge Released Online 10 September Build Robot September Build Robot September Build Robot 6 October Project October Project October Project October Project October Project 8 November Program November Program November Program December Practice 4 December Review December Review January Review January Review January Review January Review 2 January MD State Tournament [PENDING] ? April World Championships




6.1 Team Camp- 2 minutes Meet to get the new teams together to meet

6.1.1 FIRST LEGO League Core Values

We are a team. We do the work to find the solutions with guidance from our coaches and mentors. We honor the spirit of friendly competition. What we discover is more important than what we win. We share our experiences with others. We display gracious professionalism in everything we do. We have fun.





6.1.2 What is a Robot

What is a Robot?

S P A





6.1.3 Gracious Professionalism Gracious Professionalism is how we should act whether being watched or not and in a way that would make our grandparents proud. Gracious Professionals

Learn and compete like crazy

Treat one another with respect and kindness and let that respect show in their actions.

Make a valued contribution in a manner pleasing to others and to themselves.

Gracious Professionalism includes but is not limited to:

Respect for the feelings, opinions, and lifestyles of others team members

No physical pushing, shoving, or other physical displays.

Respect for equipment

Best behavior at all times

Good sportsmanship

A positive attitude

A clean vocabulary

Being friendly and polite at all times to all persons

Acting as you would want others to act

Helping each other

Write your own definition for Gracious Professionalism:

6.1.4 Then build and experiment.





6.2 First Meeting- 2 Minutes

6.2.1 Filling in the Details: Communications Fun Telling a story is more than the facts. It’s the details that put the hair on back of the cat and bring out the orange, red, yellow, and blue of the sky. Let’s fill in some details. Details: Take your story from mundane to extraordinary Think of colors, sounds, textures, materials, temperature, touch, sight, movement. A Story In Need of Help 1. A child [describe the child]

2. Walked through the woods. [describe the woods]

3. The child heard many sounds. [What does the child hear?]

4. Suddenly the child saw something running. [what was it and what does it look like]

5. The child followed the running thing to a house. [What does the house look like?]

6. The child opened the door and looked inside [what does the child see?]

7. The child saw the running thing go into a room and followed it. [What is in the room?]

8. The running thing was sitting in a chair and reading. [Where is the chair? What is it reading?]

9. A chair is next to the running thing and a door in beyond it. [Does the child sit down or go through the door?]

10. What does the running thing do next? [For either case.]




6.2.2 Review Methodology/Funding

Dues: Dues for the season will be $____. You should seek an additional $_____ in donations. Four Parts:

1. Table Challenge 2. Research Report 3. Teamwork Interview 4. Technical Interview

August: Table Elements Arrive Sept/October: Challenge solutions and research November/December: Trial Competition(s) December/January: Refine/Practice Mid January: MD State Competition April: World Championship

Methodology Educational Goals For all team participants we work to gain expertise in the following key areas: Understand team work and the benefit complementary

skills. Learn how to keep excellent project records. Gain expertise in core project management skills and

methods. Experience the hard work of funding your project

through external support resources. How to focus on a successful solution to a challenge.

Attendance and Educational Goals: Students participating in the team challenges must be prepared to attend nearly all meetings and work outside of the meeting time to continue to learn and do research. This year these two programs will be treated as classes and assigned a credit value. The Assumption: The challenges can be done. Someone has solved it. So can you... The Method: Your work should be... 1. Simple 2. Reliable 3. Repeatable 4. Precise The Process: 1. Define the task 2. Describe the task 3. Propose solutions 4. Test 5. Refine 6. Record 7. Evaluate 8. Repeat




6.3 Table Build/Setup- 2 Minutes In late August the field kits ship. We meet to build the elements (apx 5 hours). For now you will just setup the table.





6.4 Challenge Released -2 Minutes In mid-September the actual challenge is released. It includes the details on the table element and the research project.

6.4.1 Table Challenge ITEM SCORING PTS ITEM SCORING PTS

Solar House Panel Panel put ONTO roof? Y=15 points

15

Tree Planting UPRIGHT Trees TO any area NORTH of the MAIN RIVER [not 5?, 8, 11] Trees ____ x 10 = ________

40

Hydro Dam Dam TOUCHING both banks EAST of base. Y=25 points Project Flood: House touched by dam or water = -10 points

25

Coal Mining Roll car down tracks. When it TOUCHES the bottom retrieve to BASE by hand. Y=10 points

10

Solar Power Satellite Lower one panel on your side. Y=15 points First to lower a panel. Y=5 points

20

Oil Drilling All barrels OFF the oil platform. Y=10 points

10

Grid Connection Upright Power lines TOUCHING POWER PLANT property AND WHITE of a surrounding community (up to 3). ____ x 5 = _____ Also connected to a scoring wind turbine or dam? ____ x 5 = _____

30

Power Plant Supply TO the power plant… Coal (10+ BLACK pieces) = 10 points 1-2 GREEN Uranium ____ x 10 = _____ *Trees (max 2) ___ x 10 = ______ *White Barrels _____ x 5 = _____ Note: ANY RED items in Power Plant? Y = Override to total of 0 points.

30 --- 85*

Corn Harvest Processing All corn moved TO BASE AND 1+ oil barrels TO FARM. Y=25 points

25*

Uranium Mining Move ALL uranium OUT of the FARM. Y=15 points

15

Wind Turbines Upright turbines TOUCHING white area not adjacent to base. [NOT in regions 5,8,11] # Turbines __ x 15 = ____

30 Personal Vehicle Choice Car on White PROPERTY? AND Truck moved TO FARM or TO PARKING LOT Y=25 points

25

?

Wave Turbine Legal turbine‡ TO ocean WEST of sandy beach [region 12] ‡Legal = 2 independently moving parts Y=25 points

25

Oil Barrels *Oil Barrels IN BASE or PARKING LOT: # barrels (max 11) ____ x 10= ______ Barrel TOUCHING any water or property with a house? [any region except 9,10,11]

Y= -40 points

100 ---- 110*

SUBTOTAL 170 SUBTOTAL 230 * Note: OIL BARRELS that score points in one mission may reduce max. possible points in another.





6.4.2 Research Challenge This year’s Power Puzzle challenge is about understanding the elements of energy use in a world that uses more and more energy every day. As our world grows and changes so do our energy needs. The Power Puzzle missions get FLL teams to consider some of the energy choices we have available and how those choices affect the world. With the Power Puzzle project, your team has the opportunity to look at many types of energy choices, analyze the possibilities, and work to improve energy use. Whether it is environmental, financial, social, or cultural, each energy choice can have positive impacts in some areas while having negative consequences in others. The challenge is to find practical solutions in your community without ignoring the larger impacts your action or inaction can have on your life or around the world. As you work to find the balance between all these issues, realize that the solution for your home, community, country, or world will be unique. As we work to make the puzzle pieces fit, we must consider all parts of energy use, including how energy is made, how it is stored, how we use it, how much we consume, and how we dispose of associated waste. How will the pieces of your puzzle fit together? What is your energy solution? The Project

1. Select a building in your community and evaluate the energy use. With your team, discuss the different energy sources used in your community and what the current energy issues are in the area where you live. Then choose a building in your community, like a school or municipal building. Contact the manager of that building, discuss the project, and ask for his/her help in performing an energy audit. In this audit, your team should look at the types of energy used throughout the building, how it is used, and the amount used. Contact experts in the field and examine the process by which different types of energy are made and the important effects of producing and using them, such as costs, availability, and environmental issues. Consult the “Project Resources” page on the website for instructions and sample materials of what is needed to perform an energy audit.

2. Talk to experts and propose solutions to reduce consumption or move toward alternative energy use. Once you know the energy needs of your chosen building, look at the areas of improvement to find solutions. How efficient is the energy use? How could you make it better? What about their sources of energy? Research potential alternate energy solutions and propose short-term and long-term changes that can be made to move toward renewable energy or reduced consumption. Can you find an innovative way to reduce energy use or change to a more sustainable energy source? Is there a new technology that could be developed to better support specific needs? Maybe there are scientists or engineers that you could contact who are already working on such a solution. Consider all areas of the building and community this change might impact and how realistic your solution is. You should show exactly how your solution would create a positive change.

3. Share the changes for your building with the community. Once you have researched and developed your solution, get out there and share it with your community! Event judges will expect you to explain how you showed the community your short- and long-term solutions and the information you have to back up your ideas. Use this project as an opportunity to see just how big an impact you and your team can have on your community and your world.

Note: Explain how you completed all THREE parts of the Project, its purpose, and solutions. Share your presentation in order to qualify for project awards at qualifying and championship tournaments. Refer to the “The Project, ” chapter 5, of the “FIRST LEGO League Coaches’ Handbook” for help and ideas. Practice your presentation so it takes no more than five minutes, including setup time.




6.5 Build Your Robot- 10 Minutes Over the first 5-8 weeks the group is proposing solutions to the table challenge in both construction and programming. Let’s build a robot. Use the supplemental instructions.

6.5.1 What you will build





6.5.2 Parts List for Robot





6.5.3 Step-by-Step

























Install wires.





6.6 Determine Your Project- 6 minutes See project description above. Jot some notes below.




6.7 Program Your Robot – 8 Minutes Most teams use the NXT-G software. Use the pre-written program. Modify it.





6.8 State Tournament- 2 Minutes

6.8.1 Schedule We are in the Green Group (see next page). As you can see it’s a crazy day so be sure to get a good night’s sleep. Please note that they will be strict about pit access. Only teams and coaches are allowed in the pits.

Ref Time Event Location Public? Notes A. 7-7:30 Arrive at UMBC Go to pits Plan on arriving no later than 7:20 so

we are all in the pits by 7:30

B. 7:45-8:45 Review Presentations Pits We’ll review technical and research presentations.

C. 9:00-9:20 Research Presentation Sond 101 / Slot 1 N We’ll head to the room about 8:45 with project in hand…

D. 9:35-9:45 Practice Round Green 1 Y A quick chance to try out our missions. Typically we have 10 minutes.

E. 10:00-10:20 Technical Judging Sond 111 / Slot 5 N At 9:45 we pack up and take the bot and attachments to the room.

F. 10:20-10:30 Practice Round Green 1 Y Ditto

G. 10:45-11:00 Teamwork Interview Sond 112 / Slot 8 N Put on your working cap and show them what you can do.

H. 11:-11:25 Swing through the JFLL EXPO

Upper Level Y After the Teamwork interview we’ll all go to the JFLL area for a few minutes to cheer them on.

I. 11:00-11:45 Lunch Pits Lunch orders have been submitted. If you did not order food be sure to bring your own.

J. 12:00-1:00 Opening Ceremony Y The JFLL Kids will be getting their awards. Then some speeches, and then it starts…

K. 1:33 Round 1 Match 3 Green 2 Y

L. 2:18 Round 2 Match 8 Green 2 Y

M. 3:21 Round 3 Match 15 Green 1 Y

N. 4:00-4:30 Final Championship Rounds

Y

O. 4:30-5:30 Closing Ceremony and Awards

Y

6.8.2 Review Your Work and Present – 4 Minutes




7 Comments on each of the four evaluation areas

7.1 Table challenge

7.2 Research project

7.3 Technical interview

7.4 Teamwork interview




8 Steps to starting a team From the USFIRST.org website. How To Start An FLL Team There are a few things every potential FLL Team should know before registering, including how-to register! Here you go... Season Overview On-line Team Registration: May - Full Capacity OR late September, whichever comes first Challenge Revealed: September Building Season: October - November Tournament Application: Mid-October Tournament Season: November - January World Festival: Mid-April Costs This sample budget illustrates the required and some optional costs. A general estimate of principle costs for a new team is $700, and $400 for returning teams. Principle costs do not include extras such as team buttons, shirts, travel, etc. The Registration Information page in the Team Community area has detailed information on registration and product costs. Participation in an FLL event is not included in registration costs and it is not guaranteed. Tournament application typically opens in mid-October. The event participation fee will vary from event to event, but is generally $50-$150 per team. Please note that all costs may vary from season to season. Organizing A Team Anyone can form a team. It can be a school classroom, after-school program, extracurricular group, home school, neighborhood kids, a club, or civic organization. A team consists of three to 10 kids, ages 9-14 (16 outside of U.S. and Canada), and at least one adult coach.

To be eligible, a child cannot be older than 14 on January 1 of the year the Challenge is announced. For example, if a child turns 15 in May of 2008 they are eligible to participate in the 2008 season, whereas a child who turned 15 in December 2007 would not.

A child can only be a team member on one team. A child is not allowed to be a member on multiple teams. Any single coach can be the coach for multiple teams. For example, a teacher could be the coach for multiple

teams in their classroom. For a number of reasons, it is difficult for us to match an individual with a pre-existing team. Typically, we

encourage interested individuals to consider forming their own team.

Components of an FLL Team: Optional Team Elements: 3-10 Kids Mentors Adult Coach Additional Coaches Gracious Professionalism Team Volunteers Passion, curiosity, and team work




Building a Team, chapter 2 of the Coaches' Handbook, offers detailed information including:

Average meeting time Suggestions for mentorship resources Team dynamics Roles and responsibilities

Coaches receive the entire Coaches' Handbook in their Team Registration Packet after registering. The Coaches' Handbook is just one of many resources you have as a coach. Other resources include the team forum where you can talk with other coaches, FLL team support at headquarters, and the FLL Operational Partner in your area. What You Need To Get Started Besides eager kids and a willing coach, teams require a place to meet and a few needs within that site. A team needs:

Room to meet as a group Space for the 8'x4' playing field Secure storage for robot set, mission models, and partially assembled robots Computer & internet access for programming and research Valid e-mail address for the Coach to receive info from FLL throughout Challenge season

How To Register Now that you have your questions answered, here's how to become an official team! Know that while an individual coach can coach multiple teams, an individual child can only be on one team.

Step 1: Visit Team Resources to learn of available resources Step 2: Determine a Coach or main contact for the FLL team. Get their e-mail address and other contact info. Step 3: Determine where you want your FLL kit to be shipped. Step 4: Gather your payment information and billing address.

If paying by credit card, statement and billing address must match. Step 5: Go to FLL Registration - now open!




9 Building a Team The US First website (USFIRST.ORG) has all this information and much more.

9.1 Chapter 1: Building a Foundation

9.2 Chapter 2: Building a Team

9.3 Chapter 3: Building a Season





10 Financial requirements and fundraising

10.1 Sample Budget

10.2 Real World Budget (1st Year)

MINDSTORM Kit – $250 x 2 Field Setup - $75 Game Table - $50 FLL Registration $260/team Tournament registration - $50/event Tshirts - $10-15/person Extra parts - $100 Supplies - $150 Batteries - $150

1st Year Team - $1500 with 2 kits Don’t forget travel!





11 Team name and uniform tips The FLL Teams general are the most creative in uniforms and names. Here are some examples of the highly thematic teams.

We have chosen for the past few years to use a very uniform team outfit.





12 What to do now?

12.1 Register your team: http://www.register4fll.com

12.2 Get your team together.

12.3 Visit the US FIRST Website.


http://www.register4fll.com/




12.4 Read TechBrick’s Team Tips





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