Events
Attending an event is the culmination of a lot of hard work for FLL teams. Events are colorful, bursting with energy and excitement, and loaded with enthusiasm. Teams interact and share experiences and ideas. Everyone is recognized for amazing achievements, and it’s simply a fun experience! FLL Events are sporting events for the mind. They have distinguished guests, parents, and coaches; intense and playful students; judges reviewing team project presentations and real referees in black and white striped shirts scoring the robot rounds. There are Opening and Closing ceremonies, really cool trophies, and team T-shirts with personalized logos and team colors.
At an event teams…
- Decorate their pit area (the team’s “home base” at an event)
- Present their Project to a panel of judges
- Demonstrate Teamwork, FLL Core Values, and Gracious Professionalism
- Perform 2.5 minute robot rounds
- Participate in technical interviews about robot design
- Distinguished individuals offer their time as referees and judges. These volunteers witness the teams' talents while assessing the young scholars' facts and conclusions about the Challenge.
Teams must apply, and participation fees may vary for FLL events. Participation is based on site capacity and is not guaranteed.
Most events are open to the public. Many are free of charge. Spectators are always welcome and volunteers are always appreciated. Get involved as a volunteer . Please refer to the "Restrictions on the Posting of Pictures" before publishing any pictures from events.
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Want to see where tournaments were held last season?
List of 2008 Climate Connections Championship North American Tournaments (103 KB)