What is FLL?

FIRST® LEGO® League introduces STEM to children ages 9-14 through hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program using LEGO® technology.

UNEARTHED Theme

This year's challenge is UNEARTHED! Teams dig into the past to discover the future. In addition to the robot game, teams are developing innovative solutions to help archeologists solve problems.

Beverage Policy

Students may bring refillable water bottles. Water bottle filling stations will be available at the venues. Beverages are not allowed in restricted areas. Please plan to keep all beverages in the tailgate area.

Food Options

Teams are encouraged to bring lunch and snacks. These should be stored outside in the tailgate areas. There are restaurant options near the event venues. Teams should be mindful that there will not be opportunities to purchase lunch onsite. Teams are encouraged to stay on campus and ask a parent or mentor to determine lunch plans for the teams. Everyone can bring lunch and snacks and eat in the tailgate area.

Check-In Process

Check-in times will be provided to registered teams closer to the event date.

Only one coach needs to check in. The coach should check in after all team members have arrived onsite. This will ensure that all team members are safe. One coach watches the kids and the other coach checks in. Additionally, if kids want to be in the tailgate area with parents, that is acceptable. The robot and laptop/tablet remain in the Pit, but all other items can be kept in the tailgate area.

Upload the Following Documents

• Team Roster/li>
• Team Photo
• Team Information Sheet
• Coach/Mentor Award Nomination (optional)

What You'll Receive

• 2 Coach wristbands
• Team wristbands
• 5 Spectator wristbands
• Peer award nomination form
• Team schedule - online
• Team swag

Pit Specifications

Each team receives approximately 6ft x 6ft space with:

• One 6ft table
• At least 2 chairs
• Most snacks, wagons, chairs and props will be stored in the tailgate area.
• Robots, tablets, laptops, sensors, and chargers remain in the Pit
• Team members are not required to stay in the Pit. Teams who are programming and working on the robot are in the Pit.

What to Bring to the Tournament

• Robot and supplies
• Laptop and power cord
• USB download cable (no Bluetooth!)
• Robot transport container
• Judging props
• Copies of code
• Prototypes, sketches, evidence of Engineering Design Process
• Team display/banner (optional)

Tailgate Decoration

Create an inviting tailgate area to showcase your team identity and relax between events! This is the space where teams can relx, play games, practice for judging.

• Team banners
• Display boards
• Project posters
• Team giveaways (optional)
• Outdoor tents
• Tables and chairs
• Ice coolers with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks
• Games, puzzles, balls, and books for downtime

Make your tailgate memorable and fun!

Innovation Project

Teams show evidence to the judges that they have identified, designed, created, iterated, and communicated their innovation project problem and solution using the engineering design process.

10 minutes total

• 5 minutes: Presentation
• 5 minutes: Q&A

Robot Design

Teams show evidence to the judges that they have identified, designed, created, iterated, and communicated their robot design strategy using the engineering design process.

10 minutes total

• 5 minutes: Presentation
• 5 minutes: Q&A

Must bring: Robot, attachments, and code

Core Values

Judges evaluate team dynamics:

• Innovation
• Inclusion
• Impact
• Discovery
• Teamwork
• Fun
• Gracious Professionalism
• Coopertition

Competition Format

• Practice Round (doesn't count)
• 3 Official Rounds
• Your best score counts!
• Each match is 2.5 minutes

Important Rules

• Bluetooth must be disabled in Robot Arena
• USB cable required can be used in the Pit
• Kids verify field setup before match
• Kids verify points with the referee after the match
• Coaches must never work on robot or do any of the coding

Scoring

Your Robot Performance score is the highest score across your three official rounds.

The head referee's ruling is final