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Arizona FLL Tournaments - JOIN THE FUN!

Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Regional Tournaments                                                                                                

         9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

        Regional Tournament Schedules:

Saturday, December 12, 2009 - State Championship Tournament

          9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
          Arizona State University, Tempe                                                                                                                                                    
          Memorial Union Hall (MU), Arizona Ballroom (See Map)                                                                    
Admission: Non-perishable food donation at tournament site.
Free parking available in the Apache Boulevard Structure.  Enter from Normal Avenue, one block east of College Avenue, on the north side of Apache Boulevard.
Contact Patty Smith for bus parking information.
Junior FLL Expo:  ASU Memorial Union Gold Room at 10:00 a.m.  Awards ceremony at noon in Arizona Ballroom.

Flu Season Guidelines:  Health officials advise that anyone who is sick should avoid contact with large groups until they have been without a fever for at least 24 hours or their primary doctor tells them they that they are no longer infectious to others. 

       Team Registration Forms (Present at tournament check-in desk)

Smart Move Robot Game & Project Details

Watch a Robot Game Overview, provided by Arizona FLL's Head Referee

Watch the Recorded 2009 Workshop for Coaches and Mentors

Click here to link AZ FLL ID #25199 to your Bashas' Thank You Card.  Support Arizona FLL while you shop at Bashas'!   

What is FIRST LEGO League?

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an exciting and fun global robotics program that ignites an enthusiasm for discovery, science and technology in kids ages nine to 14 (16 outside of the U.S. and Canada).

Each year FLL teams embark on an adventurous challenge based on current, real-world issues. Guided by a team coach and assisted by mentors, the kids:

  • Research and solve a real-world problem based on the challenge theme.
  • Present their research and solutions.
  • Build an autonomous robot using engineering concepts.

Using the yearly challenges, FLL:

  • Entices kids to think like scientists and engineers.
  • Provides a fun, creative, hands-on learning experience.
  • Teaches kids to experiment and overcome obstacles.
  • Builds self-esteem and confidence.
  • Inspires kids to participate in science and technology.

No matter what the child’s subject interest, FLL offers an opportunity for engagement. Whether it is by creativity, technology or research, FLL dares kids to test, explore, expand, or completely change thoughts and approaches for different sciences each year.

How does FLL Work?                                 How can I get involved?                        How to Start a Team?

FLL brings theory and practice together in a revolutionary program. FLL empowers kids to combine what they've learned in the classroom with the latest technologies to solve the yearly challenge.

Working in an environment that encourages inquiry and hands-on experimentation, team members fulfill project responsibilities modeled after actual professions. The roles they assume grant them the thrill of discovery as they witness firsthand how abstract concepts become concrete solutions. FLL Teams are comprised of:

  • Three to 10 kids, ages nine to 14 (16 outside the U.S. and Canada).
  • An adult coach.
  • Mentors.

Anybody can form a team—schools, home schools, churches, neighborhood groups, civic groups, etc. The kids on the FLL teams, with the help of the adult coach and mentors:

  • Research the real-world issue presented in the challenge.
  • Design, build and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS technologies.
  • Research and solve a problem faced by real-world scientists and present their solutions.
  • Compete in friendly, sports-like tournaments with the knowledge that what is discovered is more important than what is won.
  • Proudly celebrate their teams’ accomplishments.

Team members learn life skills, such as respect for others, appreciation of different perspectives, cooperation, perseverance and time management. As a result of the FLL experience, participants gain confidence, discover new skills and interests, and shape their futures—as they, in turn, shape ours. Learn more about how FLL works or find out how to get involved. What FLL kids accomplish is nothing short of amazing. It’s fun. It’s exciting. And the skills they learn will last a lifetime.