OPTIONAL: Core Values Poster and Robot Design Executive Summary

 

Given some to the questions related to the core values poster and Robot Design Executive Summary (RDES), I wanted to provide guidance to both teams and judges. VA-DC historically has not required a core values poster or RDES due to the compressed season. The same applies this year, the core values poster and RDES are optional. The judging format below outlines what to expect if you do or do not bring in supplemental material.

 

One big change this year is no materials will be left with the judges other than the information sheet. Judges have limited or no time to review material so it does not benefit a team to leave material. I am encouraging judges to do a call back visit in the pit area when the choice for an award is not obvious.

 

 

Core Values Judging Format

No material will be left with the judges - other than team info sheet. 

 

Core Values Poster is optional in the VA-DC region. A Core Values Poster is encouraged as it provides a conversation guide for both rookie and experienced teams.

 

1.      5 minutes – Teamwork Activity: When your team enters the judging room, they will be given a short, fun activity while the Judges observe how the team works together.  Team introductions should be extremely brief.

 

2.      5 minutes – Questions and Answers: Time reserved for the Core Values Judges to ask questions about the Teamwork Activity, your displayed Core Values Poster and the season.  Core Values Posters are optional in VA-DC.   Teams with posters and team without posters should be weighted equally.  

 

Project Judging Format

No material will be left with the judges - other than team info sheet. 

 

1.      5 minutes – Project Presentation: When your team enters the judging room, they will have 5 minutes to present their project. All setup is included in the 5 minutes and no adults should help with setup.  Team introductions should be extremely brief.

 

2.      5 minutes – Questions and Answers: Judges will ask questions related to the Project Rubric. 

 

Project Sharing

Project sharing is required for Champion and Projects Awards. The goal is share the project with multiple individuals or groups who may benefit. Sending an email to the VA-DC FIRST LEGO League list-serve about your team’s project does NOT qualifying as sharing. 

 

Robot Design Judging Format

No material will be left with the judges – other than team info sheet.

 

Robot Design Executive Summary (RDES) is optional in our region. RDES is encouraged as it provides a conversation guide for both rookie and experienced teams.

 

1.      4 minutes – Robot Presentation and Trial Run: When the team enters the judging room, they should be prepared to present their robot and conduct one trial run.  Team introductions should be extremely brief. 

 

Robot Presentation

The robot presentation should cover the following:

a.      Robot Facts

b.      Design Details (Fun, Strategy, Design Process)

c.       Mechanical Design

d.      Programming

e.      Innovation

 

Trial Run

Run the robot briefly to demonstrate how it completes the mission(s) of the team’s choice. Please do not do an entire robot round.

 

2.      6 minutes – Questions and Answers: Judges will ask questions related to the Robot Design Rubric. It is highly recommended each team have a means of showing some programming.

 

 

Scott Rakestraw

VA-DC Head Judge Advisor


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