Our team was a rookie team last year. They spent a lot of time on their research project, and as competition time neared in November, we felt so unprepared for the robot competition, that we almost decided to not compete in that part, if possible.
But during the last week or so, the team worked very hard at programming and practicing with their robot, meeting several times a week, and they were able to compete and successfully complete a few missions. That felt like a real win to them!
They did great with the research project, and received a special judges’ award. It was a great rookie experience!
Do your best and have fun!
Jill Satterfield
Lightning Bolts (formerly Lego Kittens) co-coach
> On Sep 30, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Jill Hamilton <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I do agree. You will be surprised how quickly it can all come together. Our rookie year, we didn’t feel ready. While our programming and robot design were pretty basic, we still received an award for our research. It will benefit you and the kids in years to come also.
>
> Jill Hamilton
> Re-Psycho Coach (among many other teams)
>
> From: First Lego League in Virginia and DC [mailto:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>] On Behalf Of Karen Berger
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 8:53 PM
> To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: [VADCFLL-L] Location of tournament locations on the website
>
> All regional tournaments in VA-DC FLL are in November. The Championship tournament (which you must qualify for through the regional events) is the first weekend in December. We have to run it then due to the calendar at JMU which is our partner and runs that event.
>
> I strongly recommend that teams participate in a regional event in November, even if they don't feel now like they'll be ready then. I think a number of the experienced coaches will agree that you often never feel like you're ready but the kids are! The kids will learn a ton in the process leading up to the event as well as at the event and have a lot of fun. And we have a LOT of rookie teams each year so you won't be alone!
>
> Karen
> ----------
> Karen Berger
> VA-DC FLL Regional Tournament Coordinator
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [VADCFLL-L] Location of tournament locations on the website
> From: Kathy Lovig <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
> Date: Wed, September 30, 2015 8:30 pm
> To: <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
>
> We are s rookie team (and coach/parents), is November our only first round option? We don't feel we will be ready for a November competition. Just wondering if December will be another option for our first official tournament.
> Thanks!
> Kathy
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 30, 2015, at 15:37, Prashant Nerkar <[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>
> Thanks. I found that link and it worked.
>
>
> Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:30:20 -0400
> From: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: [VADCFLL-L] Location of tournament locations on the website
> To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>
> Hi Prashant,
>
> You can find them by clicking on the "tournament schedule" link on the left navigation bar. For a quick link, here it is: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__va-2Ddcfll.org_teams_tournament-2Dschedule_&d=BQIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=J5fb0ELkRoh7TzAGYz99sSMvB-c7i4AC0HDT2OVPrww&m=l2s5-Ny5jcJ_hvUxty8WG3dns_DjTwkjoVVn-kSlpN4&s=b9JNov0_PNW7aqPq5ZjfAPPj5jMwihhvrsvuuz4hOqQ&e= <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__va-2Ddcfll.org_teams_tournament-2Dschedule_&d=BQMFAw&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=J5fb0ELkRoh7TzAGYz99sSMvB-c7i4AC0HDT2OVPrww&m=7Huk3qFzFGBqmHtE7NYKMBgxVTt3BROzQ7-YAZkKzjY&s=WeYklGi7pze9Vc0EJ3xD7TeiBJXHrTRiEDDaPm1MeA8&e=>
>
> Cheers,
> Brittany
>
>
> On Sep 30, 2015, at 3:15 PM, Prashant Nerkar wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> When I click "important dates" on tournament registration page, I get page not found.
> Anyone knows tournament location and dates?
>
> Thanks,
> Prashant
>
>
> Date: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:00:36 -0400
> From: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: [VADCFLL-L] Tournament registration opens when on 1 October?
> To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> Hi Tweeks,
> You will log into the VA/DC FLL website to register for a regional tournament.
>
> You will log into your team manager account here:
>
> https://vadcfll.cisat.jmu.edu/db/teamlogin.aspx <https://vadcfll.cisat.jmu.edu/db/teamlogin.aspx>
>
> And the instructions for what to do are here:
>
> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__va-2Ddcfll.org_teams_tournament-2Dregistration_&d=BQIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=J5fb0ELkRoh7TzAGYz99sSMvB-c7i4AC0HDT2OVPrww&m=l2s5-Ny5jcJ_hvUxty8WG3dns_DjTwkjoVVn-kSlpN4&s=qIw6waLnbt5oJlLd7RjG9oZwjDKSKHrB-i0QJGSbBGY&e= <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__va-2Ddcfll.org_teams_tournament-2Dregistration_&d=BQMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=J5fb0ELkRoh7TzAGYz99sSMvB-c7i4AC0HDT2OVPrww&m=7QEKnw7U9dEwaqdhzek3IoYGQG-8AXnlppZMIXLDtCM&s=iXV-DjAb604VwpsQ0XQuluMpKlj31sOH0-zWXusTbvY&e=>
>
> Sonya
>
>
> Sonya
>
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