There will be an email coming from your Tournament Director in mid-October that details what is provided (i.e. - whether a small table is provided next to the competition table, whether food is being sold, schedule of the day, reminders of what materials to bring and NOT to bring).  Some of this information depends on which tournament you attend - because of building/space restrictions.  

Basically you need to worry about bringing presentation materials, the robot, your team and team introduction sheet, waiver forms for all team members and mentors, probably a laptop and associated programs for the robot and a sense of enthusiasm and humor!

Anne Meyer
Chantilly FLL Tournament Director

On Sep 18, 2013, at 4:58 AM, Linda Budiman wrote:

> Thank you for the information. We may have missed it      Is there a link on the FLL on what items to bring to the tournament. We went to an intro session and were told we would need to bring mission props.  
> 
> Best Regards!
> 
> Linda Budiman
> 
> On Tuesday, September 17, 2013, Ben Hanner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > In my seven years, there has only been one regional without practice tables that my team has been at.  That was at the National Portrait Gallery, three years ago.  We took the table and the overall, that year.
> >
> >  
> >
> > I have always brought a long extension cord (50-100') and 4" wide blue painter's tape to tape it down.  Include a power strip so you can run computers and recharge the robot.  Plus, you can let others run off your power strip if they need it.  Last year was the first time I saw a charging station.
> >
> >  
> >
> > One note, make sure your team has a back up of how the programs look going in, so when they try to make changes and want to revert it back, they have it.  (Your team should make backups on a regular basis.)
> >
> >  
> >
> > Ben
> >
> >  
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: First Lego League in Virginia and DC [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Desh Deshmukh [[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 10:48 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: [VADCFLL-L] Tables at the Tournament
> >
> > Adding to Steve's list. Tournament organizers provide space for teams in Pit area (staging)
> >  
> > - Practice Table(s) and Field kits.  Shared tables, so considerate for others to use time equally.
> > - Desk and chairs for Material Props/computer and team members only.
> > - Charging Stations - varies by the tournament site.
> >  
> > In addition - - Tables and field set in each Robot Design Judging room.
> >  
> > Please don't take your fold-able tables (if any) and mats to the tournaments - no place to stove, but pose a safety hazard in hallways or open space.
> >  
> > Desh Deshmukh
> > Tournament Director since 2007
> > FLL Coach 2006-2011
> > From: VA/DC Referee Advisor <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 12:41 AM
> > Subject: Re: [VADCFLL-L] Tables at the Tournament
> >
> > Tables and field setup kits are provided at all official VA/DC FLL tournaments.
> > In fact, teams *may not* bring tables or mats--there isn't extra room for them.  There's no reason to bring the mission models from your field kits either--they might be mistaken for ours.
> > All you need to bring are:
> > Team members and a coach or responsible adult
> > The robot, attachments, batteries, etc.  (most teams bring the computer and cable, too)
> > Materials/props for your Project presentation
> > A great attitude
> > Lunch money or lunch materials
> > Signed consent forms for all team members and coaches
> > You'll see some other tips about good things to bring later in the season through discussions on this list.
> > Steve Scherr
> > VA/DC FLL
> > Referee Advisor
> >
> > On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 12:07 AM, Bobbi Vernon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > Silly question...
> > Are tables provided at the tournament, or do we need to bring our own? If we need to bring our own, does the "second wall" need to be permanently attached to the table? Ours is loose at the moment.
> > Thanks!
> > Bobbi 
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