Teams,

This is a friendly reminder that the VA-DC FLL registration system will close at midnight on December 10th.  You will not be able to add registrations or change the existing information after that time (this allows us to do the team assignments).  I've included below the information that has previously been sent out about how to register.







Also, a reminder that the final webinar will be tomorrow night (Tuesday, December 8th) at 7:00 pm and will focus on what to expect at a remote tournament.  If you can join us live, please register at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mailchi.mp_va-2Ddcfll.org_va-2Ddc-2Dfirst-2Dlego-2Dleague-2Dwebinars&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=4IXhjip4UMa-HPJmiPB6DBw30Z2EDbFZ-KP36v9SMQQ&s=aCmVbIbpYLQJ_xqHwa03WjlXunVHt72sk2WQ1rkobjU&e= .  No worries if you can't join us live - it will be recorded and posted to the website as well.



We look forward to seeing you all at regional tournaments in January/February!

 

Important things to remember:

You are only selecting tournament date preferences this year, not actual tournaments (due to flexibility in scheduling and lower numbers of teams, we’ll finalize the schedule after we see the interest, hopefully getting more teams their 1st choices)

Due to the lower number of teams registered, while we will try to assign teams “locally” where possible some teams may get moved to other regions depending on availability of space (since events are remote, there’s no travel required) and some events will have teams from across the Virginia/DC area.

There will be at least 1 Sunday event (more if there’s enough interest) but the final date of that event(s) will depend on when the most interest is

If you do not plan to participate in VA-DC FLL regional events please email Kaitlin Ilnitzki (mailto:[log in to unmask]) or Karen Berger (mailto:[log in to unmask]) and include your team number. 

Assignments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis

Note to organizations or coaches with more than one team (we
 will do our best to accommodate):


If you want all teams assigned to same event, please make sure that all 4 date choices are the same, in the same order and list the organization and/or coach as the same


If you don’t want them assigned to the same event, please make sure that the date choices are different and/or in different orders



While we do what we can to get teams into their 1st choice not all teams will get their 1st choice so please select other choices with that in mind. 

Please make sure that you register ALL members of the team and include their grades and birthdays. This
 ensures that your team is placed in the correct division and that we order enough participation ribbons for all members of your team.  Remember that we have changed how divisions are assigned this year and it is now based on grade levels.


Remember that the VA-DC FLL Registration system will close at midnight on December 10th.  After that point you will NOT be able to make any changes to your team information (team members, names, etc.).  Please have all changes done by this time.  We must lock the system to allow us to do the team assignments and the system will
 remain locked even after the assignments are completed.



Thanks, 
 Karen
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mailto:[log in to unmask] 

VA-DC FLL Regional Tournament Coordinator

 

 

Welcome to the 2020/2021 RePlay FIRST LEGO League Season!

 

We hope you are just as excited about the new RePlay season as we are!  We're a few weeks away from the opening of the tournament preference portion of the VA-DC FLL registration
 at 10 am on December 1st!

 

A few critical updates and changes for this season:

1.     All official events will be remote this season

2.     If you have a registered team and will NOT be participating in a Regional Tournament in January/February, please let us know (simply email mailto:[log in to unmask])

3.     For tournament preferences, this year teams will only be selecting their preferred dates (not locations). Teams will then be assigned “locally” if possible but due to
 the remote format, some teams may be assigned to events “outside” of their area.  Tournament dates include: 1/23/21, 1/24/21, 1/30/21, 1/31/21, 2/6/21, 2/7/21 (note
 that there will be at least one Sunday event but not all Sundays may have tournaments)

 

Registration is open, VA-DC FIRST LEGO League teams are encouraged to start/complete the https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__va-2Ddcfll.org_fll-2Dchallenge_team-2Dresources_event-2Dregistration_&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=KRBkqK_lyFxZoZrbmyxmz2W2fTAoz_4wpmuQtW2YXGY&s=Z2KfymjfCAtZr5ifJbiTovye1pxo8rUrSnohOtXxDgg&e= now!

Below is specific information on how to complete the registration process.

1.   Register FLL team with
 FIRST (team name, national FLL team number, coach contact info, etc.).  FIRST
 LEGO League teams MUST be registered with FIRST for the 2020 RePlay season before registering with the VA-DC FLL Region.  FIRST will issue the FLL team number. 

To register your team, go to: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__my.firstinspires.org_AccountManager_Account_Register&d=CwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=eu72oTsZsw1-Xh8V5EvYgQ&m=wOrTs5KjWMVY7zCiiHz6IfBzuG1hpANXOfIHJaNGHdE&s=t6X9vaJxyGinsZwAk5ydZII3Vl1hJQrD1GSMKKGmseo&e=

2. Create Team Manager account
 and enter team information (team
 name, team number, coach contact info, team member names, dates of birth, grades, etc.). Grade determines the team’s VA-DC FLL division:  https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__teammanager.va-2Ddcfll.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=KRBkqK_lyFxZoZrbmyxmz2W2fTAoz_4wpmuQtW2YXGY&s=jw2lc4dNOpKmCKp5gHdVJQjCAt6PkI3VV1I02xejaPw&e=

3. Pay the $100 VA-DC FLL
 Regional Registration Fee (due by 12/10/2020).  Make sure to use your FLL National Registration number.  Options for payment include:

a. Credit card online
 payment: An additional $3.00 credit card processing fee will be charged with this option.  Go to: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__jmu.irisregistration.com_Form_VADCFLL20RMT&d=DwMFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=KRBkqK_lyFxZoZrbmyxmz2W2fTAoz_4wpmuQtW2YXGY&s=n5QtuBY8VOObOYLLETupwSU_h0VTeGDpwR1RhKzTTbs&e=  

b. Pay by check: Send
 a check for $100 to the address below. Be sure to include your team number on the check so that it can be correctly credited.  Multiple payments may be included in the same check, but each team numbers must be indicated. Mailing
 address for check payments:

                  VA-DC FLL                    

                  James Madison University

                  800 S. Main, MSC 3516

                  Harrisonburg, VA 22807

c. Pay by purchase order: Purchase
 orders are acceptable from any VA or DC school system. Send your purchase order to the address below or email them to mailto:[log in to unmask] Be sure
 to include your team number on the PO so that it can be correctly credited. Multiple payments may be included in the same PO, but each team numbers must be indicated. Mailing address for P.O. payments:

                   VA-DC FLL                    

                   Lakeview Hall

                   800 S. Main, MSC 0305

                   Harrisonburg, VA 22807

 

4. Regional Qualifying Tournament
 Date Preference Selection (pick 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th  choice). This
 final step (selection of tournament dates) will not be available until 10 am on December 1st.  

Assignments are based on a first-come, first-serve basis based on tournament date selection so starting registration now
 will not guarantee your preference but does give you ample time to collect team member information ahead of time. 

You will be able to come back and make updates/changes as needed until the end of the registration period on December 10th. 
 We will send out reminders when we get close to the opening of the regional tournament date selection portion.

Please email mailto:[log in to unmask]  for
 any assistance.  Thank you and we are looking forward to yet another fun-filled and successful season!

 

Sincerely,

VA-DC FIRST LEGO League Staff



 

(540) 568-2216

800 South Main St. MSC 0305 

Harrisonburg, VA 22807






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