We are excited to see all teams. If they can do a single mission, that's more then they could do in the beginning. Also there is no ranking of teams that is public to teams, so no one knows. This is FLL not the NFL. They will be so pumped after this day that they Will wonder what they were worried about. High fives to your kids. (And parents too) Denyse Carroll Tournament Director for Osbourn Park HS/Manassas If you are not living on the Edge, it is impossible to get the Best View. Live ...... >>> Linda Budiman <[log in to unmask]> 10/25/13 14:24 PM >>> Hi Everyone, We are a new rookie team (joined FLL in September -- enjoying it very much - especially everyone's support) and as we approach the finish line parents are worried about the kids feeling really bad if they don't perform up to the other teams. Our hearts are torn because we know in our minds it's about teaching the FLL Core Values. We are thinking of the core values -- "We are a team", "What we discover if more important". At the same time, we respect the parents who feel strongly that the kids may feel bad in the end. Has anyone ever been here walking in these shoes that could offer advice. W We would love to hear everyone's thoughts. Best Regards Linda Budiman We are a team. We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our coaches and mentors. We know our coaches and mentors don't have all the answers; we learn together. We honor the spirit of friendly competition. What we discover is more important than what we win. We share our experiences with others. We display Gracious Professionalism<http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/gracious-professionalism> ® and Coopertition® in everything we do. We have FUN! -- To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave the list". -- VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-ANNOUNCEMENTS-l.html to subscribe. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or leave the list". -- VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-ANNOUNCEMENTS-l.html to subscribe.