A Launch Pad or Jig in Base is team equipment, so it's up to the team what to do with it. Steve Scherr Virginia-DC FLL Referee Advisor On Mon, Oct 26, 2015 at 12:47 PM, Arun Manroa <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Thanks Steve, > > Additional question, Does the "Launch Pad" or Jig needs to be removed from > the base after the Launch, or can it stay ? > > On Mon, Oct 26, 2015, 12:35 VA-DC Referee Advisor <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Yes, it's okay to use a launch pad that's built completely of LEGO, fits >> completely in Base, and isn't being touched during a launch. >> >> No, it's not okay for an adult to do any of the programming. (See FLL >> Core Values). But a coach can point the team at resources, discuss the >> concepts behind different techniques, and be a good mentor. >> >> Don't worry too much about time. Any timepiece is okay. >> >> As noted, the core values judging is to observe your team. All judging >> rubrics look at the team along a spectrum of development. Some teams are >> beginners, and some teams are exemplars. If you want useful feedback, your >> team should act like themselves, the same way that they worked during the >> season. Each team has its own personality, but we do want team embers to >> act with Gracious Professionalism. >> >> Steve Scherr >> Virginia-DC FLL Referee Advisor >> >> On Monday, October 26, 2015, Cedric D'Costa <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >>> Few clarifications needed regarding the rules for Robot game and Core >>> value activity- >>> 1. Robot game: Are the kids allowed to have "launch pad" made from Legos >>> at the >>> base from where the robot would start the mission. This was built so >>> that the Robot >>> starts in exactly the same position. >>> >>> How do other teams deal with the "starting position" issue? >>> >>> 2. Robot game: The kids are finding it hard to understand >>> the programming required for making the Robot go straight or make turns >>> using Gyro or Propotional line. >>> Is it okay for a coach to provide them with Starigh line and turn >>> MyBlocks to program their missions. >>> >>> 3. Core value activity: Are the kids allowed to carry a smartphone to >>> clock the time >>> or do they need to bring a watch. >>> >>> 4: Core value activity: Is it okay for the kids to split into 2 groups >>> to solve a problem and try different approaches, selecting what works in >>> the end or do they need to always be working together. I have 4th and 6th >>> graders and it's a challenge to get them to work together. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Cedric D'Costa >>> ------------------------------ >>> 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. > > ------------------------------ > 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.