Welcome coaches and volunteers to the Animal Allies Season. As the VA-DC Judge Advisor, I want to help coaches and volunteers have a fun season. I will monitor the list serve and provide updates and information related to judging during the season. Animal Allies Release Date Animal Allies will be released August 30th at 12:00 PM EST. NO ANIMALS ALLOWED at Tournaments No animals will be allowed at tournaments. The only exception is an active, working service animal assisting a person. No animals, including service animals, should be used as part of a presentation. Many tournaments are held at schools and animals are not permitted. Coaches’ Huddle Coaches’ Huddle are monthly gatherings to allow coaches to collaborate. The goal is to help rookie coaches. To participate, fill out the form at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__goo.gl_forms_I2obwXPFP8bvIFaf1&d=CwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=VPI-VwGhVYANqEIIFjnm3-FYu7-cWakmTafeutwGT7Q&s=4T1OoS7Cg1f_w5GngC481LWQUjF5WBqXyd7MPqqdtk4&e= . Based on the response and volunteer host availability, we either do a virtual gathering or meet at regional locations. Judges/Judge Advisors Needed We would like to improve the judging experience for everyone involved with FLL. To start, we are looking to build a database of experienced judges and coaches. We are also seeking people to serve on a Judge Advisory Panel. To help with judging this season, please compete the form at https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__goo.gl_forms_q12Pu2YRVlXEdfZh2&d=CwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=VPI-VwGhVYANqEIIFjnm3-FYu7-cWakmTafeutwGT7Q&s=driH1QTjQDwM4oHmgo6rJEj5a_Qd9zIm4P_adGobwVQ&e= . Scott Rakestraw Judge Advisor [log in to unmask] Resources: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__Fll.startingpoints.com&d=CwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=VPI-VwGhVYANqEIIFjnm3-FYu7-cWakmTafeutwGT7Q&s=TB5iw4a3tOELBT_yVr_BuKof3Wg3_FY8a_XIrD6HN4I&e= (Core Value Activities) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__Fllstartingpoint.com&d=CwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=k6Oa5GxfBPFMgGjb2r5QIoEOeBZs9xbNIpA0kLw_kFQ&m=VPI-VwGhVYANqEIIFjnm3-FYu7-cWakmTafeutwGT7Q&s=PFBm__YRp38tJBjmOCnOIwBK3zfsE4-eZwdfdRHUE_4&e= (My Coaches blog) www.ev3lessons.com - great team resources www.techbrick.com - worksheets, printable mat and elements images -- 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.