You should have seen emails from Krystian Jones the past few days with instructions on getting registered for a regional event. You can register on the VA-DC FLL website here: https://vadcfll.cisat.jmu.edu/db/teamlogin.aspx It will take them a couple of weeks to go through the registrations, so you should know by the end of Oct which tournament you will be able to attend. I can't speak for all tournaments, but I believe they all provide area for teams to store their things. I know all of the tournaments that I have been to do so. If you need specific help with the registration, you should probably contact Krystian: Jones, Krystian Wyvonne - joneskw <[log in to unmask]> . On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 2:00 PM, Elvina Tong <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Frederik, Ari, Todd and Skip, > > Thank you!! That is beyond helpful. We have done a lot of research on the > theme topics and assembled the field. They've built basic robots and > attachments. We are working on designing missions and coming up with ideas > for our project presentation and core values poster. Of course I have more > questions... > > Where would I find regional events to go look at? > When do we find out which of our tournament selections we are placed in? > On the tournament day, do we have a space where we can store snacks, > supplies, posters, etc? Or should we plan for everyone to bring a backpack > and carry things around? > > Thanks, > Elvina > > > > On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 1:11 PM, Skip Morrow <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> Elvina, >> Thank you for volunteering as a coach this year. I remember my first year >> coaching and I know exactly what is going through your mind right now. >> Trust me, you and your team will be fine! :) >> >> Definitely, definitely get other adults (parents) to help out during the >> day. It is crazy fast and super easy to lose track of time. You can go with >> your team to each of the scheduled events, although you may or may not be >> able to be "with them" for the judged events. This varies from region to >> region. You may have to wait in the hall while your team goes in. You can >> absolutely be with your team during the robot games though. >> >> Remember, there are three judged events: >> 1. Hydrodaynamics Project >> 2. Robot design >> 3. Core Values >> >> 1. Hopefully you have a good feel for the project. The team goes in, they >> present for five minutes, the judges ask questions for five minutes, and >> you are done. >> 2. The Robot design judging is a little different. For this one the team >> goes into a room where they have the same hydrodynamics table set up. The >> team will run one or two missions of their choice while talking to the >> judges about their robot design. They need to be ready to talk about design >> decisions, strategy, team roles, etc. >> 3. Core values judging is also a little different. For this one the team >> will go into a room where the judges will ask the team to perform some fun >> task as a team. The judges will be observing how well the team works >> together. After the time is up for the task, the judges will ask questions >> about core values. >> >> In between all of these judged events, your team will have its turn at >> the robot game. You will probably get one practice round and three official >> rounds. >> >> If you have a chance, I would STRONGLY recommend that you volunteer at a >> nearby regional event before your regional tournament. No experience >> necessary and you will learn a lot about the judged events. >> >> Your team will want to make changes to the robot and programs during the >> day. That is OK. Every team makes changes during competition day. It can be >> quite stressful to some of the kids because they will sense the time >> urgency before the next round. Remember, the score for the robot game is >> not the most important thing. Having fun is the most important thing. I >> think for most teams and coaches, the score is more important to the >> coaches than it is for the team. Just keep that in mind. >> >> Have fun. Best of luck to you and your team. Ask here if you have any >> other questions. >> >> Skip Morrow >> Coach, Norfolk Collegiate >> >> >> >> . >> >> On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 12:42 PM, Todd J Lennox <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >>> Fredrik gave a pretty good overview. Though not directly in your >>> question as a first year team, some tips for the day of tournament. Though >>> the students are to do the work there is no reason adults can’t assist with >>> logistics just as coaches do for a sports team. With that in mind: >>> -review the schedule with the entire team. Remind them of the schedule >>> throughout the day. However have another adult keep track of time. The team >>> members should be fully engaged in doing the work of the team not watching >>> a clock. Just like the Players during a timeout in any sport who are >>> listening to the coach and discussing adjustments your players and coaches >>> need to be engaged let another adult make sure you get out of the timeout >>> on time. >>> -team members and coaches need to remember the schedule is often tighter >>> than it appears on paper. >>> -have another adult who is aware of what needs to go to each robot round >>> and judging room to help ensure nothing gets forgotten. Unless >>> logistics/timing prevents it the students should carry everything >>> everywhere. >>> -get someone to plan lunch and a snacks. Hungry kids (and coaches) are >>> not fun. >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> > On Oct 3, 2017, at 9:24 AM, Fredrik Nyman <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> > >>> > In one word: hectic! >>> > >>> > The day's schedule is, roughly: >>> > 1) registration (turn in forms etc) >>> > 2) find a home for your team (typically a table in the cafeteria) >>> > 3) coaches meeting >>> > 4) practice round >>> > 5) first competition round >>> > 6) lunch >>> > 7) second competition round >>> > 8) third competition round >>> > 9) research presentation for judges >>> > 10) core values presentation for judges >>> > 11) closing ceremonies >>> > >>> > 1-4 and 11 are fixed events (i.e. same for each team); 5-10 will vary >>> > -- i.e. while one team presents their research, another will present >>> > core values and yet others will compete. >>> > >>> > You definitely want to have an assistant coach and ideally several >>> > parents around to help wrangle kids and help move stuff from place to >>> > place. >>> > >>> >> On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 8:59 AM, Elvina Tong <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >> Hello, >>> >> >>> >> I'm taking a grades 7-8 team to a First Lego League tournament this >>> fall. It >>> >> is the first time our school is sending a team. >>> >> >>> >> The kids are interested in knowing the format of the day, could >>> anyone give >>> >> me a rundown? >>> >> >>> >> Thanks, >>> >> Elvina >>> >> >>> >> ________________________________ >>> >> 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. 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