The criteria for FLL eligibility are different from the divisional rules. In the U.S. and Canada, FLL participants must not be younger than 9 years old or older than 14 as of January 1 of the year the Challenge is released - not based on grade at all. Someone who was 15 years old on January 1, 2023 would not be eligible to compete regardless of their grade. A 13 year old currently in 9th grade would be eligible to compete in FLL (in division 2 in VA+DC FLL). (I think that exceptions are at least theoretically possible, but I don't know what VA+DC's policy is on that or if they're ever given.) On Sat, Aug 12, 2023 at 8:53 PM Bryanne Peterson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > *CAUTION: *This email originated from outside of JMU. Do not click links > or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is > safe. > ------------------------------ > Hi, > Can I get clarity on this age question/response? Based on what’s posted on > the website, it looks like it’s now grade based not age based, so I want > to make sure I understand correctly. As it reads now, I think a 15 year old > can compete in FLL challenge on a division 2 team if in grade 8, but if a > 13 year old is accelerated and in 9th grade they have to move to ftc or > frc, is that right? > Per site ( > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://va-dcfll.org/fll-c/teams/div-system/__;!!N6YHze6lT7thMl0!LxSDqsHEDpzuSMOP8YgdA6cUKsmStIVfaCtfEJt8avNRDGiz31SZErk61zJPqX9z6Wn5WLQ6cD9Wz-VfCANBl2QoQUxtSosn$ > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://va-dcfll.org/fll-c/teams/div-system/__;!!N6YHze6lT7thMl0!MtnoVRUYOmCG5rjiGWNs2j2gfpGUpySrk2pxaJE45jRfhI_zRu3QJgDWvlJE47kimqbyCcJI9lD_lfO8lHXGpOEDBA$> > ) > > “ The criteria for age divisions in VA+DC *FIRST*® LEGO® League was > updated during the 2023-2024 season. Now, the criteria is primarily > grade-based. > > - If all students are Grade 5 and under: Division 1 > - If any student is Grade 6 or over: Division 2” > > > On Wed, Aug 9, 2023 at 10:59 AM [log in to unmask] < > [log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> *CAUTION: *This email originated from outside of JMU. Do not click links >> or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is >> safe. >> ------------------------------ >> >> Just to clarify, a team member can participate if they have not turned 15 >> before December 1? >> >> I've got one turning 14 this month and chewing nails worrying that she >> can't participate. I told her she was good, but that I would verify. >> >> Many thanks, >> >> Coach Kelly >> >> FLL11610 >> >> *aka* >> >> >> >> Kelly McBride Delph (she/her), Library Director >> Russell County Public Library >> >> Lebanon VA 24266 >> 276-889-8044 >> >> >> >> *All Together Now* >> >> Summer Reading Fun for Everyone! >> >> >> >> A good library has something to affirm everyone. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> 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. >> > -- > > > > *Bryanne Peterson, Ph.D.* > *Broader Impacts, STEM Education, and CTE Scholar* > pronouns: she/her or they/their > | [log in to unmask] > ------------------------------ > 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.