On Saturday, November 13, 2010, we are pleased to announce that the Smithsonian Institute will host a Jr.FLL Exposition from 2:30 pm until 5pm. We will accommodate up to ten teams. Open spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The registration fee for Jr.FLL teams will only be $30.

 

Date:   Saturday, November 13, 2010

Time:   2:15 p.m. (team check-in starts) – 5:00 p.m. (approximate)

Location: Smithsonian's Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW Washington, D.C. Metro Station: Smithsonian (Mall exit)

Spectator fees:  None.  Smithsonian Museums are free and open to the public starting at 10 am.

Parking fees: Parking in downtown DC is challenging.  Recommend Metro or dropping team and equipment with another team adult at the Jefferson Street entrance – then park and return.

 

In order to RSVP, please send the following information to Denise Lewis [log in to unmask]

Team Number:

Team Name:

City, State:

Coach Name:

Coach Email:

Coach Cell:

Power needs (power strip, extension cord):

 

Schedule (approximate):

1:45 – 2:15           Jr.FLL Reviewer Training

2:15 – 2:30           Jr.FLL Teams Arrive, Check in at Registration and set up their Show Me Posters and 15”x15” LEGO models (look for your team

Number, each team will share a table with another team)

2:30 – 2:40           Mandatory Coach's Meeting at Trophy Table (one coach per team)

2:40                        The JrFLL Expo Officially Opens to the Public

2:40 - 3:30            Jr.FLL Reviewers Visit Teams, Team Flag/Coloring Activity

3:30 - 3:55            Jr.FLL Reviewers Select Special Awards, Team Flag/Coloring Activity

3:55                        Jr.FLL Teams line-up to prepare for Parade of Teams and High Fives Ceremony

4:00                        Parade of Teams, High Fives Ceremony (followed by FLL Awards Ceremony)

At conclusion of ceremony,  take down JrFLL displays and clean up

 

Food, Lunch, Snacks, Coolers:

A food concession will NOT be available at the tournament.  Teams may bring their own lunches, snacks. There are a number of street vendors in the immediate area but no food is sold in the building.  Food is not allowed near Show Me Posters and LEGO models.

 

FIRST Consent/Release Form:

At registration, coaches must submit a completed consent form for each team member (signed by a parent or guardian), mentor and coach.  Team members will not be allowed to participate without these forms.  Forms are available at www.vadcfll.org > Tournaments 

 

Team Registration Fee:

The Jr.FLL Expo fee will be $30.00.  Only cash, checks or purchase orders will be accepted (checks are preferred).  Please make checks payable to “Virginia/DC FIRST LEGO League” and be sure to write your Jr.FLL team number(s) on your check.

 

What to Bring:

•      LEGO Model and extra batteries for your motor (if using WeDo, bring laptop and power strip)

•      Show Me Poster

•      Items to trade with other teams such as pins, buttons, etc. (optional – NO CANDY OR STICKERS PLEASE!)

·         Gracious Professionalism

 

Rules and Reminders:

Don’t bring valuable personal items.  Store coats, etc. under your team table.

 

Please let me know if you all have any questions or concerns or need clarification on anything listed here.  I will be sending an additional update to registered participants when we get closer to the event and details have been worked out with the site.  Thanks, and I hope to see you on the 13^th!

 

GO TEAMS!