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Police arrest man who replaced US$34,000 worth of Lego pieces with pasta

Phil Smith III — 2026-04-21T21:52:27-04:00

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Thassa lotta pasta! (And a lot of bad puns)

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Team 1900 (2002)
Team 2497 (2003)
Team 2355 (2004)
Team 1945 (2005)

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Off Season FLL Scrimmage in Newport News and Brick by Brick Lego Shipbuilding Event

Karen Berger — 2026-03-26T20:46:00-04:00

All,

There are still spaces available at the off-season FLL scrimmage in Newport News on May 30th. If you are interested, please let me know. Details are below. If you have already signed up, no need to email me again, I have your info already.

Additionally, the make up date for the Hampton Roads Naval Museum's Brick By Brick is April 18 and we're looking for teams that are interested in demoing their robot at the event. It will be in Virginia Beach and run from 10-4 (shifts can be 1-2 hours). Even if you don't volunteer, feel free to [...]

Sell competition table top

Thang Nguyen — 2026-02-28T15:47:39-05:00

Our team sell the table top for $50. We ate in Wyndham, VA

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Off Season FLL Scrimmage in Newport News, Saturday, May 30th

Karen Berger — 2026-02-18T21:33:20-05:00

FLL Teams,

If you've recovered from the FLL season and are looking for some off-season FLL scrimmage fun, you're in luck! For more information or to register, please contact me at mailto:karen@va-dcfll.org .

NNPS/CNU FLL Scrimmage:

When: Saturday May 30th, approx. 9 am - 2:15 pm

Where: Christopher Newport University Campus in Newport News (this event is being held as part of a much larger NNPS/CNU Community STEM Day) [...]

Re: [External] [VADCFLL-L] Seeking Donated Robotics & STEM Kits for Schools

Denyse Carroll — 2026-02-17T23:45:56+00:00

We can help!!
Where is your daughter located? Or the schools located? The FRC team 2068 The Metal Jackets have a Clear the Shelf Program to collected old equipment. And Robotica Para Todas (Robotics For All) program with documents translated into Spanish.

Best wishes
Denyse Carroll
(Metaljackets2068@gmail.com)

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Seeking Donated Robotics & STEM Kits for Schools

Lahiri Hanumanula — 2026-02-17T18:30:08-05:00

Dear Community Members,

My daughter is currently working to support robotics education in
low-income schools and is seeking EV3 kits or other robotics/STEM kits that
are no longer being used.

If you have any robotics or STEM equipment that you are planning to discard
or no longer need, we would be grateful to accept it. These materials will
go a long way in providing hands-on learning opportunities for students who
otherwise may not have access to them. [...]

Need Robotics Instructors / Assistant Teachers in Ashburn

Srini S — 2026-02-02T10:04:52-05:00

Hello,

We are in need of high school students with previous FLL robotics experience to assist in our Robotics classes, Robotics Competition Workshops on Saturday afternoons in Ashburn. They will be paid Hourly. Please contact us at srini_dataworld@yahoo.com if you are interested.

Thanks,
Srini S.

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The Future of FLL in Virginia and DC

Ilnitzki, Kaitlin - ilnitzks — 2026-01-16T16:33:44+00:00

Hello VA-DC FLL Community 😊

On Monday, some big news came out from FIRST and LEGO - If you haven’t seen it, I would encourage you to check out this post from FIRST<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.firstinspires.org%2Fnew-era-first-lego-league-future-edition&data=05%7C02%7Cvadcfll-l%40listserv.jmu.edu%7Ceeb6841a5b8b44917cbe08de551d046b%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C639041780286937376%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=n6VLk5zf4jaW1vNcc6TW%2B2LDFrGB1wNLQ31a7zs8zIk%3D&reserved=0> as well as the FAQ page<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp.firstinspires.org%2Fs%2Ftopic%2F0TOUk0000003DjtOAE%2Ffirst-lego-league%3Flanguage%3Den_US&data=05%7C02%7Cvadcfll-l%40listserv.jmu.edu%7Ceeb6841a5b8b44917cbe08de551d046b%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C639041780286998947%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DFmiztKCVabh9%2B3sy29i6LLAG1O%2FSqmc59Y5J6PnZ7o%3D&reserved=0>.

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VADC FLL Tournaments this year

Skip Morrow — 2026-01-11T18:45:44-05:00

Hello VADC FLL Leadership and volunteers!

As the coach of the Norfolk Collegiate O.A.K.S., I had the pleasure of
competing in two WONDERFUL events this year. The Norview event was
especially nice seeing my regional friends and teams. The tournament was
fantastic and the volunteers were always cheerful and ready to answer
questions. I am sure the eighteen other events throughout the state had
similar experiences. [...]

Hampton Roads Naval Museum's Brick By Brick Lego Shipbuilding Event

Karen Berger — 2026-01-04T19:03:21-05:00

FLL Teams,

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum will be holding their annual Brick By Brick Lego Shipbuilding event on Saturday, January 31st at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. This event is FREE and open to the public and will run from 10am - 4 pm. More information can be found at https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.history.navy.mil%2Fcontent%2Fhistory%2Fmuseums%2Fhrnm%2Fabout-us%2Fbrick-by-brick-shipbuilding.html&data=05%7C02%7Cvadcfll-l%40listserv.jmu.edu%7Cb2aa6bb6ec9b4907a9c108de4bedd958%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C639031682084056505%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ikx5h%2FyuUtkzTkdabknrYiAMA%2Bb8TjII1L9I5JMtNws%3D&reserved=0 . [...]

Volunteering at the VA-DC FLL Championship

Ilnitzki, Kaitlin - ilnitzks — 2026-01-02T18:51:25+00:00

Hello VA-DC FLL Community!

Happy New Year 😊! This season I am thankful for the amazing community that helps to inspire, encourage, and mentor young people as they start their STEM journey. Before the holidays, we wrapped up 19 fantastic events and are now gearing up for the Virginia and Washington, D.C. FIRST LEGO League Championship at James Madison University. Division 1 teams will compete on Saturday, January 10th and Division 2 teams will compete Sunday, January 11th. [...]

Need: Lego Spike parts (for League Explore) DMV area

Z Xu — 2025-12-09T13:35:56-05:00

Hi, I am coaching a Lego League Explore team and looking for spare parts from LEGO SPIKE Essential kits, including intelligent 2-port Hub, Small Motors, Light Matrix, and Color Sensor. If you have extra pieces of any these you'd be willing to share, please let me know and I can pick up in the DMV area. We appreciate your generosity!
Happy Holidays!
Z [...]

Need: Lego Spike parts (for League Explore) DMV area

Z Xu — 2025-12-09T13:26:44-05:00

Hi, I am leading a Lego League Explore team and looking for spare parts for LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential, including intelligent 2-port Hub, Small Motors, Light Matrix, and Color Sensor.
If you have these, please let me know and I can pick up around DMV area.
Really appreciate it!!
Thanks

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FTC Event Volunteers Urgently Needed!

Lord Of The Bricks — 2025-11-25T15:55:43-05:00

Greetings Teams!

With only two short weeks until competitions, the FTC Chesapeake District
is urgently in need of volunteers for our Richmond I and II Qualifiers at
Falling Creek Middle School on December 13 & 14!

Our greatest need is for judges.
Judges must be unaffiliated with any competing FTC team, so this is an
ideal role for mentors, alumni, or community members who are not directly
tied to teams attending the event. However, because we are running two
events, (one on Saturday, one on Sunday), team-affiliated adults can serve
as judges on the day their team is not competing. [...]

2025 Unearthed Challenge Set Inquiry

Kalyan Lanka — 2025-11-24T13:00:00-05:00

Dear VA & DC FLL Community,

I am reaching out to inquire if anyone has a 2025 Unearthed Challenge Set
that they would be willing to donate or sell after your season. Our team is
looking for a complete set to use for practice and development for states,
and any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
If you have a set available or know of possible sources, please let me
know. [...]

Re: Past season mats and robot game available

Kalyan Lanka — 2025-11-19T10:48:37-05:00

Thank you for your generous offer! I am very interested in picking up the
robot game models and mats for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. These will be a
fantastic resource for our team and STEM program. Please let me know your
availability next week, and we can coordinate a date, time, and location in
the DC/NOVA area that works for both of us. I’m flexible and happy to
accommodate your schedule. Looking forward to meeting you soon and thank
you again! [...]

Past season mats and robot game available

Andrea Heithoff — 2025-11-19T10:45:32-05:00

I've got the robot game models and mats for seasons 2022, 2023, and 2024 up for grabs in DC/NOVA. Ideal for any new teams looking for an alternate challenge in the off season, or for after school programs looking to add STEM. (Robots not available.) No charge, but we'll need to find a mutually agreeable location for the handoff. [...]

Reminder: Additional Opportunity! Hampton Roads FLL Sharing Day Nov 22-updated links

Amy Walker — 2025-11-15T20:01:44-05:00

> Subject: Additional Opportunity! Hampton Roads FLL Sharing Day Nov 22
> Date: November 11, 2025 at 8:47:01 PM EST
> To: <VADCFLL-L@LISTSERV.JMU.EDU>
> Reply-To: Amy Walker <aewbsn@YAHOO.COM>
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> Hello FLL Coaches
> FRC Team 122 NASA Knights will be hosting an additional FLL Sharing Day on November 22nd at the Tabb Library Meeting Room (100 Long Green Boulevard Yorktown, VA 23693). This will be set up open house style from 1230pm to 230 pm. Come run through your judging and robot game practice. Attached is a flyer with a QR code to sign up or you can sign [...]

Additional Opportunity! Hampton Roads FLL Sharing Day Nov 22

Amy Walker — 2025-11-11T20:47:01-05:00

Hello FLL Coaches
FRC Team 122 NASA Knights will be hosting an additional FLL Sharing Day on November 22nd at the Tabb Library Meeting Room (100 Long Green Boulevard Yorktown, VA 23693). This will be set up open house style from 1230pm to 230 pm. Come run through your judging and robot game practice. Attached is a flyer with a QR code to sign up or you can sign up at: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FxRjoGWMz3YHmZnBe&data=05%7C02%7CVADCFLL-L%40LISTSERV.JMU.EDU%7Cc7bc490d2c9441517b5808de218d6511%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C638985088559464879%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TUnxCiivBEAvWqF9zYYnregnBlizovOofWzF8DiRTq0%3D&reserved=0 [...]

Re: FLL Community Meetup at Norfolk Collegiate

John Sammons — 2025-11-08T11:48:42+00:00

Our team would like to share a link to their Team Information Sheet.
Sensitive pictures and information have been removed.
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Re: Interruption - defintion

Martin Scherr — 2025-11-06T15:15:04-05:00

It is always considered an interruption when you touch your robot,
regardless of where the robot is.

When you touch your robot, if any part of your robot is even partially
outside home (or if any part of anything your robot is touching is even
partially outside home), then you will lose a precision token. [...]

Re: Interruption - defintion

Alex Leonard — 2025-11-06T13:08:52-05:00

If it does not pass the plane of the launch area, it is not a penalty. If
at any point it crosses the launch area, it is a penalty. Additionally, if
there are any "deliverables" on the robot, and it goes outside of launch,
those items are forfeited.

*Alex Leonard*
Technology Coordinator
*Carroll County Public Schools*
605-9 Pine Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
*Office Phone*: 276-728-2414 or 276-730-3200 [...]

Interruption - defintion

srini srini — 2025-11-06T18:00:45+00:00

Dear all,
Kindly help me to clarify following question interruption of robot / precision token penalty..
If our team presses the button to launch the robot , and quickly realizes, they didn't attach one of the attachments and want to interrupt the robot as the robot is within the reach.
If the robot is still in the launch area completely or partially / half in the launch area, is it still considered as Interruption and team loses a precision token.
Thanks,Srini S. [...]

Re: Mission 03-Mineshaft explorer

Karen Berger — 2025-11-06T11:27:05-05:00

The scoring condition for Mission 03 is that the mine cart is on the opposing team's field (and that it passed through the mineshaft to get there) . There is no requirement that it still be on the track. Anywhere on their side would count (on the track, on the mat, in their forum, etc.). There was also an update issued that states that if your team successfully sends your mine cart onto their field and the other team losses possession of it (due to an interruption), your team would still get the points for delivering it to their field. [...]

Re: Mission 07-Heavy lifting

Karen Berger — 2025-11-06T11:19:42-05:00

There is no requirement that a robot be outside of home (which includes the empty area as well as the launch area) to earn points so it is ok for the robot to drive through the home area to reach the heavy lifting mission model. There IS a requirement for it to start with a legal launch though so it would have to start in one of the launch areas and not be interrupted. Any interruption by the team (regardless of if it's in home or not) requires a re-launch. [...]

Re: Mission 07-Heavy lifting

Sarath Kolla — 2025-11-06T10:04:53-05:00

My understanding is if any part of the robot crosses any of the boundary on the map once it leaves homebase - u cant continue to do a mission as it will be considered out of bounds

Thanks
Sarath Kolla
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Mission 07-Heavy lifting

srini srini — 2025-11-06T15:00:46+00:00

Dear all,
A quick question , on mission -7-heavy lifting, Can the robot go through the empty area on the right hand side / Home area to reach Mission 7 to complete the removal of the millstone from the base or it has to only go through the field mat area .... ?
Thanks in advance, Srini S. [...]

Mission 03-Mineshaft explorer

srini srini — 2025-11-06T14:57:39+00:00

Dear all,
A quick question , on mission -3 Mineshaft explorer, If the minecart passes through the entry area and after that if it falls off the track or not standing in correct way in the track, , will we still get 30 points or only if the minecart is in the track ?
Thanks in advance, Srini S. [...]

Re: Launch height

Martin Scherr — 2025-11-06T06:48:31-05:00

The height restriction only applies to inspection. There are no height
restrictions at any other point in the game, including launch.

Martin Scherr

On Thu, Nov 6, 2025 at 6:32 AM Jodi Salley <
000000f3d4e36949-dmarc-request@listserv.jmu.edu> wrote:

> Quick question - at inspection, all equipment must fit in the launch zone
> borders and be under 12 inches in height per the rules. At launch, can the
> robot with attachment be taller than 12 inches? I can't find confirmation
> on that one way or the other.
>
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Launch height

Jodi Salley — 2025-11-06T06:32:15-05:00

Quick question - at inspection, all equipment must fit in the launch zone borders and be under 12 inches in height per the rules. At launch, can the robot with attachment be taller than 12 inches? I can't find confirmation on that one way or the other.

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Re: Selling Lego table and spike prime robot

JamiLynn Pastore — 2025-11-05T09:19:23-05:00

Hi Colleen! I am interested in the robot if you still have it. Thanks!

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Robot Game Update

Skip Morrow — 2025-11-04T17:44:50-05:00

An update was posted to the Robot Game Rules today.

Update 05 refers to decorative model elements.
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Best regards,
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Re: Question

Skip Morrow — 2025-11-03T21:34:48-05:00

The flowchart for this season is available here:
fll-challenge-unearthed-judging-session-flowchart.pdf
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Here's the full link, and you can see the 2025-26 in the URL
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Question

Venketesh Subramony — 2025-11-03T20:47:45-05:00

Is this valid for this season for judging purposes?

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Re: Former FTC/FLL team X-BOTS goodies for sale

Richard Clemmons — 2025-11-01T17:57:01-04:00

I am interested

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Former FTC/FLL team X-BOTS goodies for sale

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We have many items left over from our FTC seasons (such as
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send me a direct email and we can schedule a time to visit.

Corrected: Hampton Roads FLL Sharing Day Nov 8 at VPCC

Amy Walker — 2025-10-29T20:31:55-04:00

Hello
Here is an updated flyer with the corrected date of November 8th. We hope you can join us for an amazing day of robotics and STEM outreach! See previous email below for more details.
Best wishes,
Amy Walker

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Hampton Roads FLL Sharing Day Nov 8 at VPCC

Amy Walker — 2025-10-23T23:24:48+00:00

Hello FLL CoachesFRC Team 122 NASA Knights and Team 2363 Triple Helix will be hosting an FLL Sharing Day on November 8th at the Virginia Peninsula Community College. This event will be in conjunction with the COVA STEM Exploration Day at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center in Hampton (600 Butler Farm Rd). This will run open house style from 10am to 2 pm. Come run through your judging and robot game practice then enjoy the STEM Day activities. Attached is a flyer with a QR code to sign up or you can sign up at: https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FGsyhRnjmy3xJ3H7A7&data=05%7C02%7Cvadcfll-l%40listserv.jmu.edu%7Cde7d58635cb64ffb361208de128b5e50%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C638968587996080238%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RWQoYxRL3WwAXwI%2Bck48DcKrkDkiqHeWZWpu1maJ%2BHM%3D&reserved=0
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FLL Community Meetup at Norfolk Collegiate

Skip Morrow — 2025-10-14T18:14:41-04:00

Hello VA-DC FLL Coaches!
The Norfolk Collegiate O.A.K.S. would like to invite teams for an FLL
community meetup on Saturday 1 Nov 2025, from 11:00 to 1:00. This will be a
great opportunity to share your project ideas and try your robot on a
different table. All teams are welcome, no matter where you are on your
progress. Coaches, team members, and parents are welcome. This is not a
scrimmage event, but if anyone wants to try a full robot game run, that
will be fine! But definitely bring your robot and attachments, and any
project presentation materials that you [...]

Reminder: Hampton Roads Coaches Meeting Tomorrow!

Amy Walker — 2025-10-06T19:50:07-04:00

Full message available at: Reminder: Hampton Roads Coaches Meeting Tomorrow!

School Team Accepting Members

juliet bellinger — 2025-09-29T08:06:24-04:00

Hello, I had someone reach out to me asking for help finding a school or
community team in VB that still is accepting members. The student attends
Independence Middle School. We are a homeschool team, so I don’t have that
information, but told the mom I would ask here, just in case. Does anyone
have a contact? [...]

Hampton Roads Coaches meeting Oct 7th

Amy Walker — 2025-09-28T17:46:30-04:00

Hi
NASA Knights FRC Team 122 is inviting all FLL coaches to an in-depth season meeting October 7th 6-8 pm where we will have FLL experts leading the discussion to answer questions and help go through the project and robot game. The meeting will be held at New Horizons Regional Education Center in Hampton. Please register using the QR code or link below to sign up and get detailed instructions to get to the 122 shop. [...]

FLL Meetup at Norfolk Collegiate 1 Nov

Skip Morrow — 2025-09-22T09:26:23-05:00

Hello VA-DC FLL Coaches!
The Norfolk Collegiate O.A.K.S. would like to invite teams for a meetup on
Saturday 1 Nov 2025, from 11:00 to 1:00. This will be a great
opportunity to share your project ideas and try your robot on a different
table. All teams are welcome, no matter where you are on your progress.
Coaches, team members, and parents are welcome. This is not a scrimmage
event, but if anyone wants to try a full robot game run, that will be fine!
But definitely bring your robot, and any project presentation materials
that you would like to share. [...]

Re: [External] Re: [VADCFLL-L] FLL Challenge Schedule

Denyse Carroll — 2025-09-16T18:23:49+00:00

Good Afternoon,
You are correct. The dates did change this year. The regional events are two weeks before Thanksgiving and two weeks after Thanksgiving. States is January 10th (yes, also same day at FRC kickoff).

Details are in the recordings for the Coaches Chats. I will link them here -

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Re: FLL Challenge Schedule

srini srini — 2025-09-16T18:13:43+00:00

Dear FLL Challenge Organizers.
I know it might be too early to ask this question related to actual FLL Challenge regional dates for VA . I noticed in va dc fll website,[https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fva-dcfll.org%2Ffll-c%2Fteams%2Ftournament-schedule%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cvadcfll-l%40listserv.jmu.edu%7C3af6be51e36f45df31ec08ddf54cc70a%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C638936432324428851%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AIiPmWTSBiPNUK5ItHkNiy4ElY1kD2FlO0lTyumCgyk%3D&reserved=0] the dates being in November and december for Regionals and January being the dates for States / Championships. This schedule is off by 1 month compared to earlier years.
Kindly confirm as many of our team members might be planning for December Mid to / January 1st week vacations based on earlier years schedule.
Thanks,Srini S.
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Re: Robot Game Rules Update

Mark Nottingham — 2025-09-16T12:24:20-04:00

Exactly. See, that played out like a movie in my head. I wonder if we could
get ChatGPT to make a cartoon demonstrating it.
Mark Nottingham
6th Grade Science Teacher
First Lego League Robotics Coach- CCMS Team 31516
Carroll County Middle School
Carroll County Public Schools
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> They always have to be very careful with their language; I think the
> simpler way for most of us to think about it is "once you've delivered your
> minecart to the other field, it's scored and you don't [...]

Re: Robot Game Rules Update

Martin Scherr — 2025-09-16T12:06:48-04:00

They always have to be very careful with their language; I think the
simpler way for most of us to think about it is "once you've delivered your
minecart to the other field, it's scored and you don't have to worry about
it". That does rely on benefit of the doubt from your referee if the other
team throws the cart off their field entirely, but I can only hope that
won't happen much. [...]

Re: Robot Game Rules Update

Mark Nottingham — 2025-09-16T11:23:34-04:00

Haha. I had to read that 5 times for it to make sense. I was about to ask
for pictures and a video explanation. I'm going to tell my students to be
sure and look at this from only "your" side of the table. The word opposing
is key.
Mark Nottingham
6th Grade Science Teacher
First Lego League Robotics Coach- CCMS Team 31516
Carroll County Middle School
Carroll County Public Schools
(276)728-2382
menottin@ccpsd.k12.va.us [...]

Robot Game Rules Update

Skip Morrow — 2025-09-16T11:00:09-04:00

Hello coaches,
There was an update to the robot game rules today.

UPDATE 04 – MISSION 03: MINECART DELIVERY INTERRUPTION – If the minecart is
successfully delivered to the opposing field and the opposing team
interrupts their robot in a way that causes the minecart to be taken out of
play by the referee, the delivery will still be counted as “on” the
opposing team’s field. The delivering team earns points for the delivery
and the bonus remains possible if both teams complete a successful delivery. [...]

Re: FLL Table donation

Beth Kappus — 2025-09-14T17:55:00-04:00

I retired from New Kent several year ago but I stored a table at George
watkins elementary school Ross Miller might know if it is still available

Regards,
Beth Kappus

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Re: FLL Table donation

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FLL Table donation

Ninad Annavaram — 2025-09-13T17:25:45+00:00

Hi

Wondering if anyone around northern Virginia has a spare table for donation to VT Seva robotics team. VT Seva is a non profit organization and Donations from FLL program will be used for underprivileged.

Regards
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Youth Director
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Re: Answer - Mission 14 Minecart

Ilnitzki, Kaitlin - ilnitzks — 2025-09-11T16:23:04+00:00

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Answer - Mission 14 Minecart

VA-DC FLL Referee Advisor — 2025-09-10T21:15:23-04:00

Answer to question from the coaches chat.

If the opposing teams Minecart falls off the track on to your field, the referee will NOT remove the cart, it stays as it is on your field.

See rule 17 a on page 17.

Michael Brown
Referee Advisor
VA DC FLL

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Masterpiece and Submerged available

Colleen Church — 2025-09-08T18:07:56-04:00

Greetings Lego Masters,

Would anyone like the mat and missions to Masterpiece and Submerged?
$40 for each mat
Located in Virginia Beach.

Thanks,
Colleen

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You're invited! FLL Meet an Expert workshop

Wendy Newton — 2025-08-29T14:39:19-04:00

Hello teams,
A reminder that Blue Cheese Robotics is hosting an FLL Kickoff with Meet an
Expert this Tuesday at 6:30pm at Tuckahoe Library, 1901 Starling Dr,
Henrico, VA 23229.
Dr. Bernard Means, the director of the VCU Curation Laboratory, will be
sharing what he and his team does, from excavations and scanning of local
historic sites to recreating bones of mastodons and dinosaurs. After his
presentation, teams will be able to ask questions
We will also have this year's robot challenge table set up and Mike Brown,
the VA/DC FLL head referee will be there to discuss missions and [...]

Free LEGO WeDo 2.0 sets

Tammy Pankey — 2025-08-27T09:06:28-04:00

Hello!
I know this is a Challenge group but figured someone might be interested. I have 4 LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 sets available for FREE. These sets were used in FLL Explore previously before SPIKE Essential but could also be used for outreach with elementary students or in elementary classrooms. I have not inventoried/sorted them but most the pieces should be there! I am located in Hampton Roads. [...]

Selling Lego table and spike prime robot

Colleen Church — 2025-08-16T18:11:24-04:00

Greetings!

My very small team will no longer be competing after two years. I have a
spike prime robot and a very nice table for the floor.
We are in Virginia Beach and often drive up to the Bethesda area (next trip
in October)

I would like $100 for the table and $200 for the robot or best offer. [...]

Re: Free FLL Table

Nik Gmail — 2025-08-16T11:40:52-04:00

Looking for fll table in Herndon, Va area

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Looking to buy Prime Spike set,

Venketesh Subramony — 2025-08-11T18:59:59-04:00

If you’re not planning to use your Spike Prime set, would you be open to
selling it?
Looking to purchase for non-profit organization.

Venketesh Subramony

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Expert Workshop

Ellen O'Leary — 2025-08-11T18:04:16-04:00

Coaches and teams are invited to meet a subject matter expert for the
Unearthed season project challenge. Presentation with Q&A session for your
research.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 2nd, 6:30pm

WHERE: Tuckahoe Library 1901 Starling Drive, Henrico, VA 23229

Hosted by FRC 1086 Blue Cheese

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Prime Spike Sale

Venketesh Subramony — 2025-08-09T14:27:26-04:00

If any FLL team is not participating this year and is interested in selling
their Prime Spike, please let me know along with your asking price.

Thank you.
Venketesh Subramony

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FLL Unearthed help for new coaches and teams

Henry Bass — 2025-08-07T20:46:50+00:00

Good evening, Virginia & DC FLL Coaches!

The Red Beard Pandas, FTC Team 4924 in Blacksburg, has developed a rhythm of publishing their "Robot in 30 Hours" as an aid for new coaches and teams in Virginia. Each year, within a few hours of the challenge release, our team of mostly middle-school FIRST Tech Challenge students hosts a hackathon to develop short videos specific to the FLL challenge. The 15 missions of Unearthed can appear daunting to a new coach, so our approach is to make: [...]

FRC TEAM 422 FLL Boot Camp

Team 422 FLL Mentoring — 2025-08-02T22:56:45-04:00

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Join us for our exciting Mech Tech Dragon FLL Boot Camp open to students of
all experience levels! Whether you’re brand new to robotics or a seasoned
team member, there’s something for everyone!! FLL team coaches or those
interested in starting a team are encouraged to attend!

Date: August 10
Time: 1:30–3:00 PM
Location: West End Richmond Public Library – Meeting Room A
5420 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23226 [...]

Looking for a FLL table

Jay Shah — 2025-08-01T18:07:59-04:00

Hello,

We are in need of a FLL table. If someone has it, can you please reach out?

Thank you

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Interest Meeting FLL Grades 4–7 : Ashburn

Venketesh Subramony — 2025-07-27T09:11:29-04:00

🚨 Calling All Young Innovators! 🤖✨
We're forming a FIRST LEGO League Team for students in Grades 4–7 — and YOU
could be part of it!

📅 Interest Meeting: July 27 Sunday, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

📍 44790 Maynard Square, Unit 390, Ashburn, VA 20147

👥 Only 10 spots available, so don’t miss out!
This is your chance to explore STEM, build robots, and solve real-world
challenges — all while having tons of fun as part of a dynamic team! [...]

First Tech Challnge - Launching Elite FTC Robotics Coaching in Ashburn – Grades 6–12!

Venketesh Subramony — 2025-07-11T08:05:01-04:00

We’re launching focused FTC coaching led by experienced mentors with years
of success in FIRST Tech Challenge.
[image: 🎯] Our coaches have guided teams to State and World Championships,
and now we’re ready to help your youth to reach their full potential!
[image: 💡] What we offer:
[image: ✅] Expert coaching
[image: ✅] All materials & space provided
[image: ✅] Competition-focused training
[image: ✅] No equipment purchase or home setup needed
[image: 📍] Join a community where young minds build, code, and compete —
all under one roof at Learning Hive!
Location : *44790 Maynard Square, Ashburn, VA.*
Open House [...]

Re: Warren/Clarke/Frederick County Teams?

Nik Gmail — 2025-06-23T15:00:16-04:00

Looking for some coaching help for our team of 8th grade, in preparation for coming season.

Thanks

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Re: Warren/Clarke/Frederick County Teams?

JamiLynn Pastore — 2025-06-23T11:18:41-04:00

Thank you to those that have reached out! I've sent you a direct email.

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Re: Warren/Clarke/Frederick County Teams?

Denise Enloe — 2025-06-18T12:51:52-04:00

Hi!

We no longer have a team at R-MA but I am starting a new team at Wakefield.
Let me know how I can help. Also, the incredibelles are a great resource
too.

My new email address: denloe@wakefieldschool.org

DENISE ENLOE, MSEd, NASP Certified Coach
MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM/PE/HEALTH

FLL ROBOTICS COACH

ESPORTS COACH

*MS GIRLS ASSISTANT BASKETBALL COACH*

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Re: Warren/Clarke/Frederick County Teams?

JamiLynn Pastore — 2025-06-18T11:55:27-04:00

Hi Mark,

We are in the beginning stages. of setting up a team for this coming school year at Skyline Middle School in Front Royal and could definitely use additional Mentors/Coaches. Feel free to reach out to me if you are still interested in a local team to partner with we'd love to have you! [...]

Re: Off-season Programming Resources

Skip Morrow — 2025-06-14T12:57:53-04:00

I'm not aware of any websites where people could enter in practice code,
and even if there was I don't think it would be any good. I think you could
see about getting kids a robot and laptop to use over the summer, but that
may not be really practical and certainly comes with some risk. [...]

Re: Off-season Programming Resources

Justin Upchurch — 2025-06-14T09:49:38-04:00

Thanks Skip! That site is a great resource.

Anyone else have some go-to resources? Any programming environments or
sites the kids could practice coding in?

Thanks in advance,
Justin Upchurch
Mt. Vernon Mustangs

On Tue, Jun 10, 2025 at 5:03 AM Skip Morrow <skip.morrow.mobile@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello Justin,
> You've probably already seen this, but just in case...
> Prime Lessons.org
> Programming Lessons <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprimelessons.org%2Fen%2FLessons.html&data=05%7C02%7Cvadcfll-l%40listserv.jmu.edu%7C5b838eb12b7c42e2adef08ddab4a5814%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C638855057981644868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GurZL1laKo0qfJzzW841IwPfJ0a3wyVPayZ6oocxVxA%3D&reserved=0>
>
> has lots of great tutorials. They pretty much cover everything just about
> any team could ever need.
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM Justin Upchurch <
> 00000513ab60e1f1-dmarc-request@listserv.jmu.edu> wrote:
[...]

Re: Off-season Programming Resources

Skip Morrow — 2025-06-10T05:03:18-04:00

Hello Justin,
You've probably already seen this, but just in case...
Prime Lessons.org
Programming Lessons <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprimelessons.org%2Fen%2FLessons.html&data=05%7C02%7Cvadcfll-l%40listserv.jmu.edu%7Cf5757468bb38444ef58508dda7fdac7d%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C638851430175414445%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mCXt1h2jpW5F4xckiCAQBwQ9khlJy6LYsi1AqrAVwik%3D&reserved=0>

has lots of great tutorials. They pretty much cover everything just about
any team could ever need.

On Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM Justin Upchurch <
00000513ab60e1f1-dmarc-request@listserv.jmu.edu> wrote:

> We have a team of 4th & 5th graders excited to dig into the UNEARTHED
> season :-) I'd like to give them some resources to practice or learn block
> coding over the summer, however most don't have access to the Spike kit. We
> use the Spike word blocks, so does anyone [...]

Off-season Programming Resources

Justin Upchurch — 2025-06-09T21:45:16-04:00

We have a team of 4th & 5th graders excited to dig into the UNEARTHED season :-) I'd like to give them some resources to practice or learn block coding over the summer, however most don't have access to the Spike kit. We use the Spike word blocks, so does anyone have some good (preferably free) resources the kids could use to practice basic coding over the summer? I've tried Scratch but the looping blocks end up confusing the kids when they switch to Spike, so we're looking for something better. [...]

Reminder - STEM Day

Absolute Zero — 2025-05-29T16:44:44-04:00

Hi everyone!

Just a reminder that STEM Day will be taking place this Saturday at
Independence High School! You can drop in anytime from 10AM-3PM and entry
is completely free!

See you there!
Absolute Zero Robotics
FTC #12096

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Re: Guidance Needed

Yantra Robotics Academy[Ashburn,VA] — 2025-05-29T14:19:56+00:00

Hello Anna,

Welcome to FLL Team. I can help you with any general queries related to
coaching for FLL Challenge Event. Please feel free to reach out to me on
whatsapp preferred.My contact details below in my signature.

Kindly let us know if you have any questions.

With Kind regards,
Srini S.
Yantra Robotics Academy
Email Address - contactus@yantrabots.com
Alternate email - srini_dataworld@yahoo.com
Phone/Whatsapp - 201-673-2418
Alternate Phone - 202-560-1708 [...]

Guidance Needed

Anna Stasia Torres — 2025-05-29T09:35:26-04:00

Good Morning Everyone! I will be coaching FLL and FTC robotics teams this Fall for the first time and am looking for someone who could mentor me to help make our first season meaningful and successful for our students. I've emailed some people listed on the website, but haven't heard back yet. I've also registered for the FTC PD in June, registered our teams, and ordered all the supplies. Thanks in advance for any support! [...]

STEM Event - Free Entry

Absolute Zero — 2025-05-19T15:55:25-04:00

Hello!

Independence High School, located in Ashburn, VA, is hosting a STEM Day
where children can learn about the different areas of STEM by completing
different activities. Some of these include hunting for fossils, performing
chemical reactions, and our very own FTC robotics team, Absolute Zero, will
be presenting our robot! Join us on May 31st from 10AM-3PM for a day filled
with fun! [...]

FLL Season 2025-2026 "Unearthed"

Skip Morrow — 2025-04-19T15:06:12-04:00

FIRST Official Instagram posted this today:
FIRST AGE <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Freel%2FDIosEoWP0bJ%2F&data=05%7C02%7CVADCFLL-L%40listserv.jmu.edu%7Cdd6a6df55caa41fa751a08dd7f7548a1%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C638806863896852818%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3nUW8heQk4MVOuNPRzTsUOTiYyM7%2FYGaxhz44XD0RDw%3D&reserved=0>

Looking forward to it!

Skip Morrow
Coach 24277
Norfolk Collegiate O.A.K.S.

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Re: Off Season FLL Scrimmage in Newport News, Saturday, May 31st

Marshall Eaglebots — 2025-03-28T17:38:53-04:00

The Marshall Eaglebots had a great time there last year, and would love to
come back again.

We have two teams again this year. I'm still trying to get a final head
count of who can make it, but right now it looks like we would have 12-15
kids, with 2 coaches.

Thanks for the opportunity! [...]

Re: Off Season FLL Scrimmage in Newport News, Saturday, May 31st

Karen Berger — 2025-03-24T19:24:22-04:00

Just a friendly reminder that the Newport News Off-Season Scrimmage on May 31st is approaching. If your team(s) are planning to participate and you haven't reached out to me yet, please let me know by April 11th so that I can make sure to include you in the planning.

Looking forward to seeing teams on May 31st! [...]

FIRST 2025-2026 Season Trailer

Skip Morrow — 2025-02-27T06:45:31-05:00

Just released from FIRST: 2025-2026 FIRST Season Teaser
<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2AEdAID2U2o&data=05%7C02%7CVADCFLL-L%40listserv.jmu.edu%7Cda0ccaf9fee04b024ab108dd572444d7%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C638762535615127288%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cenBgCxoZPpqV3omrrtK8Sy%2BCu6bm8bt1kHoBhtX9FQ%3D&reserved=0>

What do you think the theme is? A slightly shorter version of this was
shown at the VA-DC Regional Championship last year and we asked the kids
what they thought. Someone said "Indiana Jones", another said "Sandbars",
and one said "snow".

Skip Morrow
Coach, Team 24277
Norfolk Collegiate O.A.K.S. [...]

Free FLL Table

Lord Of The Bricks — 2025-02-08T18:23:42-05:00

We have a free FLL table available if you are interested. Pick up in
Atlee, in the Richmond, VA area.

Shari Robinson
Coach
Lord of the Bricks

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Off Season FLL Scrimmage in Newport News, Saturday, May 31st

Karen Berger — 2025-01-26T20:23:30-05:00

FLL Teams,

If you've recovered from the FLL season and are looking for some off-season FLL scrimmage fun, you're in luck! For more information or to register, please contact me at mailto:karen@va-dcfll.org.

NNPS/CNU FLL Scrimmage:

When: Saturday May 31, approx. 9 am - 2:15 pm

Where: Christopher Newport University Campus in Newport News (this event is being held as part of a much larger NNPS/CNU Community STEM Day) [...]

FLL table available for free

Lahiri Hanumanula — 2025-01-09T12:28:28-05:00

Hi

If anyone is looking for an FLL table, we have one and you can contact me
for the pick up.

Thanks,
Lahiri.

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum's Brick By Brick Lego Shipbuilding Event

Karen Berger — 2025-01-07T20:02:29-05:00

Hampton Roads FLL Teams,

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum will be holding their annual Brick By Brick Lego Shipbuilding event on Saturday, February 1st at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. This event is FREE and open to the public and will run from 10am - 4 pm. More information can be found at https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.history.navy.mil%2Fcontent%2Fhistory%2Fmuseums%2Fhrnm%2Fabout-us%2Fbrick-by-brick-shipbuilding.html&data=05%7C02%7Cvadcfll-l%40listserv.jmu.edu%7Cff79665c32944025213008dd2f8022d4%7Ce9333c23cac742f499895cee3d4a79c0%7C0%7C0%7C638718949708113288%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C40000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EAw2TkfZPR0lirhk31bY2eACLc%2BJhRjVxRgZ2aPUNKo%3D&reserved=0. [...]

Contest Dates Questions First Tech/First contests

C & A & S Family Account — 2025-01-06T17:10:33-05:00

Can someone EMAIL ME DIRECTION with the schedule for First Tech Challenge? And the Main HS First Contests? And the locations, in particular in Northern Virginia?

We have a group for First Lego League and we need to intice them to see if they want to move farther.

Thanks!
Sarah
Sent from my iPhone [...]

Join AZ at Gum Spring Library for an FTC Workshop!

Absolute Zero FTC Team #12096 — 2025-01-05T12:13:40-05:00

Hey! Those who live in the Chesapeake area and are interested in joining FIRST Tech Challenge(FTC), join Absolute Zero FTC Team #12096 at Gum Spring Library from 12:15-1:45 PM on January 12, 2025. Participants will learn how to build a pushbot and drive it around with a controller. They will also learn fundamental skills needed in FTC. No prior experience is needed! DM us with any questions, and we'll see you then! [...]

Re: Thank you and Free table

Craun, Ashley — 2024-12-11T15:10:19+00:00

Hi Marcella,

If you still have the table available would you mind to email me at acraun@vt.edu.

Ashley M. Craun
Associate Extension Agent - 4-H Youth Development
Virginia Tech | Virginia Cooperative Extension, Rockingham County
965 Pleasant Valley Road.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Office:540-564-3080
Cell: 540-908-0815
acraun@vt.edu

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Re: Thank you and Free table

Bryanne Peterson — 2024-12-11T07:56:24-05:00

Hi Marcella

Can you reach out off the district o please? The DL hides your contact info.
Thanks,
Bryanne

On Tue, Dec 10, 2024 at 8:43 PM First Lego League in Virginia and DC <
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> Harrisonburg, near JMU
> ~Marcella
>
>
> On Dec 10, 2024, at 8:41 PM, First Lego League in Virginia and DC <
> VADCFLL-L@listserv.jmu.edu> wrote:
>
>
>
> Where are you located?
>
> On Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 6:58 PM First Lego League in Virginia and DC <
> VADCFLL-L@listserv.jmu.edu> wrote:
>
>> Thank you, Kaitlin, and everyone involved in FLL! [...]

Used Spike Prime or Spike Essentials Kit

Yantra Robotics Academy[Ashburn,VA] — 2024-12-11T05:15:04+00:00

Good Morning,

We are looking for used Spike Prime Robotics Kit or Spike Essentials Kit
for use in After school Robotics programs in our local school. Please
contact me if you are willing to sell your Spike Prime Kit or Spike
Essentials Kit.

Thanks in advance,

Srini S.

201-673-2418/srini_dataworld@yahoo.com

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Re: Free tables

Mary Munford LEGO Robotics — 2024-12-10T21:55:37-05:00

We might be interested. I’ll have to check with the principal to make sure
we can make space for them. Are they wooden tables?

We’ve been using foam ones that are easier to store but didn’t realize how
many problems that was causing us until the competition this year.

Feel free to email me directly at legoroboticsmme@gmail.com and we can
discuss details directly. [...]

Free tables

Manasa Alladi — 2024-12-10T21:24:39-05:00

Hi All,

I have two FLL tables that I would like to give away. One has legs, and
the other can be used on a tabletop. Please let me know if anyone is
interested in taking them.

Location: Glen Allen, VA

Thank you,
Manasa Alladi
Legendary Legoists

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Re: Thank you and Free table

Marcella OBrien — 2024-12-10T20:43:23-05:00

Full message available at: Re: Thank you and Free table

Re: Thank you and Free table

Darlene Pantaleo — 2024-12-10T20:40:56-05:00

Where are you located?

On Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 6:58 PM First Lego League in Virginia and DC <
VADCFLL-L@listserv.jmu.edu> wrote:

> Thank you, Kaitlin, and everyone involved in FLL! TFC has had a great 4
> seasons and is ready to pass on our table. Free for anyone who is willing
> to pick it up in Harrisonburg. Let me know if anyone's interested!
>
> Thanks~
> Marcella O'Brien
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Thank you and Free table

Marcella OBrien — 2024-12-10T18:58:24-05:00

Thank you, Kaitlin, and everyone involved in FLL! TFC has had a great 4 seasons and is ready to pass on our table. Free for anyone who is willing to pick it up in Harrisonburg. Let me know if anyone's interested!

Thanks~
Marcella O'Brien

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Re: What a season!

Stewart DEPRETGUILLAUME — 2024-12-09T16:38:25+00:00

The Starfleet Computer Division had a wonderful time and thank you all for all of the hard work that went into making yesterday happen!!!

Stewart

Championship Event

John Sammons — 2024-12-09T13:06:29+00:00

Our team had a FUN day on Saturday. Thanks to the organizers and volunteers for a well-run event.
If anyone took a picture of the final Robot Game screens, please share.
John

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