FLL Challenge Tournament
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Team 401 and NRRA will be organizing competition at Blacksburg High School
Saturday, March 22, 2024
SCRIMMAGE at Blacksburg High School during the FRC Event. 1:00-4:00 PM
FREE to register and participate
APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE - November 16, 2024
(subject to change)
Friday 3:00PM Tournament Set-Up
Friday 6:00PM Volunteer Dinner
Friday 6:30PM Volunteer Judge Training
Saturday 7:00AM Volunteer Check-In & Breakfast
Saturday 7:30-8:30AM FLL Team Check-In
Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Judging Sessions
Saturday 9:45 AM Coaches Meeting
Saturday - 10:00AM Opening Ceremony
Saturday - 10:15 AM -3:30 PM Matches (1 Practice & 3 Competition Rounds)
Saturday 12:30 PM Lunch for Teams & Volunteers
Saturday 4:00 PM Awards and Closing Ceremony
Saturday 5:00 PM Judging feedback distributed, final photos
Saturday 5:45 PM cleanup, load-up, teams depart
Saturday 7:00 PM completed and facility closed
The Submerged 2024-2025 season challenge has 12 missions plus a prompt for an innovation project
LODGING FOR TEAMS & VOLUNTEERS
Check for hotels: https://vc-gotomontva.com/places/
Interested in volunteering? We'd love your help, provide you with a t-shirt, and food! https://forms.gle/hpX6tTfreevkjNnH8
TEAM FOOD OPTIONS
Concession sales of snacks and drinks will be provided.
Teams should plan their own food. Due to the VT Football game, please do not count on delivery or pick-up from local restaurants.
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Coach advice: See this great article from a winning coach at our tournament in 2018 - 13 things that experienced coaches should know!
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION for In-Person Events
Volunteers are the key to inspiring today’s youth to become tomorrow’s innovators and technology leaders. This FLL Tournament needs 70 people to help in technical or non-technical ways. There is a volunteer role for you! Please directly contact the Event Coordinator to volunteer your enthusiasm and support!
FOOD - Volunteers are well-fed during this FLL Tournament. Here is what we are serving and when. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know. Friday Dinner;
Saturday Breakfast - coffee, tea, juices, milk with Continental breakfast;
Saturday Lunch - BHS Culinary Class will be baking up different types of lasgna. Snacks and bottled water will be served throughout the day to keep volunteers energized!
UNIFORMS - Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. FIRST will supply volunteer shirts based on sign-up, tournament position and availability. Please show your pride by wearing your business or organization shirt. Most importantly, please wear a hat...the crazier the better!