FLL Challenge Tournament
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Team 401 and NRRA will be organizing competition at Blacksburg High School
Saturday, March 2, 2024
SCRIMMAGE at Blacksburg High School during the FRC Event. 1:00-4:00 PM
FREE to register and participate
APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE - November 18, 2023
(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 Masterpiece 2023-2024 season challenge has 15 missions plus a prompt for an innovation project
LODGING FOR TEAMS & VOLUNTEERS
Due to limited availability this November 18th VT Football weekend, these wonderful hotels have offerings:
. https://vc-gotomontva.com/places/
Stay tuned for a list when in-person events become normal again!
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!
WELCOME TEAMS!
Team # & Team Name
38690 July Dragons
44219 BEES
46108 Night Owls
52615 Talented Turbo Turtles
54250 HLH Bees
57492 Lego Lizards
60131 Linkous Lego Masters
60133 Pulaski Panthers
60134 Critzer Critters
60135 Snowville Huskies
60289 Gigahertz
60372 Koding Kangaroos
60492 Rockin' Robo Roos
60877 R2DRoos
61009 Riverlawn Bumblebees
61010 Dublin Shamrocks
61228 Floyd FLL
63623 FBE Frogbotics 2023
25749 Incredi-belles
30485 FROGS
50453 Starfleet Computer Division
56466 Lancers
60716 Zoobotics
61830 Meadow of Dan