FLL Challenge Tournament
Saturday, November 18, 2023
VA-DC FLL 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
EXAMPLE OF A PRE-COVID SCHEDULE
Friday, 11/11 - 3:00PM Tournament Set-Up
Friday, 11/11 - 6:00PM Volunteer Dinner
Friday, 11/11 - 6:30PM Volunteer Judge Training
Saturday, 11/12 - 7:00AM Volunteer Check-In & Breakfast
Saturday, 11/12 - 7:30-8:30AM FLL Team Check-In
Saturday, 11/12 - 9:00AM Opening Ceremony
Saturday, 11/12- 9:30AM-3:30 PM Judging and Matches
Saturday, 11/12 - 11:30 AM Lunch for Teams & Volunteers
Saturday, 11/12 - 4:00 PM Awards and Closing Ceremony
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 December 2nd 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. Coaches will be sent a form if a team wants to pre-order lunch. These food offerings are being organized by the tournament host.
Teams can order their own boxed lunches (in as little as 48 hours) before the tournament. Order can be Delivered or Picked-up by the team. Mention you are FLL to receive these special discounts!
Stay tuned for a list when in-person events become normal again!
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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 - _________ 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!