Essential info from the Kickoff

Aaron

Aloha Teams,

Welcome back for another exciting FTC season!

This post includes critical information we presented at the Kickoff. We urge every coach to review this info with the team. Also, be sure to add FTC event dates to your team calendar. As always, we welcome your questions and suggestions. FTC Partners can be reached at <ftc@hawaiifirstrobotics.org>.

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Season Schedule of events

  • League Meet #1 10/28 Sat. ‘Iolani School 1:00 pm
  • League Meet #2  11/04 Sat. Island School, Lihue 10:30 am
  • League Meet #3 11/11 Sat. Kalani High School 8:30 am
  • League Meet #4  11/18 Sat. Assets School 8:30 am
  • League Meet #5  11/19 Sun. Island School, Lihue 10:30 am
  • League Meet #6  11/25 Sat. Mililani High School 8:30 am
  • League Tournament  12/9 Sat. Le Jardin Academy 8:00 am
  • Hawaii Championship 12/10 Sun.     Le Jardin Academy 8:00 am

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3 Components of Tournament and Championship

  • Engineering Portfolio** (due 11/24/23, Midnight), a 16-page document summarizing the team’s research, planning, challenges, outreach, “Aha” moments, etc.  See Game Manual 1 for guidelines and the Judge’s Rubric. Pay special attention to the rubric as it is your guide to preparation.
  • Judge Interviews via ZOOM Sat. Dec. 2 (these will be scheduled in advance)
    • 10 minutes total
    • 5 min. Team Prepared Presentation**
    • 5 min. Q&A
  • Robot Game – competitive matches taking place in an arena. Judges observe each team in matches to assess robot performance.

**Presentation and Portfolio are required to qualify for awards.**

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BREAKOUT SESSION HANDOUTS [LINK]

“CenterStage” Kickoff Sept 9!

Aaron

2023-2024 Hawai’i FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff sponsored by Hitachi!

WHEN: SATURDAY, SEPT 9, 2023

TIME: 8:30AM TO 12:00PM
WHERE: Le Jardin Academy, Wang Auditorium, Kailua, HI

Aloha FIRST Tech Challenge Community!

Hawai’i FIRST Robotics is thrilled to present the new FIRST Tech Challenge season, “CenterStage” sponsored by Hitachi.

We can’t wait to see you all again. Please join us September 9 at Le Jardin Academy for the launch of this exciting new season. We promise many interesting new challenges as you design, build, and code your way to success. 

What to expect at the Kickoff:

  • New Season Preview, with important changes to rules and schedule
  • Full Reveal of the new CenterStage challenge
  • Gift Cards, SWAG, and other prizes!!
  • Detailed walk-through of the fully assembled new game arena
  • Breakout sessions covering topics critical to team success:
    • New/Rookie Team Orientation
    • Expert Building Tips
    • Electronics Systems Basics
    • Coding Essentials
    • “Winning Robots” Show & Tell
  • Learn about the latest new hardware & software options
  • Learn about new grants and funding opportunities for your team
  • Meet & greet other teams and coaches
  • Answers to all your FTC questions

Directions to the Kickoff, see the map below.

Questions? Email us at FTC@hawaiifirstrobotics.org

See you at the Kickoff!

Sign up for FLL kick-off

Luana

FIRST LEGO League Hawaii… Join us as we KICK-OFF the Masterpiece Season.

Sat. September 9, 2023 @ 9:00 – 11:30 AM (Registration begins at 8:30)

Mahalo to Iolani School for hosting the FLL Kick-Off again this year! This event is open to all Hawaii FLL teams and anyone interested in starting an FLL Challenge or Explore team this season. Please join us to meet experts who use their skills to create art and experiences that bring us together, entertain us, and move us. Challenge teams also can learn more about the Robot Game and join a Q&A with Hawaii’s Head Referee. RSVP now at https://forms.gle/bBt9smyCVW763LRU9

FIRST LeGo league Masterpiece schedule

Luana
  • 9/9/2023 – Kick-Off – Iolani
  • 11/4/2023 – Qualifying Challenge Tournaments 
    • Mililani Middle School
    • Kapolei Middle School
    • Kalakaua Middle School
    • Kealakehe High School (Hawaii)
    • Tentative – Kauai
  • 11/10/2023 – Qualifying Challenge Tournaments
    • Kalani High School 
    • Tentative – Le Jardin Academy
  • 11/11/2023 – Qualifying Challenge Tournaments
    • Tentative – Maui
  • 12/2/2023 – FLL State Championship & Explore Expo – Waialua High & Intermediate School

Results from the 2023 Hawaii Regional

Luana

Congratulations to all the winners from the 2023 Hawaii FRC Regional!

Be sure to jump on over to The Blue Alliance to see a complete list of all the winners as well as video of each match. https://www.thebluealliance.com/event/2023hiho#awards

Regional FIRST Impact Award359
Regional Engineering Inspiration Award6909
Rookie All Star Award9019
Woodie Flowers Finalist AwardJeff Bruno (359)
Volunteer of the YearSarah Dulay
Volunteer of the YearLuana Viveiros
FIRST Dean’s List Finalist AwardLeilani Phan (3008)
FIRST Dean’s List Finalist AwardJoveline Alice F. Alvarez (2465)
Regional Winners4253
Regional Winners359
Regional Winners2445
Regional Finalists4270
Regional Finalists4613
Regional Finalists8871
Regional Finalists9012
Autonomous Award sponsored by Ford368
Creativity Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation5851
Excellence in Engineering Award4613
Gracious Professionalism Award2522
Highest Rookie Seed9012
Imagery Award in honor of Jack Kamen6704
Industrial Design Award sponsored by General Motors3008
Innovation in Control Award2438
Judges’ Award2465
Quality Award4253
Rookie Inspiration Award9012
Team Spirit Award8806
Team Sustainability Award3880
Wildcard9019
Wildcard4270
Wildcard8871

FTC Hawaii League Tournament

Luana

The HFR team is energized to bring you POWER PLAY – FTC Hawai’i League Tournament.

Join the excitement tomorrow, December 10th, as 30 teams from around the state converge at the Le Jardin Academy gymnasium. This FREE event is open to the public with the opening ceremony beginning at 10:30 am. If you’d like to visit the teams in the Pit be sure to wear covered shoes.

Get all the IMPORTANT info right here in the event program.

This will hook you up with the details about participating teams, event schedule, game information, scoring, and our wonderful sponsors, whose support help make the magic happen.

Tournament-Program-FINALDownload

FLL Explore World Festival Nominees

Mari

Note: While a nomination is not a guarantee of attending, it is a chance to represent Hawaii at the World Festival, April 19-22, 2023 in Houston, Texas.  Teams will be selected by lottery in early January and receive an official invitation to register.]

CONGRATULATIONS to our Hawaii FLL Explore nominees!

Team 7788Kipapa Cougar Cubs 1Kipapa Elementary
Team 12615Salt Lake Team 1Salt Lake Elementary
Nominees
Nominees

2022 FIRST lego league state championships “superpowered” awards

Mari
Champion’s Award
1st Place56225‘IoboticsIolani Schools
2nd Place51563Fast FoodersCommunity Team
Core Value Awards
1st Place3524Energy EngineersMililani Middle School
2nd Place16871Blazing BotsMililani Middle School
3rd Place16871HonubotsKailua Elementary School
Project Awards
1st Place1579Hydro HecTechsMaunawili Elementary School
2nd Place2089StrawcatsKalakaua Middle School
3rd Place25066Classy Caramel CorgisKalakaua Middle School
Robot Design Awards
1st Place14627Moanalua Elementary School NindroidsMoanalua Elementary School
2nd Place10794EaglebotsKalihi Uka Elementary
3rd Place25066Mighty Ali’iAli’iolani Elementary School
Robot Performance Award
1st Place31920S.T.E.P.Salt Lake Elementary School
2nd Place52418Mighty Ali’iAli’iolani Elementary School
3rd Place51563Fast FoodersCommunity Team
Coaches Award
16871HonubotsKailua Elementary
2023 First Championships in Houston on April 19-22, 2023
56225’Iobotics’Iolani Schools
2023 Western Edge Open in Long Beach on May 19-21, 2023
51563Fast FoodersCommunity Team