FTC League #3 @ Kalani High School

Aaron

Aloha Teams!

We are very grateful to Kalani High School for hosting League #3 on Saturday, Nov. 12. 

The following teams are scheduled to show their stuff at this event.  This event is expected to run 3-4 hours. 

8740     8741     8898     9378     

14825     15076     15236     22536

Teams not competing are still encouraged to come and enjoy the event.

Important information for All Teams

  • START TIMES: Doors will open to all teams at 8:00am. 
  • Matches start at 9:30pm or as soon as all teams are present and robots inspected.
  • LOCATION: Kalani High School Cafeteria (a map was emailed to teams).
  • PARKING: Park in any marked stall in the front or back of the school.
  • This event is expected to run 3-4 hours. 
  • BRING YOUR OWN SAFETY GEAR: Closed-toe shoes and safety glasses are required at all times in the pits and field areas. 
  • LUNCH AND SNACKS: Lunch will not be provided, however, there will be snacks available to buy at the concession stand.

If this is your first competition of the season, do the following:

  • BRING A HARD COPY OF YOUR TEAM ROSTER. It must be the official roster printed from your FIRST Dashboard. This roster ensures that your students have signed the Consent and Release form as required by FIRST.   Students not listed on the “official” roster may not be able to participate. If you haven’t gathered your Consent and Release forms, start NOW as the process involves parental consent and may take a couple days to complete. To register your members, follow the instructions here <FIRST Registration>. 
  • PRE-INSPECT YOUR ROBOT using the Robot Inspection and Field Inspection Checklists (links in Game Manual).   This will help us avoid delays and ensure that the event can start and end on time.
    • Detailed instructions are in Game Manual 1 & 2. 
  • RENAME YOUR DRIVER STATION (DS) and ROBOT CONTROLLER (RS).  
    • The correct format is to enter your Team number followed by -DS or -RC. 
    • Driver Station Example: 9999-DS
    • Robot Controller Example: 9999-RC. 
    • Teams with more than one Driver Station or Robot Controller Android Device must name these devices with the Team number followed by a hyphen then a letter designation beginning with “A” (for example, “12345-A-RC”, “12345-B-RC”).
  • CHANGE THE DEFAULT PASSWORD ON YOUR ROBOT CONTROLLER
    • a robot controller with the default password will fail inspection
    • after changing the password, make sure more than one person on your drive team knows what it is

That’s it for now. (whew!) We wish you all the best at this event and throughout the season. As always, reach out to us if you have questions or need help with anything.

Aaron, Blake, and Jenny, your Hawai’i FTC Partners

FLL Challenge state tournament

Luana

Can I get a high five if you are excited about the 2022 FIRST LEGO League State Tournament?

If you are anything like me, YOU, my friends, like to plan… While I can’t tell you EVERYTHING, I CAN tell you the following about the FLL Challenge SUPERPOWERED state tournament:

When: December 3rd
Where: Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
What: Fun, robots, excitement, …. did I mention ROBOTS?
Time: (subject to change – check back for updated times):

  • Teams check in at 7:30 AM 😳
  • Interviews begin at 9:00 AM
  • Opening ceremony 10:15 AM
  • Matches begin at 10:30 AM

League #2 Island School

Aaron

Aloha Teams!

Mahalo to Island School and Kauai Robotics Alliance for hosting this event.  If your team is signed up to compete at Island School in Lihue on Nov. 5, this message is especially for you.  

The following teams are scheduled to show their stuff at this event. 

6175     6962       5159       13088       14825       16374

22492       20311       22517       18883       17445

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  • LOCATION: Island School, 3-1875 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766 
  • DOORS OPEN at 9:00a.m..  
  • MATCHES BEGIN at 11:00a.m. or as soon as all robots finish inspection.
  • Estimated time to complete this event: 3-4 hours. 
  • LUNCH PRE-ORDERS: 
    • Kauai Robotics Alliance is kindly offering to provide a convenient lunch option for teams competing at the Island School meet on 11/5.
    • Orders must be in by Wednesday, 11/2, at noon!
    • The lunch is a one- or two-slice pizza lunch, with a salad, drink and a cookie. Pizza may be cheese or pepperoni; drink may be water or Aloha Juice (assorted).  
    • Prices and more info are on the form.Sign up for lunches: https://forms.gle/3qr9y8GLMZbnktPQ8
  • TEAMS ROSTERS: Teams must bring a copy of their official roster as printed from firstinspires.org. This roster ensures that all participants have signed the Consent and Release form as required by FIRST.   Students not listed on the “official” roster may not be able to participate. If you haven’t gathered consent forms yet, start NOW as the process involves parental consent and may take a couple days.  
  • REQUIRED SAFETY GEAR: Closed-toe shoes and safety glasses. Bring your own!
  • VENUE RULES:  Food is not allowed in the gym. Bottled water is okay.

We wish you all the best at this event and throughout the season. As always, reach out to us if you have questions or need help with anything.

League #1: ‘Iolani School Oct. 29

Aaron

What an exciting time! The competitions you have been preparing for are about to begin.  Like you, we can’t wait for the first PowerPlay League Meet of the season!  It all starts with League Meet #1 at ‘Iolani School on Saturday, October 29 at 1:00pm.

The following teams are scheduled to show their stuff at this event. 

6175     6962      7438     8740     8741      8898    15076     15236    16374     

17063     20060      20061     20062     20063     20064     20065     20066

If your team is NOT listed, you are still encouraged to come and enjoy the event.

This following information is especially for teams competing at this event.  Please read it carefully and make sure you are fully prepared for the event. 

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

  • START TIMES: Doors will open to all teams at 1:00pm.  Matches start at 2:00pm or earlier if all teams are present and inspected.
  • LOCATION: ‘Iolani School Upper Gym  Note: There is a small elevator for transporting your equipment and robot to the upper floor. See the map below.
  • PARKING: Park in Weinberg parking structure.  Approach from Kamoku St and park anywhere on floors 2b thru 4.  Take the elevator or stairs to ground level.  If you need to unload with a cart, drop off your team in the yellow area and continue down Old Tennis Court Rd to the upper gym elevator in athletics. (see map)
  • TEAMS ROSTERS: Each team must bring a copy of your team’s official roster as listed on firstinspires.org. This roster ensures that your students have signed the Consent and Release form as required by FIRST.   Students not listed on the “official” roster may not be able to participate. If you haven’t gathered consent forms yet, start NOW as the process involves parental consent and may take a couple days. To register your members, follow the instructions here <FIRST Registration>.  
  • GYM RULES:  
  • Tables and Chairs are not allowed on the gym floor; please keep them around the perimeter of the gym only on the concrete.
  • Food, drinks, coolers, etc., are not allowed in the gym.
  • BRING YOUR OWN SAFETY GEAR: Closed-toe shoes and safety glasses are required at all times in the pits and field areas. 

With this, we wish you all the best at this event and throughout the season. As always, reach out to us if you have questions or need help with anything.
Aaron, Blake, and Jenny

Your Hawai’i FTC Partners

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FLL Challenge 2022-23 Season Schedule

Aaron
  • Qualifying District Tournaments
    • November 5
      • Kalakaua Middle School
      • Mililani Middle School
      • Kealakehe High School (Hawai’i Island teams only)
    • November 11
      • Kalani High School
      • Le Jardin Academy
  • Hawai’i Championship
    • December 3 – Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall

For more details, read other FLL Challenge blog posts. For specific questions, email your FLL Partner at <info@hawaiifirstrobotics.org>

Hawai’i FTC Season Calendar 2022-23

Hawaii FTC Partner
  • League Meets (3-4 hours each)
    1. 10/29 Iolani School @ 1:00pm
    2. 11/05 Island School, Lihue, Kauai @ 11:00am
    3. 11/12 Kalani High School @ 8:30am
    4. 11/19 Le Jardin Academy @ 8:30am
    5. 11/20 Kukui Grove, Lihue, Kauai @ 10:00am
    6. 11/26 Mililani High School @ 8:30am
  • League Tournament: Dec. 10, 2022, Le Jardin Academy, 8:00am – 4:00pm

The League Tournament is a regional qualifying event. Top scoring teams will advance to the Championship.

  • Hawai’i Championship: Jan 14, 2023, Le Jardin Academy, 8:00am – 3:00pm