2023 FLL Explore State Festival

Luana

Registration is open now for the 2023 FLL Explore State Festival.  Please use this 2023 Explore Festival Registration link to register each of your teams by October 31, 2023.

  • Saturday, December 2, 2023
  • 8:30am (check in begins)
  • 9:00am – 11:30am
  • Waialua Intermediate and High School

Hawaii FIRST Robotics invites you to celebrate your Masterpiece season at the 2023 Hawaii FIRST Lego League Explore Festival. 

It will be a day for your Explore team to share the results of their hard work and amazing efforts.  During the Festival, teams will have the opportunity to present their posters and models, practice their presentation skills and answer questions from “reviewers” (like judges but in a non-competitive environment), then celebrate the end of an award-winning season with other Explore teams.  The local fee to register in the State Explore Festival is $60. Please remit payment at the time of registration. Payment can be made in the following forms:

  • PayPal – [email protected]
  • By Check – written to Hawaii FIRST Robotics – mail to PO Box 240083, Honolulu, HI 96824

For our veteran coaches, this year’s temporary location is different, but it will be the same fun celebration as past years.  For our new coaches, detailed event information will be sent a couple weeks before the festival, and here is some basic information to help you plan.

  • 8:30 am Check-in Begins. (Please have two YPP coaches / mentors check in with their team(s); other parents may enter the Festival building at 9 am)
  • 9:30 am Reviewing Sessions Begin. (Each team will have a chance to present what they learned this season to volunteer “reviewers” in a safe non-competitive environment.  Teams will receive assigned times with the detailed event information before the Festival.)
  • 8:30 – 9:30 am Teams continue to set up, share with other teams, and join in planned activities
  • 9:00 – 11:00 am Festival building open to the public. (Teams showcase their models and posters and share what they’ve learned with friends, family, and the public. Possible guided “tours” for Explore teams by older FIRST student mentors and visits to the team pits for 2023 FLL Challenge State Championship.)
  • 11:00 am Reviewing Sessions End
  • Approx. 11:00 – 11:30 am – FLL Explore Parade and Hi-Fives Line (in front of the main stage before the FLL Challenge Opening Ceremony)
  • Approx. 11:30 – 12 noon Festival ends (Explore teams are invited to stay for the FLL Challenge robot matches and State Championship)

We hope you all join us to celebrate your team’s accomplishments with other teams from across the State.  It will be a day for your FLL Explore teams to celebrate and display the results of their hard work and amazing efforts. 

FTC League season schedule UPDATED 10/22

Aaron

UPDATED: Oct. 22, 2023

Mark your calendars!

Here is a listing of all Hawai’i League events along with teams competing at each one. Also included is an index to Hawai’i teams and their sponsoring organizations.

A team’s performance at League meets determine its’ seed position at the Tournament in December. League venues include ‘Iolani School, Island School (Lihue, Kauai), Kalani High School, Assets School (Alewa Hts), and Mililani High School. Questions and comments are welcome at <[email protected]>

Season Schedule of Events with Participating Teams List

  • League Meet #1 10/28 Sat. ‘Iolani School 1:00 pm -5:00 pm
  • League Meet #2  11/04 Sat. Island School, Lihue 10:30 am -3:30pm
  • League Meet #3 11/11 Sat. Kalani High School 8:30 am – 12:30pm
  • League Meet #4  11/18 Sat. Assets School 8:30 am – 12:30pm
  • League Meet #5  11/19 Sun. Island School, Lihue 10:30 am -3:30pm
  • League Meet #6  11/25 Sat. Mililani High School 8:30 am – 12:30pm
  • *Dean’s List Interviews via ZOOM, 11/25 Sat. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • *Awards/Judging Interviews via ZOOM, 12/2 Sat. 7:30 – 3:00 pm
  • League Tournament  12/9 Sat. Le Jardin Academy 8:00 am – 4:30pm
  • Hawaii Championship 12/10 Sun.     Le Jardin Academy 8:00 am – 3:30pm

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 <[email protected]>.

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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 [email protected]g

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