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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Hawai’i FTC Season Calendar 2022-23

Peter
  • 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

REGISTRATION OPEN for Hawaii FLL Explore Festival

Aaron

Aloha FLL Explore Coaches!

Registration is open now for the 2022 FLL Explore State Festival on Saturday, December 3, 2022** at the NBC Exhibition Hall.  Please use this 2022 Explore Festival Registration link to register each of your teams by October 21, 2022.

For our veteran coaches, this will be the same fun celebration as the FLL Jr. Expo of 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.

  • 7:30 am Early Check-in Begins

(Two YPP coaches / mentors will be allowed to enter the Exhibition Hall with their teams; other parents enter with the public at 9 am)

  • 8 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.  Multiple teams enter the Pikake Ballroom at assigned times)

  • 8 – 9 am Teams continue to set up, share with other teams, and join in planned activities
  • 9 – 11 am Exhibition Hall opens to the public, including other robotics demonstrations and exhibits

(Teams showcase their models and posters in the Exhibition Hall 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 2022 FLL Challenge State Championship)

  • 11 am Reviewing Sessions and Festival Showcase End
  • Approx. 11 – 11:30 am

FLL Explore Parade and Hi-Fives Line (in front of the main stage before the FLL Challenge Opening Ceremony)

Team Recognition and FLL Explore Closing Ceremony (in the Pikake Ballroom, family, and friends welcome)

  • 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.  There is no fee to participate in this season’s Hawaii Festival.  It will be a day for your FLL Explore teams to celebrate and display the results of their hard work and amazing efforts. 

Thank you for all your time and dedication in making this season an amazing experience for your teams!

Sheree Herrera and Heidi Okikawa

FLL Explore Program Delivery Partners

Hawai‘i FIRST Robotics,

a 501c3 non-profit organization

The FLL Challenge Season is on its way!

Luana

HFR is gearing up for an exciting FLL Challenge season with the following district tournament qualifying events:

  • November 5
    • Kalakaua Middle School
    • Kealakehe High School (Big Island Only)
    • Mililani Middle School
  • November 11
    • Kalani High School
    • Le Jardin Academy

We are currently in the process of assigning teams who have completed their National FIRST registration to district tournaments.

Teams who fully compete at a district tournaments will be invited to the state tournament on December 3rd, at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition hall on Oahu. Spectators will be welcome to come see the robot matches. Stay tuned for more detailed information.

Hawai`i FRC Regional – Week 4 (22-25 March 2023)

Aaron

FRC Teams – we have firmed up the Regional schedule and are locked in for Week 4!    

Mark your calendars for 22-25 March 2023! More to follow….

Webinar: Modular Robot Design optimized for shipping

Since already-expensive robot shipping costs have only gotten higher, I wanted to offer an opportunity to learn more about how to build a modular robot that can be disassembled for shipment as excess airline baggage.  There is a very experienced team out of San Diego (1622) who attended our regional a few years ago and has offered to host a webinar on modular robot design.   Please let me know if you are interested, and I’ll set something up!

Thanks to those of you that have already responded. I’ll share a date for that when it’s scheduled.

Aloha,

MICHAEL COLLAT

Hawai`i FRC Regional Director

Email: [email protected]