Join us on December 3rd for the FIRST LEGO League Challenge State Championship AND Explore Expo. 49 Challenge teams from around the state will join 24 Explore teams and 200 volunteers an exciting day of robotics. The event is free and will showcase ALL the Hawai’i FIRST programs. The Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall will open at 9:00 to the general public.
Superpowered FLL Qualifying Tournament Award Winners
Congratulations to ALL the award winners from the November 5th & 11th qualifying tournaments!
FLL Challenge state tournament
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
The FLL Challenge Season is on its way!
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.
Hawaii FIRst robotics expo – Save the Date
Are you looking to start a FIRST robotics program? Want to find out more about FLL Explore, FLL Challenge, FTC, or FRC? Want some financial assistance? Join us for the Hawaii FIRST Robotics Expo for NEW and returning coaches! More information to come.
When: Saturday, July 23, 2022
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Kalani High School
Priority funding for new team incentive packages will be given to those who attend the Coaches Fair.
The DoDSTEM Grant Application is Open!
Deadline is 11:59 PM PDT on June 23 2022
Here are the steps to apply.
1) Find a mentor that works for DoD.
2) Your mentor will need to contact their DoDSTEM Grant contact person for their office.
For example, If the DoD mentor works at NAVFAC PAC, they would contact NAVFAC PAC FIRST DoD Grant POC or if they work at PHYS they would contact PHYS FIRST DOD Grant POC, etc.
3) Then, your mentor will get the password from that contact person and make an account on this website. https://first.dodstem.us
-This site is where the application will be submitted.
4) Be sure to remind the mentor to fill out the team information correctly because incomplete and/or incorrect information may result in loss of funds.
If you have questions, please contact Clinton Ng at Pearl Harbor #(808) 472-1351 or email him at Clinton.l.ng.civ@us.navy.mil
Let’s get Robotics back on track!
It is time to get ROBOTICS back on track in Hawai’i! Hawai’i FIRST Robotics (HFR) would like to help reestablish teams.
We want YOU to join us by putting together a team.
Check out this information we put together for schools… actually this stuff is good for ANY group wanting to dig into FIRST robotics. https://bit.ly/3yT3yfM
Sign up here to get more information for coaches, both returning and brand new! https://forms.gle/qXsg9u4TrDXzQV4y6
STEM Grant opportunity
Did you miss the DOD STEM grant presentation yesterday? Email info@hawaiifirstrobotics.org for a link to the presentation.
mahalo to our volunteers
MAHALO NUI to each and every one of our 100+ FABULOUS volunteers that came out to support the festivities this past weekend. The FRC Hawaii Regional, FLL Explore Expo, FLL Challenge and FTC demonstrations were a phenomenal success because YOU, our volunteers, freely, excitedly, and whole heartedly gave up your time to support robot enthusiasts from around the world!
A huge shout out goes to the following student leaders for their roles during the events:
- FTC Inspire Award Team 18120 (Poki Cacti)
- FLL Challenge Champion Team 51507 (Robo-Rangers – Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii)
- FRC Student Ambassadors from:
- Iolani
- Kalani
- Kauai
- Konawaena
- Maryknoll
- Mid-Pacific
- Mililani
- Molokai
- Pearl City
- Punahou
- Waialua.
2022 FLL Explore Expo award winners
WOOT WOOT! Our youngest group of robot enthusiasts showed off their stuff at the 2022 FLL Explore Expo on Saturday.
Please give a round of applause to all the Award winners!
- The Hawaii Nominee to 2022 FLL Explore World Festival
- 19228 PEARLRIDGE ELEMENTARY’s Transportation Team
- Challenge Solution Award
- 6357 HMS Dolphins
- 27789 Kipapa Cougars
- 219228 PRE’s Transportation Team
- Coding Award
- 25706 Holy Nativity
- 25707 Holy Nativity
- Core Values Award
- 1675 HMS Dolphins
- 17788 Kipapa Cougars
- 17790 Kipapa Cougars 3
- Team Poster Award
- 25524 Kipapa Cougars
- 425439 Curious Monkeys
- Team Model Award
- 24401 HMS Dolphins 3
