Author: Luana

Join us for Free robotics fun

Luana

When: December 3rd @ 9:00 AM

Where: Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall

Why: FLL Challenge State Championship AND FLL Explore Expo

Bonus: Check out all the Hawaii FIRST programs. There will be a special exhibition from a FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) team and 2 FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) teams.

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

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.

Hawaii FIRst robotics expo – Save the Date

Luana

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!

Luana

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!

Luana

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