Note: While a nomination is not a guarantee of attending, it is a chance to represent Hawaii at the World Festival, April 19-22, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Teams will be selected by lottery in early January and receive an official invitation to register.]
CONGRATULATIONS to our Hawaii FLL Explore nominees!
| Team 7788 | Kipapa Cougar Cubs 1 | Kipapa Elementary |
| Team 12615 | Salt Lake Team 1 | Salt Lake Elementary |
| Champion’s Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | 56225 | ‘Iobotics | Iolani Schools |
| 2nd Place | 51563 | Fast Fooders | Community Team |
| Core Value Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | 3524 | Energy Engineers | Mililani Middle School |
| 2nd Place | 16871 | Blazing Bots | Mililani Middle School |
| 3rd Place | 16871 | Honubots | Kailua Elementary School |
| Project Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | 1579 | Hydro HecTechs | Maunawili Elementary School |
| 2nd Place | 2089 | Strawcats | Kalakaua Middle School |
| 3rd Place | 25066 | Classy Caramel Corgis | Kalakaua Middle School |
| Robot Design Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | 14627 | Moanalua Elementary School Nindroids | Moanalua Elementary School |
| 2nd Place | 10794 | Eaglebots | Kalihi Uka Elementary |
| 3rd Place | 25066 | Mighty Ali’i | Ali’iolani Elementary School |
| Robot Performance Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | 31920 | S.T.E.P. | Salt Lake Elementary School |
| 2nd Place | 52418 | Mighty Ali’i | Ali’iolani Elementary School |
| 3rd Place | 51563 | Fast Fooders | Community Team |
| Coaches Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16871 | Honubots | Kailua Elementary |
| 2023 First Championships in Houston on April 19-22, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 56225 | ’Iobotics | ’Iolani Schools |
| 2023 Western Edge Open in Long Beach on May 19-21, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 51563 | Fast Fooders | Community Team |
Lay your eyes on this beautiful program for the FLL Challenge State Championship and Explore Expo. It is full of important information about FIRST robotics, the competing teams, this year’s theme, missions, and most importantly, the sponsors, who make it all possible. Check it out here http://bit.ly/3P4To1t.
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.
Congratulations to ALL the award winners from the November 5th & 11th qualifying tournaments!
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.
(Two YPP coaches / mentors will be allowed to enter the Exhibition Hall with their teams; other parents enter with the public at 9 am)
(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)
(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)
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)
(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
Calling all Hawaii FLL Teams!
RSVP today to attend the 2022 Hawaii FLL State Kick-Off in person. Each team may register up to 5 persons (coaches included). Space is limited to the first 200 attendees.
Click here to reserve your spots: 2022 Hawaii FLL Kick Off RSVP
Hawai’i State FIRST LEGO League Kick-Off
Saturday, September 10, 2022
‘Iolani School (*map below)
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. (check-in begins at 8:30 AM)
*masks required on campus*
Keynote speaker Scott Glenn, Chief Energy Officer for the State of Hawai’i
Scott leads the Hawai’i State Energy Office (HSEO) in its mission to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation to help achieve a resilient, clean energy, decarbonized economy.
2022/23 Robot Game Presentation & Q&A
with Head Referee Derrick Shiroma
Special Meet-the-Expert Rooms (In Person Only)
Get a jump start on all your team’s Superpowered research and meet local experts from –
Hawaiian Electric
HSEO
Maui Economic Development Board
Efficient Transportation Coalition
Booz Allen
Holu Hou Energy
Hawaii Energy
SunTrac / Carrier Hawaii
