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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:

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 <ftc@hawaiifirstrobotics.org>

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

“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 FTC@hawaiifirstrobotics.org

See you at the Kickoff!

FTC Hawaii League Tournament

Luana

The HFR team is energized to bring you POWER PLAY – FTC Hawai’i League Tournament.

Join the excitement tomorrow, December 10th, as 30 teams from around the state converge at the Le Jardin Academy gymnasium. This FREE event is open to the public with the opening ceremony beginning at 10:30 am. If you’d like to visit the teams in the Pit be sure to wear covered shoes.

Get all the IMPORTANT info right here in the event program.

This will hook you up with the details about participating teams, event schedule, game information, scoring, and our wonderful sponsors, whose support help make the magic happen.

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