Aloha Coaches,
The League Selection Form has been emailed to all registered coaches.
If you have not received yours, email us at [email protected].
League Selection opens
FLL masterpiece Kickoff
The Hawaii FLL kickoff was a total MASTERPIECE this past Saturday!
A HUGE thank you goes out to @iolani_school for hosting us.
If you weren’t able to join us or just really want to rewatch the keynote and mission question and answer it is available on YouTube.
“CenterStage” Kickoff Sept 9!
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 [email protected]g
See you at the Kickoff!
The Hawaii Regional Program Book is out!
The Hawaii Regional program book has been published! Get all the REALLY important information about this event right here. Be sure to send this out to your team members and families. Post it on your social media and websites.
There are several ways to access this FABULOUSNESS.
Direct to the PDF: http://bit.ly/3ZdPQOB
FIRST event page: https://bit.ly/3YvkPF9
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FTC Hawaii League Tournament
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.
Fll challenge state championship and explore Expo
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.
2022 Tee Shirt Order Form
Teams can pre-order season t-shirts for themselves, parents, etc. in advance (please order through a team, and include payment on one check) and to pick them up at the Blaisdell on November 14.
Download the 2022 Tee Shirt Order Form here
League #2 Island School
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.
Hawai’i FTC Season Calendar 2022-23
- League Meets (3-4 hours each)
- 10/29 Iolani School @ 1:00pm
- 11/05 Island School, Lihue, Kauai @ 11:00am
- 11/12 Kalani High School @ 8:30am
- 11/19 Le Jardin Academy @ 8:30am
- 11/20 Kukui Grove, Lihue, Kauai @ 10:00am
- 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
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
