Tag: FLL Challenge

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 at Kalani High School

Mahalo alumni volunteers

Madi

Mahalo to all the Alumni volunteers who came out to the FIRST Robotics Expo at Kalani High School on July 23, 2022. The Alumni from various robotics teams on the island, came together to help promote their experience being in FRC and FTC to parents, and educators. We hope to inspire the next generation of keiki to enjoy the fun of S.T.E.A.M. through FIRST Robotics Programs such as FLL Jr., FLL, FTC, and FRC.

Assets School Robotics Offers new Chromebooks to FLL & FTC teams!

Aaron

In an unusual act of team generosity, FTC Team Waffles (#14825) from Assets School will be giving away up to 15 new Chromebooks to New FLL or FTC Teams! These slick computing devices will be a huge benefit to teams who are starting out without a modern device to meet learning and programming needs.

Lenovo Chromebook Touchscreen Laptop Computer (sample photo)

Team Waffles received the Chromebooks as a part of a grant they received from GirlsWhoCode (GWC) and Trellix with the goal of increasing female interest in the STEM community.

Chromebooks are sufficient for FLL programming with the Lego App available on ChromeOS, and for FTC programming with the browser-based Blocks programming or OnBot Java programming. They are also user-friendly for students and coaches working on research and documentation.

If your FLL or FTC team is new to FIRST, and participating in 2022-2023 season, then you are eligible to apply for one of the Chromebooks. This is a need-based giveaway, which means priority will be given to teams who really need them. To request a Chromebook, visit Assets Robotics at this link: http://www.assetsrobotics.org

Mahalo to Assets Team Waffles for this incredible contribution to the FIRST Robotics community in Hawai’i.

Hawaii FIRST Robotics and Cargo Connect Logo

FIRST Lego League Challenge Cargo Connect 2022 State Championship Scores

Mari

University of Hawai’i at Manoa
Holmes Hall
February 26, 2022

Champion’s Award
1st Place51507Robo-RangersBoys and Girls Club of Hawaii
2nd Place3524Blazer BotsMililani Middle School
Core Value Awards
1st Place1578Maunawili Postal ServiceMaunawili Elementary School
2nd Place16871The HonubotsKailua Elementary School
Innovation Project Awards
1st Place51563Fast FoodersCommunity Team
2nd Place31920E.N.C.A.S.E.Salt Lake Elementary School
Robot Design Awards
1st Place30037TLS Green MachinesTrinity Lutheran School
2nd Place53953HippocratesKailua Intermediate School
Robot Performance Award
1st Place51507Robo-RangersBoys and Girls Club of Hawaii
2nd Place52418Mighty Ali’iAli’iolani Elementary School
Coaches Award
Dr. Rick Yamashiro2585KnightsSt. Joseph Parish School
Hawaii FIRST Robotics 2021-22 FIRST Lego League Challenge Virtual Awards Ceremony: Cargo Connect