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FIRST® stands for For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology. It is a global robotics community that prepares young people for the future through inclusive, team-based robotics programs.
Three Age-Appropriate Divisions:
1. FIRST® LEGO® League Discover (Ages 4-6):
- Playful introduction to STEM learning
- Build models using LEGO® DUPLO® bricks
- Work together to solve fun challenges
- Build confidence and habits of learning
- Season ends with school-based celebration events
2. FIRST® LEGO® League Explore (Ages 6-10, Grades 2-4):
- Focus on fundamentals of engineering
- Design, code, and build solutions using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential
- Create a Show Me Poster and moving LEGO® model
- Teams of 2-6 members with at least 2 adult coaches
- Non-competitive festivals where all teams receive awards
3. FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge (Ages 9-14, Grades 4-8):
- Friendly competition with research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering
- Program a LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime robot for mission-based Robot Game
- Develop an Innovation Project addressing real-world problems
- Teams of 2-10 members (US/Canada)
- Compete at scrimmages, qualifiers, and championship tournaments
Core Values:
All FIRST® LEGO® League teams operate under the FIRST® Core Values, celebrating discovery, innovation, impact, inclusion, teamwork, and fun!
Benefits:
- Hands-on STEM learning and problem-solving
- Building confidence and teamwork skills
- Real-world experiences that inspire experimentation and growth
- Opportunity to connect with a global community
- Pathway to FIRST® Championship World Festival in Houston, Texas
For over 30 years, FIRST has been the world's leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education, helping students find their people and their path!
The 2025-2026 FIRST® LEGO® League season theme is UNEARTHED™, presented by Qualcomm as part of FIRST® AGE™ season.
About UNEARTHED:
In the UNEARTHED challenge, released August 5, 2025, FIRST® LEGO® League teams will uncover the past to discover the future. This archaeology-themed challenge invites students to explore how understanding history can help solve modern problems.
Season Components:
- Robot Game: Program a LEGO® Education robot, the newest being SPIKE™ Prime to complete mission-based challenges on the competition field
- Innovation Project: Research, identify, and solve a real-world problem related to the UNEARTHED theme
- Core Values: Demonstrate teamwork, discovery, innovation, impact, inclusion, and fun throughout the season
Use the hashtag #UNEARTHED to connect with teams worldwide and follow FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL)teams on Facebook for season updates!
There are 3 ways to join a team:
- Join an existing team: Talk to your child's school teachers and see if they have a team or contact us to connect with a coach in your area
- Start your own team: Many coaches have done this and find it a fulfilling experience. You can start a team through your school (as a club) or as a community team
- Get connected: Let us know where you live and which school your child attends, and we'll try to connect you with a coach in your area if one is available
Team Requirements:
- FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Challenge teams: 2-10 members, ages 9-14 (grades 4-8)
- FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Explore teams: 2-6 members, ages 6-10 (grades 2-4)
- FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Discover teams: up to 10 members, ages 4-6 (PreK-1st grade)
- At least two adult coaches (18+ years old)
- Registration with FIRST at firstinspires.org
Feel free to reach out to [email protected] with questions. We look forward to having you as part of our Central & West Florida FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) family!
The Innovation Project is one of the three main components of FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge. Teams identify a real-world problem related to the season theme, research it, design an innovative solution, and share their findings with others.
Key Components:
- Identify: Find a specific problem related to the season theme
- Research: Learn about the problem by talking to experts and conducting research
- Design: Create an innovative solution that addresses the problem
- Iterate: Improve your solution based on feedback
- Share: Present your solution to judges and others
Presentation:
Teams have 5 minutes to present their Innovation Project to judges, followed by 5 minutes of questions and answers. Presentations can include visuals, description of their engineering design process, demonstrations, and/or prototypes.
Teams should choose a topic that:
- Relates to the current season theme (UNEARTHED for 2025-2026)
- Is specific enough to research deeply
- Has potential for an innovative solution
- Interests the team members
- Allows for expert consultation
Tips for Success:
- Start broad, then narrow your focus to a specific problem
- Talk to experts in the field you're researching
- Look for problems in your local community related to the theme
- Make sure your solution is created by the students and explored with experts.
- Document your research process in an innovation project binder or folder. Some teams use trifold boards during judging.
A strong Innovation Project solution should be:
- Innovative: Original and creative, not just an improvement on existing solutions
- Researched: Based on consultation with experts and thorough investigation
- Feasible: Could realistically be implemented
- Impactful: Would make a meaningful difference if implemented
- Well-documented: Process and development clearly recorded
Judging Criteria:
Judges will evaluate your Innovation Project based on the Innovation Project Rubric, which assesses identification of the problem, design process, innovative solution, and how well you iterated and tested your project. Judges are also looking for creative and fun, kid-inspired, presentations.
Robot Design is one of the three judged components in FIRST®LEGO® League Challenge. Teams explain their robot's mechanical design, programming strategies, and how they developed their solution through an iterative process.
What Judges Look For:
- Mechanical Design: How your robot is built, including attachments and mechanisms
- Programming Strategy: How you programmed your robot to complete missions
- Iterative Process: How you tested, evaluated, and improved your design
- Team Collaboration: How all team members contributed to the robot
Presentation:
Teams have 5 minutes to present their robot design, followed by 5 minutes of questions. You can bring your robot, attachments, and documentation of the engineering design process to show judges.
Judging Criteria:
Judges will evaluate your Robot Design based on the Robot Design Rubric, which assesses how to score as many points as possible on the Field missions using robots, attachments, coding, and the engineering design process. The judges will also assess how well you communicated your project.
Required Equipment:
- LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set (for FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Challenge)
- Competition Field Setup (mat and mission models)
- Laptop or tablet for programming (Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android)
- SPIKE Prime app or SPIKE Legacy software
Building Materials:
- Teams may only use LEGO® elements in their robot design
- Additional LEGO® pieces from personal collections are allowed
- Non-LEGO materials are not permitted in the robot
Practice Space:
- Teams need space to set up a full competition mat (approximately 4ft x 8ft)
- Practice tables can be built or purchased
- Mission models must be built according to official building instructions
Teams should maintain an engineering notebook (similar to a binder or folder) that documents:
- Design iterations: Sketches and photos of robot designs as they evolved
- Programming development: Notes on code strategies and improvements
- Testing results: What worked, what didn't, and why
- Problem-solving: Challenges faced and how they were overcome
- Team contributions: Who worked on what aspects of the robot
Documentation Tips:
- Date all entries in your engineering notebook
- Include photos, sketches, and diagrams
- Have all team members contribute to documentation
- Bring your documentation to the judging session
The Robot Game is the competitive component where teams program their LEGO® robot to complete missions on the competition field.
Match Structure:
- Duration: Each match is 2 minutes and 30 seconds
- Matches per team: Teams compete in at least 3 matches during a tournament
- Scoring: Points are earned by completing missions on the field
- Best score counts: Your highest score from 3 official matches is your official tournament score
Match Rounds:
Teams participate in a Practice Round (unofficial) plus three official rounds. The Practice Round helps teams get comfortable with the queuing process and competition timing.
Teams are responsible for knowing and understanding the FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge Robot Game rules, which can be found on the FIRST website.
Key Rules to Know:
- Field Setup: How to properly set up the competition mat and mission models
- Robot Rules: Size restrictions, allowed materials, and design constraints
- Mission Objectives: How each mission is scored
- Game Updates: Rule clarifications and updates issued during the season
During Matches:
- Two coaches may join the team at the competition table
- Coaches must stay behind the line and cannot touch the robot or direct the team
- Teams handle all robot operations during the match
- Referees observe and score missions according to the official scoring applications or worksheet
Gracious Professionalism® is part of the ethos of FIRST. The idea and phrase are found throughout FIRST, but no one has been a stronger champion than FIRST Executive Advisory Board Co-Chair & Distinguished Advisor, Dr. Woodie Flowers.
"Gracious Professionalism is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. With Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain are not separate notions. Gracious Professionals learn and compete like crazy but treat one another with respect and kindness in the process."
We expect all team members, volunteers, coaches, and families to behave as Gracious Professionals during Robot Game matches and throughout all tournament activities.
FIRST® Core Values are the foundation of the FIRST® LEGO® League program. These values guide how teams work together and interact with others:
- Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas
- Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems
- Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world
- Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences
- Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together
- Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!
Teams demonstrate FIRST® Core Values in everything they do throughout the season - from team meetings to competition day. Judges specifically evaluate how teams embody these values.
Core Values are one of the three main judged components at FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Challenge tournaments. Teams should demonstrate FIRST® Core Values in everything they do.
What Judges Look For:
- Teamwork: How team members collaborate and support each other
- Discovery: Evidence of exploration and learning throughout the season
- Innovation: Creative problem-solving approaches
- Impact: How the team shares their work with others
- Inclusion: Respect for different perspectives and ideas
- Fun: Enthusiasm and enjoyment of the FIRST® LEGO® League experience
Judges observe Core Values throughout the entire judging session - during Innovation Project and Robot Design presentations, Q&A time, and in how team members interact with each other.
During Team Meetings:
- Ensure all team members participate and contribute
- Celebrate both successes and learning from failures
- Encourage different perspectives and ideas
- Support teammates who need help
At Tournaments:
- Cheer for other teams, not just your own
- Offer help to teams that need it (following practice table etiquette)
- Show respect to volunteers, referees, and judges
- Support teammates during presentations and matches
- Have fun and maintain a positive attitude
Remember: Core Values should be genuine, not just performed for judges. Teams that truly embody these values throughout their season have the most rewarding FIRST® LEGO® League experience.
Registration Process:
Coaches will sign up for scrimmages, tournaments, and festivals via a Google Form. This streamlined process makes it easy to register for multiple events throughout the season.
Event Costs:
- Scrimmage Cost: $75 per team
- Qualifier Cost: $100 per team
Payment Information:
Teams will pay for tournaments with payments going directly to FUNducation®, the Program Delivery Organization for the Central and West Florida region.
- Make checks payable to: FUNducation®, Inc.
- Mail to: 12009 Popash Glen, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- Credit Card Payment: suncoastfll.org/payment-portal.html
- Download Invoice: Available on our FAQ page under Coaches/Events section
Payment Schedule:
- Payment is due 1 week before the event date
- This ensures teams are committed and helps with event planning
- If your team has decided not to participate in a scrimmage, please let us know by October 1st
For Schools:
If your school requires that FUNducation® is a vendor in the system, please let us know. Email [email protected]
Event Ready Requirement:
For Qualifiers, teams must be "Event Ready" and pay for the events they are attending. Teams that are Event Ready have completed all necessary preparation to participate in official FIRST® LEGO® League events.
What makes your team "Event Ready"?
1. Team Registration and Payment:
- Registered your team with FIRST® at firstinspires.org
- Completed team registration payment to FIRST®
2. Lead Coaches Requirements:
- Have 2 Lead Coaches listed on your team
- Both coaches must have an account with FIRST®
- Completed the free background check
- Completed Youth Protection Training
- Signed consent acknowledgement form
- Note: If you have multiple teams, you need to have different Lead Coach 2 listed for each team
3. Team Roster and Consent Forms:
- Create a Team Roster on FIRST® Dashboard - Teams page
- Add each student and send an invite to their parent's emails
- Parents accept the invitation and complete the consent form for their child(ren)
- There is express registration available for parents to use
- All team consent forms must be signed on FIRST® Dashboard
4. Volunteer Commitment:
- Teams provide 2 volunteers for each event your team is participating in
- We need volunteer names and email addresses when you sign up for the event
Support for New Teams:
Coaches can sign up for scrimmages and will receive help making sure that they are Event Ready. Scrimmages are excellent opportunities for teams to:
- Practice their robot game performance
- Get feedback on their Innovation Project
- Experience the event atmosphere
- Receive guidance from volunteers and other coaches
Check Your Team Status:
Visit suncoastfll.org/teamstatus to check your team's Event Ready status.
Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.
A competitive FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge team consists of a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of ten (10) children. Team members must be between the minimum and maximum age or grade allowed in their region.
Age/Grade Requirements:
- Ages 9-14 years old
- Grades 4-8 (US teams)
Coaches:
- Teams require at least two adult coaches (18+ years old)
- At least one adult coach must always supervise the team during the tournament
- Additional adults working with the team are called mentors
- High school students can serve as mentors
Important: All coaches and mentors must complete FIRST® Youth Protection Program screening and background check.
Teams in the Central and West Florida region have several advancement opportunities:
Advancement Path:
- Qualifiers: Teams compete at local qualifying tournaments
- Regional Championship: Top teams from qualifiers advance
- State Championship: Regional champions compete at state level
- World Championship: State champions may advance to Houston, Texas
Additional Opportunities:
- Invitationals: Special invitation-only tournaments
- World Festival: The ultimate FIRST® LEGO® League experience in Houston
Teams should focus on performing their best at each level, as advancement is based on overall performance including robot game, innovation project, robot design, and core values demonstration.
Steps to print your team roster:
- Log in to your FIRST® Robotics account at firstinspires.org
- Click on your team's name to go to the team's information page
- Locate the "Team Roster/Contacts" column or section
- Click the blue "Contact Options" button
- Select "Print Team Roster" from the dropdown menu
- Click "Print Roster" on the page that opens to view the printable format
- Use your browser's print function to print or save as PDF
Upload to Regional System:
- Visit www.suncoastfll.org/teamstatus.html
- Enter your Team Number and Team Zip code
- Click the Search button
- Click "Team Roster Upload"
- Upload your roster file (PDF, Excel, or Word format)
Required for Event Ready Status:
A FIRST Consent form is required for every team member, coach, and mentor who will be with the team during the competition day. Teams must upload their roster to be considered Event Ready for qualifiers.
The Regional Planning Committee provides the following for official tournaments:
- Trophies for teams
- Lunch for volunteers (site may provide and be reimbursed up to a budgeted amount)
- Head Referee (trained, ensures consistent rules)
- Judge Advisor (oversees judging process and deliberations)
- Field Manager (ensures smooth Robot Game flow)
- Volunteer recruitment & training
- Ability for coaches to sign up using Express Enrollment for team members (if needed)
- Tournament Guide and key volunteer resources
- Event schedule (coordinated with site layout and team count)
- Tables (if required)
- Field Kits (competition tables, mats, mission models) if needed
Tournament sites must provide:
Space Requirements:
- On-site contact (part of Tournament Committee)
- Team registration / Volunteer registration areas
- Robot Game arena (large open area for matches and ceremonies)
- Pit area (one table + two chairs per team, nearby power access)
- Charging stations for teams to plug in laptops and robots
- Practice tables
- Classroom spaces for judging (quiet, private, one per 4–6 teams)
- Judge Advisor deliberation room (separate and secure)
- Volunteer Lounge/Lunch area
Equipment & Technology:
- Audio/visual equipment and appropriate music for Robot Game & ceremonies
- Speakers, microphone, and timekeeping equipment
- Wi-Fi/Internet access (must allow access to FLLTournament.com)
- Devices for volunteers (Laptops and tablets are helpful for scoring and rubrics)
Logistics:
- Directional signage for parking, entrances, restrooms
- Adequate parking space for teams, volunteers, and spectators
Before the Event:
- Confirm venue availability and access times (setup ideally night before)
- Communicate final schedule, maps, and parking info at least one week in advance
- Ensure custodial/security staff arrangements if required
- Charge electronic devices (laptops, tablets, projection screens, timers)
During Setup:
- Test all A/V equipment, internet, and scorekeeping systems
- Tape down cords and ensure traffic flow is safe (no trip hazards)
- Clearly mark judging spaces and pit areas with signage
- Place extension cords and charging stations strategically
During the Event:
- Hold a Coaches' Meeting before Robot Game and Judging begins
- Monitor schedule flow (Robot Game rounds are 10 min apart)
- Share emergency procedures at Opening Ceremony
- Ensure judges and referees follow Gracious Professionalism principles and celebrate with the teams
After the Event:
- Return scores, awards, and rubrics to Regional Planning Committee
- Collect incident reports if necessary
- Thank sponsors and volunteers publicly
Competition Day Checklist:
- Robot, attachments, extra parts, copies of your code
- Fresh batteries/spare batteries/rechargeable battery charger
- Computer and battery (if available) and power cord
- USB download cable (Bluetooth use is NOT permitted at tournaments)
- Trash bags to keep your area clean
- Box to carry robot to competition field
- Provisions for snacks, lunch, and water (check with tournament director for options)
For Judging:
- Engineering notebook/documentation. The notebook is not the booklet from FIRST per se. It is the documentation gathered by the teams and compiled during the season.
- Props or visuals for presentations (optional)
- Prototypes of your Innovation Project solution (if applicable)
Team check-in typically runs from 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM. Coaches must submit the following for their teams to the team check-in volunteers:
- Team Roster: Upload your team roster at suncoastfll.org/teamstatus by Wednesday before the event. A FIRST Consent form is required for every team member, coach, and mentor who will be with the team during the competition day.
What teams receive at registration:
- Schedule of Events with tournament day information and competition schedule
- Information to share with parents, spectators, and friends
Important Note: At least one adult coach is required to always supervise the team during the tournament. The adult coach must be age 18 or older.
Pit Area:
The Pit is where your team will store their robot, laptop, attachments, and any items needed for robot games and the judging session. This is where you will work on your robot and programming. Each team will have access to:
- One standard-sized table
- At least two (2) chairs
- Electricity – Do not bring an extension cord or power strip; the tournament director will provide a charging station
Pit Area Rules:
- Coaches should refrain from handling the robot, attachments, or the computer in the pit area
- Parents and spectators are NOT allowed in the Pit Area
- Remember to be gracious professionals when using Practice Tables
Tailgating Area:
The tailgating area is where your team sets up outdoor chairs, perhaps a small table or pop-up tent. This is where your team can relax with parents and friends, enjoy snacks and beverages, play games, and enjoy some down time.
Tailgating Area Rules:
- Do not bring extra field kits to the tailgating area
- Do not bring the robot, laptop, or anything needed to program the robot
- Teams are welcome to practice judging presentations with props
- No alcoholic beverages, smoking, or vaping are permitted onsite
Team judging schedules will be provided to coaches and should be shared with parents and spectators. Each team will be judged within a single judging session lasting approximately 20-30 minutes total.
Judging Session Flow:
- Team Welcome: 2 minutes - Introductory conversation as team sets up materials
- Innovation Project Presentation: 5 minutes
- Innovation Project Q&A: 5 minutes
- Robot Design Explanation: 5 minutes
- Robot Design Q&A: 5 minutes
- Final Share & Feedback: Up to 8 minutes
- Remember that teams should incorporate examples of how they have used Core Values throughout their judging session.
Important Notes:
- Team members and at least one coach are allowed in the judging room
- The Central and West Florida region allows parents into the judging room if teams don't disagree
- One team coach will be permitted to videotape the judging session
- All cell phones must be turned off during judging sessions unless in use for the presentation
- Coaches should be silent observers of the judging process and refrain from influencing the session
Yes! The Robot Game is free and open to the public. Robot game schedules are provided to coaches, who should share them with parents and visiting spectators.
Spectator Guidelines:
- The judging sessions are not open to the public
- Teams can decide if parents are allowed in the judging pods (in Central and West Florida region)
- Spectators should respect team-only areas: the Pit, the competition floor area (where teams queue and compete), and the judging area
Thank you for respecting these policies and remembering to respect the team-only areas!
In the Central and West Florida Region, teams are required to submit the names and email addresses of two volunteers for each team for each event in which the team is participating.
Who are the volunteers that coaches send to FIRST® LEGO® League events?
- Team parents
- Team mentors
- High school siblings looking for service hours
- Coaches can volunteer at events their teams are NOT participating in
Volunteer Requirements:
- Volunteers need to create an account with FIRST® at firstinspires.org
- Sign up for the events they would be volunteering for
- Complete all background checks
- Have a current consent and release form signed
- Volunteers may assist for full day or half day depending on their roles
What We Need:
- Volunteer names and email addresses when you sign up for the event
- This allows us to connect with them and provide training
Important Note for Coaches:
We know that coaches need to be with their teams at their events, but they can volunteer at events that their teams are not participating in.
Why Volunteers Matter:
Our region cannot run without volunteers. Our volunteers are valued and appreciated. Volunteers will be given assignments prior to the event. When needed, training is provided for judges, referees, and table resetters. All other volunteers receive onsite training. Volunteers will be provided with beverages, snacks, and lunch when appropriate.
Central and West Florida FIRST® LEGO® League has several resources available to support teams and coaches:
Official Resources:
- Website: suncoastfll.org
- FAQ Page: suncoastfll.org/FAQ
- Team Status Tracker: suncoastfll.org/teamstatus
- Facebook Mentoring Group: Suncoast FIRST LEGO League Coaches & Mentors (private group for coaches and mentors)
- Facebook Page: SuncoastFLL (public updates and information)
Support Opportunities:
- Training sessions for coaches and volunteers
- Mentoring opportunities - connecting experienced mentors with teams
- Regular coaches meetings with Q&A sessions
- Access to Program Delivery Partners for support
Make sure to join the Facebook mentoring group to connect with other coaches and stay updated on the latest information!
FIRST provides comprehensive resources for all divisions at firstinspires.org/resource-library/fll/season-materials
FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Challenge Resources (Ages 9-14):
- Team Meeting Guides: Structured lessons to guide your team through the season
- Engineering Notebooks: Digital downloads for students to document their work
- Challenge Updates & Rulebooks: Official robot game rules and season updates
- Mission Model Building Instructions: Available in English, nonverbal, and text-based formats
- Field Setup Guide: Instructions for setting up practice and competition fields
- Judging Rubrics: Criteria for Innovation Project, Robot Design, and Core Values judging
- Video Tutorials: Helpful tips and demonstrations
Additional Resources:
- Career Connections: Watch the UNEARTHED Career Connections series on YouTube
- Social Media: Follow FIRST® LEGO® League on Facebook (@FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL)teams) and YouTube
- Missing LEGO Parts: Call 1-844-903-5346 (US/Canada) or visit LEGO customer service
FUNducation® is the Program Delivery Organization (PDO) for the Central & West Florida Region and supports FIRST® LEGO® League programs in 19 counties:
- Brevard County
- Charlotte County
- Citrus County
- DeSoto County
- Hardee County
- Hernando County
- Hillsborough County
- Lake County
- Lee County
- Manatee County
- Monroe County
- Orange County
- Osceola County
- Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- Sarasota County
- Seminole County
- Sumter County
- Volusia County
Central & West Florida is 1 of 4 FIRST® LEGO® League regions in the state of Florida. This expansive region covers the Tampa Bay area, Central Florida including Orlando, the Space Coast, and extends south to include Lee and Monroe counties.
FUNducation is the official Program Delivery Organization (PDO) for the Central and West Florida FIRST® LEGO® League region. FUNducation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Bradenton, Florida.
Mission:
FUNducation's mission is to expose, engage, and inspire youth to be the innovators of tomorrow through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).
Leadership:
The organization is founded and led by Executive Director Neirda Thompson Pemberton, a civil engineer with 8 years of experience in FIRST programs.
Beyond FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL):
While FIRST® LEGO® League is one of their signature programs, FUNducation also offers:
- Drone programming and operations
- Digital literacy programs
- Cybersecurity education
- Various other STEAM programs
The Central and West Florida region is supported by the following Program Delivery Partners:
- Desh Bagley - Program Delivery Partner
- Rae Vinson - Program Delivery Partner
- Saru Selvan - Program Delivery Partner
- Neirda Pemberton - Executive Director, FUNducation PDO
This dedicated team works together to coordinate tournaments, support teams, and ensure a successful FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) season across the region.
To volunteer for FIRST® LEGO® League events, follow these steps:
- Create a FIRST Dashboard Account: Visit http://firstinspires.org and create your account
- Complete Youth Protection Program: All volunteers must be screened through FIRST® Youth Protection Program
- Sign up for Events: Use your FIRST Dashboard to browse and sign up for volunteer opportunities at local events
- Background Check: Adult volunteers (18+ years old) must complete a background check
Available Volunteer Roles:
- Judges and Judge Advisors
- Referees and Head Referees
- Queuers and Field Resetters
- MC/Emcee
- Pit Administrator
- General Volunteers/Floaters
Training will be provided for roles that require specific knowledge. Most importantly, come with a positive attitude and willingness to make the kids' experience awesome!
Contact Information:
Phone: (941) 315-8252
Email: [email protected]
Contact Information
Central and West Florida FIRST® LEGO® League
Phone: (941) 315-8252
Email: [email protected]
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