FLL, FIRST^® LEGO^® League, introduces younger students (ages 9-14) to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. FLL teams (of 3-10 youth), guided by their imaginations and adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society.

Teams have been assigned to attend a tournament. Critical tournament documents may be downloaded from the FLL Critical Documents page.
 

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2012 Season Schedule

May - August: Teams register with FIRST and order equipment (see link in left-hand column)

August 28: This year's Challenge is released (more info on the Challenge is below)

September 30: Last day for FLL teams to register with FIRST (registration is now closed)

September - November : Teams receive field kits, begin working on the Challenge, and attend kick-off events

October 17 - November 5: Teams apply to attend Idaho Qualifying tournaments

December 1: Qualifying Tournaments in Kellogg, Nampa, Twin Falls, Worley

December 8: Qualifying Tournaments in Idaho Falls, Meridian, Pocatello, Sandpoint

December 15: Qualifying Tournament in Orofino

January 19: Northern Idaho Championship Tournament at the University of Idaho, Moscow

January 26: Southern Idaho Championship Tournament at Canyon Ridge High School, Twin Falls

 

2012 SENIOR SOLUTIONS Challenge

 

Can FIRST® LEGO® League teams improve the quality of life for seniors by helping them continue to be independent, engaged, and connected in their communities? In the 2012 SENIOR SOLUTIONS Challenge, over 200,000 children ages 9 to16 from more than 60 countries will explore the topic of aging and how it may affect a person’s ability to maintain his or her lifestyle – solving issues like getting around, keeping in touch, or staying fit. Teams will research obstacles and then suggest ways to improve the quality of life for the seniors affected. Teams will also build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® robot to solve a set of missions on an obstacle course. Throughout their experience, teams will operate under FLL’s signature set of Core Values.

Need help finding a team? Create an account at the FIRST TeamUp! website to see if there are others in your area who want to form a team.