The Wyngate lego First LEGO League (FLL) team had its inaugural last year. The year went well, 11 kids worked for 3 months and competed in an FLL qualifier event. The plan (prior to covid) was to grow the program this year to 2 teams, or 20 kids. Unfortunately due to covid, plans have changed. …. Read More
Awards and Advancement
There are many awards that a team may earn at a qualifier, Innovation Project, Core Values, Robot Design, Global Innovation, Robot Performance, and Champions Award are some examples. Not every Qualifier may have each award. Advancement and Champions Award The Champions Award and Advancement process has changed for the 2019-2020 City Shaper Season! Both the Champions …. Read More
What to expect at a Tournament
FIRST LEGO League tournaments are filled with FUN, teamwork, and are a celebration that encourage our young scientists. Behind the scenes there is a massive volunteer coordination effort that ensures a great event for each team. Prepared coaches and teams will lead to a great experience for everyone. Registration Teams should bring four copies of …. Read More
Preparing for your Qualifier: Essential Items from Tech Bricks
Preparing for your Qualifier: Essential Items from Tech Bricks Lessons Learned from 14 Years of FLL Qualifiers, Mentoring, and Running Events FLL is now entering tournament season when many states and regions run qualifiers to promote teams to the state or regional tournaments. So here are a few simple tips to help your team be …. Read More
Save The Date 1/11/20
Good News, We have been assigned our competition date so Please save the Date. Rockville Science Center FLL Qualifier – hosted at the Universities at Shady Grove, which will occur on 1/11/2020. The event will run from 8 am to 4 pm roughly. We will get you a more detailed agenda once it is published. …. Read More
World Championship FLL Robots
Each year the season culminates in world championships in Detroit. Here are a few videos of last year’s world championship robots and their winning runs. Strange note, their are currently two world championships each year, one in Houston for the west coast and one in Detroit for the east coast.
Building the FLL Tables for the Season
Several parents are meeting up Thursday the 25th at 7pm to build the FLL tables the kids will need for the season. If you are interested, please email admin@wyngateFLL.org for more details. The team plans to build two tables based on the Tri fold design published by Lance Salyers Other options are available if …. Read More
First Lego League Kickoff
FLL 2019/2020 Kickoff Every year FIRST releases the game worldwide as a way to kick off the season. This year’s game is called City Shaper and the Kickoff is August 1st. SInce the team has not officially begun it may be fun to watch it at home with your child to gauge their interest is …. Read More