General Questions
How do I register?
- To register, head on over to the FIRST website, and click on the sign up button in the top right corner. We have provided the link to the FIRST website below. After providing the details on the page, head over to FIRST dashboard, and select create a team. From there, follow the instructions on-screen.
How much does it cost to run a team?
- It costs around $800 to start up a team, according to FIRST. The registration fees are around $300, and the EV3 set is around $500. There will be additional expenses for arts and crafts items or other items.
When does the season start?
- The season starts August 2020. The first competitions in the state of Connecticut occur during the second and third weekends of November. The state competition will be the first weekend of December.
Where do I find out about the season and the challenge?
- Head over to the About Current FLL Season page. Click on the tabs on that page to see more.
How do I register for competitions?
- Competitions will offer signup closer to the competition date. Stay tuned at the link below.
How many kids can be on one team? How old can they be?
- There can be up to 10 kids on one team. Participants can be in 4th to 8th grade.
Can we just compete in the robot game?
- While teams can choose to "skip" aspects of FLL, they will be disqualified from all awards if they choose to do so. In addition, all 3 aspects of FLL contribute to a student's growth. Therefore, South Windsor FIRST highly discourages teams from "skipping".