North Dakota’s FIRST® LEGO® League Robotics Program
Official Web Site!
2009 Tournament Date is Sat. Jan. 31, 2009
Betty Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks, ND
New teams go to
http://www.usfirst.org/what/fll/content.aspx?id=398
for important information on how to get started.
Teams must get registered soon, as there a limited number of teams allowed internationally each year and registration ends when those slots are filled. This usually happens in early September of each year!
NDFLL Championship Tournament registration will happen in November. Watch this site for the form and other information.
2008/09 FLL Challenge - Climate Connections
Building a Global Game Plan
Embark on an exploration of the earth's climate in the FIRST LEGO League's 2008 Climate Connections Challenge! Discover the links between science, people, resources and communities. Unearth how we learn about past climates and delve into questions surrounding our current and future climatic conditions. Join FIRST LEGO League teams in creating a global game plan as they make these Climate Connections!
NEW!!!!!
Neat new idea for sorting the robot kit so you can easily find parts and establish your part inventory
click here for instructions
From FLL directly, here are many resources for your teams' use:
http://firstlegoleague.org/community/fll/game.aspx
The Climate Connections missions are available for video download at:
http://www.techbrick.com/Lego/LEGO2008/Resources/FLLVideo/download.html
Here are some new sites for coaches to go to for helpful information:
This site has several helpful files for downloading:
http://www.techbrick.com/Lego/LEGO2008/Resources/FLLVideo/download.html
This site has coaching materials, gear ratios worksheets, etc.
http://flrobotics.org/Cool_Stuff.htm
2008 Tournament Schedule (click here for the .pdf file)
Click here for the Tournament Program
2007/2008 FLL Challenge - Power Puzzle!
Tournament Date
Sat. Jan. 26 2008
ND Championship FLL Tournament (open to teams from ND, SD MT, and MN)
Betty Engelstad Sioux Center (click here for arena info)
UND Campus (click here for map)
Grand Forks, ND
2008 ND Official Tournament Registration form click here
 Our tournament is free and open to the public! Opening ceremonies are at 9 am, competition runs from 9:30 am to 1:15 pm, with the awards ceremony at 2 pm.
Click here to download the 2007 tournament program
Click here for 2007 tournament schedule
New NDFLL Video available to download, click here (it takes quite a bit of time).
This video was produced by UND's Television Center. It tells the story of a team from the beginning of the season through the tournament. It is about 9 minutes long.
For a copy of the video, contact Cheryl Osowski at cherylosowski@mail.und.edu
New Robotics Kits Available August 1
Click here to see information about the new Mindstorms NXT robotics kit. Note: you do not need a new kit to continue to compete.
New Coaches
Click here to view a quickstart guide to LEGO Mindstorms
Business Week Magazine story on LEGO Mindstorms NXT
To see this article, click here
Jan. 28, 2006 Tournament Program
Click here for full program
Jan. 29 2005 State Tournament Program
Click here to download the program
ND Tournament Awards
Click here to download the list of 2006 award winners
Click here to download the list of 2005 tournament award winners
To view pictures from the 2004 ND State Tournament, click here
UND’s School of Engineering and Mines is the FIRST LEGO League Robotics North Dakota Official Tournament Partner. In this role, the School is organizing not only North Dakota’s annual tournament, but is also serving as a clearinghouse for all North Dakota teams interested in participating in FIRST LEGO League Robotics and for all potential team and event sponsors in North Dakota.
Potential ND teams and sponsors are asked to download the North Dakota Tournament registration packet (.pdf file) and to peruse the FIRST Jr. Robotics web site at http://www.firstlegoleague.org/default.aspx?pid=70 for program updates, national registration, and information.
For information on how to participate in the team forum (a great resource for teams with questions), go to http://www.firstlegoleague.org/default.aspx?pid=4610
For other great resources to help teams just getting started, go to
http://www.firstlegoleague.org/default.aspx?pid=310
To view the coaches manual developed by the MNFLL program, click here.
To receive a VHS copy of the ZOOM 30 minute episode on coaching a FLL team, contact cherylosowski@mail.und.nodak.edu
To receive a CD of video training sessions on "How to Build a Robot" and "How to Program a Robot", contact cherylosowski@mail.und.nodak.edu
TEAMS FAQ: An extremely helpful FLL FAQ has been made available to teams. It can be found at http://www.fll-freak.com/faq Please check it out for helpful hints on, for instance, how to print out a copy of your Mindstorms programs to provide to the judges at the competition.
Consent Form: Be sure to have all volunteers and team members sign the FLL Consent Form - to download the form click here. We will be asking you to submit copies of the signed forms when you arrive at the ND Tournament.
Field Setup: Be sure to follow the instructions found at http://www.firstlegoleague.org/default.aspx?pid=14160 when setting up your field and table.
Challenge Table: Be sure when constructing your challenge table that you follow the instructions provided on the FIRST web site, as the proportions of your table need to match the competition tables, or your robot may not perform optimally. The instructions are at: http://www.firstlegoleague.org/default.aspx?pid=14170
Coaches Manual: We have a coaches manual designed by MN FLL for your
use. Click here to download the manual.
Dual Lock: It is very important that you follow the instructions provided on the Challenge web site for application of the dual lock to adhere the challenge pieces to the mat, as your robot will behave differently if the pieces are not attached the same as they will be at the competition.
2003 ND FLL Tournament
To view a .pdf file presentation about the FIRST Lego League Jr. Robotics
program, click here |
