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Illinois Qualifier assignments have been released. Find them here: Qualifier Details
Expect to receive communication from the Tournament Coordinator by the week of Nov 6th. If you haven't heard from them by Nov 9th, please reach out!
Illinois will be piloting an alternate judging schedule for the 23/24 MASTERPIECE season in which teams will not be participating in a 30-minute judging block. Each team will have 2 separate judging sessions, one that focuses on the Innovation Project and how the team used the FIRST Core Values while working on the Innovation Project and one session that focuses on Robot Design and how the team used the FIRST Core Values while working on Robot Design.
The flowchart on page 35 of the Team Meeting Guide is superseded by this document: Illinois judging v2.pdf
Hop on the monthly coach calls to ask questions!
Registration is open!
Illinois Registration
Each team will need to select five qualifiers they can attend (in order of preference). Check out the qualifier list here and remember that, just because you selected one as your number one preference, doesn't mean the team will be assigned that event.
It's almost time. Illinois Registration is opening this Friday, September 15th.
Each team will need to select four qualifiers they can attend (in order of preference). Check out the qualifier list here and remember that, just because you selected one as your number one preference, doesn't mean the team will be assigned that event.
It happens to the best of us, sometimes those are parts are just not there (or the whole bag isn't there)!
Step 1: Verify the parts have been emptied from the bag completely. Those little pieces like to hide.
Step 2: Make sure the parts aren't in the unnumbered bags full of larger pieces (like the 13 technic beams) or loose in the box (32 length axles).
Step 3: After you've confirmed the part is just not there, call LEGO 1-844-903-5346 or use their website to request the missing parts.
This also applies if the dual lock is missing or if the mat is damaged or missing.
Get the most up to date info on National registration here https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll/cost-and-registration! If you experience difficulty registering or completing your National registration, screening your two coaches, etc, please contact FIRST technical support at (603) 666-3906 or (800) 871-8326. Choose or ask for Team Support.