The FIRST LEGO League (FLL) program is an excellent way for young people to experience the excitement of technical creativity and gain insights in the possibility of a a technical careers. Participating on an FLL team is a fun way to learn about mechanical design and computer programming as well as teamwork and other life skills. No previous technical or programming experience is required to join a team. The robots are programmed using a "flow chart" rather than a traditional programming language. Coaches sometimes have the help of a technical mentor to help teach the team members how to build and program a robot. Many teams combine the roles of coach and mentor in or two adults. ORTOP offers free workshops for potential coaches and mentors.
Teams are made up of young people from nine to fourteen years old. Teams can be organized at schools, at clubs or troops, or in neighborhoods. The main requirement is that an adult take the responsibility for registering a team and scheduling their meetings. New coaches should review our information on fundraising and scholarships.
The ORTOP FLL Qualifying Tournaments are open to Oregon teams and teams that reside in a county that adjoins the Oregon state boundary, such as Clark County, Washington. Teams outside these areas are welcome to apply for participation at an Oregon tournament but should a tournament become full, teams from Oregon and adjoining counties will be given first priority. Learn how to start a team.
FIRST LEGO League
(4th - 9th Graders)
ages 9 - 14 years old
CLICK HERE TO SEE DETAILS OF THE Body Forward Challenge
________________ Can FIRST® LEGO® League Teams improve our quality of life? Through the 2010 Body Forward™ Challenge, 9 to 14 year olds will explore the cutting-edge world of Biomedical Engineering to discover innovative ways to repair injuries, overcome genetic predispositions, and maximize the body's potential, with the intended purpose of leading happier and healthier lives. BODY FORWARD FLYER
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2010-2011 FLL/ORTOP Schedule
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Q: My child (or my student) wants to be on a FIRST LEGO League Team in Fall 2010 ?
_______________________________ 9/3/10 - FLL REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!!! About 2500 United States FLL Registration slots remain. Expected to go quickly when school starts. Don't delay- register today! CLICK HERE for registration information
222 FLL Teams have register so far - CLICK HERE to see who is in the Game!
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LAST CHANCE.....
FLL WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
ORTOP FIRST® LEGO® League Coach and Mentor Training Workshop registration is now open - Click here for calendar and registration. Last Chance Workshop Flyer
Two Series Workshops remain. Space is limited. NEW!!!- Expanded workshops for Roseburg, Hood River, Lincoln City and McMinnville added to schedule.
ORTOP FLL SCHOLARSHIPS
ORTOP FIRST® LEGO® League New Team Scholarship Application process is now open. Scholarships are limited to teams meeting in Oregon and SW Washington. Click here for details. APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL SEPT. 15 or when funds are depleted.
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Intel Oregon FIRST LEGO League 2009 Championships presented by Rockwell Collins were held on January 16 and 17, 2010 at
Liberty High School in Hillsboro.
Here are the awards distributed at the tournaments:
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