FLL 2011

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Starting a FLL Team - Watertown Robotics Style

Watertown Robotics' Mission is to help educate youth on Engineering and Manufacturing in the Watertown. Teams partnered with Watertown Robotics will receive support for their team including; mentorship, aid, training, supplies, and more. This page is designed to give some insight as to what a Watertown Robotics Team does and how to get started...

What is the committment? First Lego League is a national organization educating youth on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Watertown Robotics wishes to utilize that goal in spreading the concept in our area.

Step One - Recruit a Coach (Parent/Teacher/Other Volunteer)

    As a local team, you would be; (i.e., Responsibilities of a Coach)
  • ATTEND A COACHES MEETING
  • Recruiting youth members (6-10 middle school aged kids)
  • Supervising open lab meetings for the youth to learn and build their robots
  • Coordinate educational opportunities for the team
  • Chaperone your team to and from FLL Tournaments

Step Two - Recruit youth team members

Who should join? First Lego League is open to boys and girls ages 9-14. Watertown Robotics is looking for teams of 6-10 students with a mentor in the Watertown area.

Step Three - Fundraise

    How much does it cost?
  • Option A: $625.00 per Team Registration
  • * These fees include all major expenses of your Watertown Robotics League Team for the 2011 FLL season.
    . . * Watertown Robotics will provide free for the first two years a Lego Mindstorm's Kit and Software (valued at $400.00)
    . . * Teams then KEEP this kit after the 2nd year of participation (paid entry)
    . . * Teams move to payment Option B starting year 3
    * FLL Team Registration ($225),
    * FLL Field Kit & Table ($90),
    * Regional Entry Fee ($75),
    * * * Additional Perks provided by Watertown Robotics
    * Coaches Training in May,
    * Kick-off Meeting in September,
    * and more!!!

  • Option B: $425.00 per Team Registration
  • * Includes everything from Option A EXCEPT the Mindstorm Kit...


  • Teams will be "on their own" for travel arrangements, Team Shirts, State/National Advancement Fees, and possibly more during the season.

Step Four - Set your Meeting Days/Times/Locations

    What are Open Lab Meetings?
  • Teams need to "meet" to complete their robots...
  • Teams need to meet once a week at minimum, though twice a week or more is preferable.
  • One style of meeting is to have different groups working on different weekly worknights
  • Location can vary from a basic classroom to a public facility. (Not a home for liability...)

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