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NEOHBots News
NEOHBOTS NEWS
Issue 2, 9/27/2015
TRASH TREK
RALLY & TEST RUN VOLUNTEER
IMPORTANT
DATES
We’re gearing up
for the big event,
and you should, too!
The where, when,
who of upcoming
FLL and NEOHBots
events.
How to get involved
with FIRST Lego
League events.
TRASH TREK RALLY AND TEST RUN
Time to get ready for the big FLL event in
January. Teams are invited for a networking
and test run event held at the Akron STEM High
School. Sign up today!
Formerly known as the “Scrimmage”, the
NEOHBots team is preparing for this year’s
Trash Trek competition by holding a test
run event in which teams can come and get
to know other teams, get answers to some
of their difficult questions, meet judges,
referees, and other volunteers, and test out
their robot.
The Trash Trek Rally and Test Run will be
held at Akron’s STEM High School in the
former Central Hower High School.
Address: 123 S Forge St.
Akron, OH 44308
FLL volunteer training for judges and
referees will occur from 9:00 am through
12:00 noon. The Trash Trek Rally and Test
Run will then begin at noon and end at
4:00 pm.
Not sure your robot is ready for the event?
No problem! This event is designed so that
teams can get some practice with their own
robot.
Remember that this is not so much a
competition between teams as it is a
learning experience and a competition
against the Mission! Camaraderie and
teamwork is encouraged!
The Trask Trek Rally and Test Run will be a
lot fun for everyone! Sign up to attend with
your team at
http://goo.gl/forms/rNBfcO0nGN
Should you have any issues, or have any
questions, please contact Karen Plaster at
[email protected].
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NEOHBots at
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NEOHBots News
Issue 2, 9/27/2015
The Challenge
This year, the First Lego League (FLL) challenge is
called “Trash Trek”. Teams will explore trash – how
it’s made, where it goes when you throw it away,
and the implications of trash in our modern world.
More information found at:
http://www.firstlegoleague.org/
Remember to sign up for your chosen event on
October 1, 2015!
WE WANT YOU!
FIRST Lego League is a big, big event and
we need all the volunteers we can get!
From judging, to refereeing, to volunteer
coordination, and more – there is a spot
for you on our Volunteer Team. Here are
some of the different volunteer
opportunities available:
-­‐ Judge: FFL teams work together as
teams to create an autonomous robot
and present solutions to waste
management problems while sticking to
the FIRST Lego League Core Values!
Judges will observe with throughout their
presentation time and score them on
different criteria.
-­‐ Referee: Just like any other sport, there
needs to be someone that knows the
rules and ensures that game play is fair
and equal. Referees will stay by the
play boards and make sure that all the
rules are followed.
-­‐ Room Monitors: There will be a couple of
rooms reserved for FLL events, Room
Monitors will ensure that teams are in the
room they need to be in, when they need
to be there, and will provide any other
assistance.
Now you’re thinking “Wow! Where do I sign
up?” Well I’m glad you asked. Visit FLL
volunteer registration at:
https://my.usfirst.org/FIRSTPortal/Login/VI
MS_Login.aspx
Through this site, you can register to
volunteer at any of our Northeast Ohio
tournaments (listed in upcoming events)
throughout the fall. Additionally, judge
training is on-line. Once you have been
selected as a judge for a tournament, a link
will be provided to complete the training.
If you plan to be a referee or would prefer
training in person, here are a few
opportunities:
TRAINING DATES
-­‐ Volunteer Coordinator/Front Desk: There
are a lot of volunteers and a lot of
-­‐ Oct. 24 – Columbus State Training
teams, this volunteer will be responsible
for checking in teams and volunteers,
-­‐ Nov. 7 – Akron Training at the Trash
traffic control and directions, and
Trek Rally and Test Run. Register at:
general help wherever needed!
http://goo.gl/forms/S2V2WhtRm0
Should you have any questions surrounding Volunteering or the Trash Trek Rally and Test
Run, please feel free to contact Karen Plaster [email protected] with questions
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Oct. 24 – Columbus Training Event for
FLL Volunteers
Nov. 7 – Trash Trek Rally and Test Run,
Register at:
http://goo.gl/forms/e3Y8sbdMhW
REGIONAL
• Dec. 5 – Cleveland Orchard STEM School
• Dec. 12 – Solon
• Dec. 13 – Kirtland HS
DISTRICT
• Jan. 9, 2016 – University of Akron
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
FIRST Lego League volunteers are
8,000+ strong. From college students,
to teachers, to parents, to FIRST
alumni, sponsors, and friends, FLL
volunteers embark on their own
journey, learning and growing along
with the FLL participants.
FLL Volunteers can mentor and help
teams through coaching, judge or
volunteer at a FLL event! Each FLL
event takes the coordinator,
teamwork, and leadership of many
individuals.
We need you!