1. How do I become an FLL team?
2. What else does the national website tell me?
3. What can I find out from the Official FLL Indiana website which is offered by the host Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)?
4. Do I have to attend a qualifying tournament?
5. When do I register for the Indiana tournaments?
6. What registration fees must I plan to pay in addition to becoming an FLL team and buying the robotic kits and field set-up kits etc.?
7. How can I cover the cost for these fees?
8. Do I have to be part of a school to participate in these tournaments?
1. How do I become an FLL team?
Register as an FLL team on the national website. All information about the procedures for becoming a team and ordering materials are on that site. Check out "Get Involved" in the menu. Also check this website under FLL Newcomer Info on top right side bar.
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2. What else does the national website tell me?
From the national website you will also find out: this years theme, schedule of important dates, procedures to order materials, details on the Challenge once it is revealed. Once you are an official team you will receive a manual with further instructions. You will also have access to the team forum and technical support.
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3. What can I find out from the Indiana Championship FLL website which is offered by the host IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne)?
Check out our Indiana website to find out about registration for the qualifying and state tournaments, links to the qualifying tournament websites and lots of other information about the Indiana Championship and Qualifying tournaments.
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4. Do I have to attend a qualifying tournament?
Yes, you have to attend one of six (6) qualifying tournaments first and the top 48 teams will move on to the state tournament. A select percentage of teams from each tournament advance and that percentage is based on the registration number for each tournament.
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5. When do I register for the Indiana tournaments?
Registration for qualifying tournaments is done in October through the Indiana State FLL website. Registration for the Championship Tournament, once you have qualified, is also done through this website.
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6. What registration fees must I plan to pay in addition to becoming an FLL team and buying the robotic kits and fleld set up kits etc.?
In addition to the fee for becoming an FLL team ($225), there is a fee for the qualifying tournament you choose to attend (usually $40) and a fee for the Championship Tournament (usually $35) if your team advances. You can plan on about $300 total cost in fees. The fees help to cover the cost for hosting the tournaments. Since the cost for hosting these tournaments is high, sponsors are also necessary. The sponsor for the Indiana Championship tournament is ITT Corporation.
Once you have registered for the qualifying tournament in Indiana of your choice, you will then be contacted by the qualifying tournament director and given the details you need.
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7. How can I cover the cost for these fees?
There are several possibilities:
First, a school system may cover the cost. Be prepared to demonstrate the value of the program and connection to Indiana State Standards.
Second, private business sponsor(s) in your area who wish to support engineering or technical education. At most tournaments your team will probably wear a special team shirt. Your team sponsor can be on the shirt.
Third, family or community organization sponsors. In the case of a home school or a community group, you may be able to have the families of participants (if they can afford it) donate toward the fees or have an organization like a youth group sponsor a team.
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8. Do I have to be part of a school to participate in these tournaments?
No, in fact many professionals interested in technology, parents, teachers, youth workers, etc. form teams and participate in the Indiana tournaments. Teams must have 4-10 members between the ages of 9-14.
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