Spartan FIRST LEGO League Challenge - East Lansing Regional Tournament

Second Annual Shell sponsored Spartan Engineering                       
FIRST LEGO League Challenge - East Lansing Regional Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008 in the IM-Circle on the MSU Campus. A total of sixteen FIRST LEGO League teams from the state of Michigan including ten teams sponsored by MSU Engineering, will compete in the regional tournament to earn the rights to advance to the State Tournament in mid-December.

Teams will compete to gain maximum points in the area of Teamwork, Research Presentation, Technical Interview, and their Robot Performance category.

Each annual Challenge has two parts, the Project and the Robot Game. Working in teams of up to 10 kids and guided by at least one adult coach, team members have about 10 weeks to:

• Build an autonomous robot that will, in 2 minutes and 30 seconds, complete pre-designed missions
  
• Analyze, research, and invent a solution for a given assignment
• Create a clever presentation about their solution to perform in front of a panel of judges

The culmination of all that hard work for many teams is the participation in an FLL event. FLL events are much like sporting events! Referees monitor and score the robot game. Judges review team presentations. Teams earn awards and trophies. It’s a pumped-up environment with music and excitement, and there is a ton of cheering.

On top of that, teams can use this web site to broaden communication and enrich their FLL experience.

This years mission?

Building a Global Game Plan

Embark on an exploration of the earth's climate in the Climate Connections Challenge! Discover the links between science, people, resources and communities. Unearth how we learn about past climates and delve into questions surrounding our current and future climatic conditions. Join FLL teams in creating a global game plan as they make these Climate Connections!

Every year, FLL works with experts in the field to create a Challenge that relates to a significant real-world issue. The end result is a two-part Challenge that requires research to complete The Project, and science and engineering to master the complex missions of The Robot Game. It’s a fun and exciting way to encourage kids’ minds.

Information for registered East Lansing Regional Tournament teams

Event schedule?

A detailed schedule, pit assignment, building map, MSU Engineering K-8 brochures, and snacks for each team will be distributed at the registration table. Tournament registration fee of $40 will be collected and will be donated to the MSU Food Bank. Please make the check out to Michigan State University Food Bank.

Team Master Competition Schedule

View Schedule 

IM Circle competition layout (map)

View Competition Layout Map 

Is there a fee to attend?
$40 team registration fee. Registration fee will be given to Michigan State University Food Bank as a charity on behalf of the Spartan FIRST LEGO League Challenge Regional Tournament.

Can anyone attend?
This is a public event and everyone is welcome especially those who are elementary grade level students to 8th grade age students. Michigan State University's College of Engineering Formula SAE racing and the SAE Baja cars will be set up their exhibits at the tournament site.  

From Ann Arbor
23 North to 96 West to 127 North
(see ALL, below)

From Detroit
96 West to 127 North
(see ALL, below)

From Flint
69 South to 127 South
(see ALL, below)

From Kalamazoo
94 East to 69 North to 96 East to 127 North
(see ALL, below)

From St. Johns
27 South to 127 South
(see ALL, below)

ALL:
From 127, get off at the Trowbridge exit. Cross over Harrison Road. You are now on Red Cedar road. Parking lot 62w is in back of the Stadium on Red Cedar and Chestnut road.

PARKING:
Parking is FREE! For your convenience, we have reserved Parking Lot 62w. Parking Lot 62w is located on Red Cedar road, next to IM-Sports West and across the bridge of the IM-Circle. Please inform the parking attendant that you are here for the Spartan FIRST LEGO League Challenge Regional Tournament at the IM-Circle.

Accommodations for disabilities are available. If you need to make arrangements, please contact us by November 5th by contacting Drew Kim, kima@egr.msu.edu

On behalf of the College of Engineering I would like to thank you for volunteering your time for the Shell - MSU College of Engineering Spartan Challenge FIRST LEGO League Regional Tournament. We are excited to host Second Annual Spartan Challenge on the campus of beautiful Michigan State University and here are some information you need to know.

What time do I need to be there?

Except for Teamwork, Research Presentation, and Technical Judges, all volunteers should report to the Volunteer Check-in table by 7:45 a.m. at the IM-Circle. You will need to receive your instruction from the Volunteer Coordinator at the volunteer information session at 7:45 a.m. in the volunteer room. You will also need to pick up your volunteer shirt at the volunteer room. Panera's bagels, rolls, and coffee will be available.

Volunteers are also needed on Friday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. at the IM-Circle to set up for the tournament and after the tournament on Saturday to breakdown tables and chairs.