Tournament Day 101 PRESENTED BY: EVIN HARRIS AND NICHOLAS ARDAVIN PLASMA ROBOTICS

Tournament Day 101 PRESENTED BY: EVIN HARRIS AND NICHOLAS ARDAVIN PLASMA ROBOTICS

Regional Competitions 1 Day Event 20-30 Teams Teams compete with their robot at least 3 times Teams are judged in 3 separate areas: Core Values, Technical Robot, & Project

Sample Tournament Schedule 7:30 8:30 Team Registration /Check-in 8:30-9:00 Coach Meeting 9:00 9:20 Opening Ceremonies 9:30 12:00 Judging Sessions & Robot Rounds 12:00 1:00 Lunch Break 1:00 3:00 Judging Sessions & Robot Rounds 3:00-4:00 Robot Tournament* 4:00 5:00 Closing Ceremony & Awards *at some tournaments if time allows

Practice Round Official Round 1 Official Round 2 Official Round 3 Robot/Core Judging Project Judging Team # Pit # Team Name Match # Time Table Match # Time Table Match # Time Table Match # Time Table Slot Room Time Slot Room Time 963 20 The LugNuts 8 9:43 A Blue1 13 11:26 A Red2 19 12:03 P Red2 43 2:30 P Red1 3 Robot4 10:20 A 6 Project2 12:35 P 1646 23 Robo Peeps 5 9:31 A Red2 13 11:26 A Red1 26 12:34 P Blue2 33 1:50 P Red1 5 Robot1 12:00 P 7 Project2 1:05 P 2326 4 The B.O.T. Team 16 10:18 A Blue2 12 11:22 A Blue2 21 12:11 P Red1 38 2:10 P Blue1 4 Robot3 10:50 A 1 Project4 9:25 A 2328 2 Battle Bots 4 9:27 A Blue2 3 10:43 A Red1 22 12:15 P Blue2 41 2:22 P Red1 8 Robot3 1:30 P 6 Project1 12:35 P 2332 5 Everyday Heroes 15 10:14 A Red1 15 11:34 A Red1 20 12:07 P Blue2 40 2:18 P Blue1 1 Robot4 9:20 A 4 Project4 10:55 A 2899 8 Knight-n-Galz 3 9:23 A Red1 16 11:38 A Blue2 25 12:30 P Red2 37 2:06 P Red1 4 Robot2 10:50 A 2 Project4 9:55 A 2900 13 Team Techno 1 9:15 A Red2 10 11:14 A Blue2 27 12:38 P Red1 45 2:38 P Red1 3 Robot1 10:20 A 5 Project1 12:05 P 2901 6 Team Radioactive 10 9:54 A Blue2 1 10:35 A Red1 19 12:03 P Red1 47 2:46 P Red2 1 Robot2 9:20 A 4 Project3 10:55 A 2902 7 The Lego Sherman's 3 9:23 A Red2 10 11:14 A Blue1 29 12:46 P Red1 34 1:54 P Blue2 2 Robot3 9:50 A 3 Project4 10:25 A 3552 28 Legocy 14 10:10 A Blue2 12 11:22 A Blue1 17 11:55 A Red2 39 2:14 P Red2 6 Robot3 12:30 P 8 Project4 1:35 P 4826 31 Lego Ace 6 9:35 A Blue1 15 11:34 A Red2 32 12:58 P Blue2 42 2:26 P Blue1 4 Robot1 10:50 A 5 Project3 12:05 P 5671 30 Frostbyte 15 10:14 A Red2 7 10:59 A Red2 24 12:23 P Blue1 36 2:02 P Blue2 1 Robot3 9:20 A 7 Project4 1:05 P 6939 15 Diamond Eagles 7 9:39 A Red1 8 11:03 A Blue1 17 11:55 A Red1 48 2:50 P Blue2 6 Robot4 12:30 P 2 Project2 9:55 A 7184 26 Payne 7th 13 10:06 A Red1 16 11:38 A Blue1 28 12:42 P Blue1 46 2:42 P Blue2 7 Robot1 1:00 P 1 Project1 9:25 A 7651 25 Payne 8th 6 9:35 A Blue2 4 10:47 A Blue2 23 12:19 P Red1 43 2:30 P Red2 7 Robot2 1:00 P 8 Project3 1:35 P 8057 17 Smith Engineering Explorers 1 9 9:50 A Red2 14 11:30 A Blue2 27 12:38 P Red2 48 2:50 P Blue1 3 Robot2 10:20 A 5 Project4 12:05 P 8469 29 Blockaholics 8 9:43 A Blue2 6 10:55 A Blue1 23 12:19 P Red2 39 2:14 P Red1 7 Robot4 1:00 P 8 Project1 1:35 P 8732 16 Smith Engineering Explorers 2 16 10:18 A Blue1 2 10:39 A Blue1 22 12:15 P Blue1 44 2:34 P Blue2 6 Robot1 12:30 P 4 Project1 10:55 A 9015 14 Challengers 11 9:58 A Red2 8 11:03 A Blue2 28 12:42 P Blue2 35 1:58 P Red1 5 Robot4 12:00 P 7 Project1 1:05 P 9380 21 Franklin Bots #1 10 9:54 A Blue1 1 10:35 A Red2 30 12:50 P Blue1 34 1:54 P Blue1 4 Robot4 10:50 A 5 Project2 12:05 P 9381 22 Franklin Bots #2 12 10:02 A Blue1 4 10:47 A Blue1 18 11:59 A Blue1 33 1:50 P Red2 6 Robot2 12:30 P 1 Project2 9:25 A 11096 11 Robo Knights 5 9:31 A Red1 5 10:51 A Red1 31 12:54 P Red1 37 2:06 P Red2 8 Robot2 1:30 P 2 Project3 9:55 A 11099 12 The Tera-Bots 13 10:06 A Red2 5 10:51 A Red2 18 11:59 A Blue2 47 2:46 P Red1 1 Robot1 9:20 A 6 Project4 12:35 P 11151 1 Thunderbotz 14 10:10 A Blue1 3 10:43 A Red2 25 12:30 P Red1 45 2:38 P Red2 7 Robot3 1:00 P 1 Project3 9:25 A 11157 10 Metal Hands 12 10:02 A Blue2 11 11:18 A Red1 31 12:54 P Red2 38 2:10 P Blue2 3 Robot3 10:20 A 8 Project2 1:35 P 11168 9 A.I. 4 9:27 A Blue1 9 11:10 A Red2 32 12:58 P Blue1 36 2:02 P Blue1 5 Robot3 12:00 P 3 Project1 10:25 A 12244 3 The P.I.N.K.S. 2 9:19 A Blue1 14 11:30 A Blue1 21 12:11 P Red2 40 2:18 P Blue2 2 Robot1 9:50 A 3 Project2 10:25 A 12750 24 tobedecided 2 9:19 A Blue2 9 11:10 A Red1 30 12:50 P Blue2 41 2:22 P Red2 2 Robot2 9:50 A 7 Project3 1:05 P 13298 27 Robolution 9 9:50 A Red1 11 11:18 A Red2 26 12:34 P Blue1 35 1:58 P Red2 5 Robot2 12:00 P 3 Project3 10:25 A 13368 18 Falcon Robotics l 11 9:58 A Red1 2 10:39 A Blue2 29 12:46 P Red2 46 2:42 P Blue1 8 Robot4 1:30 P 4 Project2 10:55 A 13371 19 Falcon Robotics ll 7 9:39 A Red2 6 10:55 A Blue2 24 12:23 P Blue2 44 2:34 P Blue1 8 Robot1 1:30 P 2 Project1 9:55 A 18886 32 Whittier Wildcats 1 9:15 A Red1 7 10:59 A Red1 20 12:07 P Blue1 42 2:26 P Blue2 2 Robot4 9:50 A 6 Project3 12:35 P It is helpful to assign a parent or mentor to be in charge of keeping the team on schedule for the day

Check In Get to the event in plenty of time so you are not rushed. Make sure all your team has signed up and filled out permission slips online (in the STIMS system) or that you have the required permission slips with you. Just one person needs to check the whole team in. While the coach is checking in, the rest of the team can be setting up the pit. Make sure everyone knows your team number. This is how you will be called and known throughout the day.

The Pit This is where you keep all your materials and your robot while you are not competing or presenting to the judges. You can display your project posters / information for others to see. You can decorate your pit if you wish. Some teams bring things to handout. The pit is usually fairly small and has one table for you to use. When available, make sure someone is at the pit to answer questions

Robot Competitions Usually there is 1 practice round and 3 competition rounds. Highest Score Wins the robot rounds. Your top score is how you are ranked. Remember to charge your robot between rounds. Don t forget any attachments or accessories you need. Carry your robot around in a container to protect it. Know your team number. You will be called and cued up by team number not team name. Judging sessions take priority over robot rounds. So if there is a conflict, go to your judging session first.

Robot Judging Session This is where your team will show your robot to the judges and explain your design and strategy decisions. Bring your robot and all attachments with you. The judges will have the team run a mission or two for them to see. Have a couple missions ready to show. Bring a copy of your programming for the judges. The team should be able to explain unique features about their robot. Be prepared for things not to work correctly. Judging tables are often not in as good of shape as competition tables. Don t let it throw your team. No coaches/mentors/parents are allowed in any judging sessions.

Project Judging Sessions This is where the team gets to present what they have learned while doing their project and what their solution to the problem is. Prepare a presentation ahead of time. Creativity counts! There is a time limit of 5 minutes for the presentation. This includes set up, so don t make it too complicated. (No adults can help with this). You can use technology, but don t rely too heavily on it. There are often problems, so have a back-up plan if it doesn t work. Make sure you identify the problem you are solving and are clear about what your solution is. Make sure everyone on the team has a role in the presentation. The last few minutes will be judges asking questions about your project, so be prepared with answers.

Core Values Judging Session The core values judging consists of a simple activity the team solves together and then a team presentation about their core values. Be sure to make and bring a core values poster board. Practice some team building activities during the season so the team gets used to working together. It s not about how you complete the challenge, it s about the teamwork. Practice presenting your core values ahead of time so the team doesn t just read off their poster. The judges will usually ask the kids some questions about their core values.

Robot Tournament Some regionals will have an optional robot tournament at the end of competition for teams that are interested in participating. This is a fun way to run your robot a few more times, so don t put it away too quickly. They are usually single or double elimination tournaments. This doesn't count towards awards, it is simply for fun. You usually need to sign up to enter. Listen for announcements at the end of the regular robot rounds. If you don t enter, find a team or two to cheer on.

FLL Scoring Core Values Project Robot Game Tech. Judging Overall Ranking is 1/3 core values, 1/3 Project, & 1/3 Robot (half robot game and half technical judging).

Closing Ceremonies & Awards All the teams will gather together at the end to celebrate the end of another great tournament. All teams will receive a medal. Be prepared to give lots of high fives! You have to participate in all judged areas and robot games to be eligible to win an award. Awards are based on merit and scores. The top teams will move on to state. The championship teams, and those moving on to the state tournament, must rank in the top 40% in the robot rounds.

FLL Tournament Tips Remember to have fun! Dress up get matching shirts and/or hats. At the tournament, spend time looking at what other teams have done. Plan what you are going to do for lunch before tournament day. Even if you aren t ready to compete, come to the tournament and do what you can. Bring a box of extra supplies (Extension Cords, Robot Batteries/Chargers, Tools, etc.)

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