Year: 2016

Required Forms and Documentation for FIRST LEGO League Jr.

View All ResourcesIntroduction for FIRST LEGO League Jr. This page is designed for coaches in the Central California Area.  All teams are expected to submit required forms by the deadlines listed below. It is important to note that Central Valley Robotics has its own team management system that is separate from the FIRST Registration System.  The local registration system is…
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2016 Challenge Questions and Answers

View All ResourcesThe following page lists the answers to common questions, or official interpretations from Central Valley Robotics.  Please submit new questions using the button below: Ask a Question!Ask a Question! Name(required) Email Team Number(s) Question Type(required) Robot Game Judging Other Question(required) Submit Δ Judging Answers and Clarifications 1. Can a team’s project target multiple animals or multiple people? A team’s…
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2016 FIRST LEGO League Coach Seminars

Overview Central Valley Robotics formally invites all Central Valley FIRST LEGO League Teams to join us for our Coach Seminars.  These meetings allow coaches to ask questions to CVR Staff regarding the missions, robot design, programming, rules, or any other part of the competition in preparation for our Central California Tournaments. While these meetings are not mandatory, we highly recommend all…
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2016 FIRST LEGO League Challenge Now Available

Today is Global Challenge Release for the 2016 FIRST LEGO League Season: ANIMAL ALLIES! Teams can now access the Official Challenge Materials, including the new Challenge Document and Challenge Guide.  Watch the official release videos below! Don’t forget to attend the 2016 Central Valley Kickoff this weekend! Learn More about the 2016 Challenge!Important Links Download the Challenge Materials!Download the Building Instructions!Attend…
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2016 Challenge Materials and Resources

View All ResourcesDownload the Challenge Documents 2016 Challenge Document (11×17)2016 Challenge Document (A4)View the Challenge Guide!Download the Challenge Guide!Download Mobile Version (2mb) Download Web Version (6mb) Download Print Version (50mb) View the Field Setup Guide!Download the Field Setup GuideDownload Mobile Version (2mb) Download Web Version (6mb) Download Print Version (50mb) 2016 Challenge UpdatesCan’t play the above video? Watch on YouTube…
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2016 Challenge Documents and Resources

View All ResourcesDownload the Challenge Documents 2016 Challenge DocumentTeam Resources Engineering Notebook Register your Team to View!Team Meeting Guide Register your Team to View!Note: The Engineering Notebooks and Team Meeting Guide are shipped as printed copies to teams and are not available in a digital format. FIRST will mail the materials once a team has completed national registration. Building Resources WeDo 2.0…
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2016 FIRST LEGO League Jr. Challenge Updates

The 2016 FIRST LEGO League Jr. Season is full of some amazing changes that greatly expand the availability of the program, and make it easier for anyone to coach a team. New Materials FIRST worked with the SEA Research Foundation to pilot a new model for FIRST LEGO League Jr in the spring of 2016, which was very successful, and…
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2016 Central Valley Kickoff – September 3, 2016

Kickoff Recordings Kickoff Slide Decks and FlyersKickoff InformationKickoff Recordings These videos are provided as a reference. They do not represent official policies or rules and cannot be used to justify actions to tournament officials. Please read the Season Standards Manual and Challenge Documents for official rules at events. Keynote Kickoff Slide Decks and FlyersThe kickoff flyer and slide decks are…
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Building the Inspire Set

View All ResourcesInstructions for building the FIRST LEGO League Jr. Inspire Set can be found below. 2017 Inspire Set Building Instructions Download InstructionsElement Overview – Bag 1Element Overview – Bag 1WeDo Instructions Use these instructions to connect your inspire model to your version of WeDo! WeDo 1.0WeDo 2.02016 Inspire Set Building Instructions Download Instructions
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