Registration for this qualifier will be $150/team and can be paid either in advance or at the door. Registration can be paid in three forms:

• Cash

• Check, written to Discovery Polybotz Inc

• CashApp to $DHSpolybotz https://cash.app/$DHSPolybotz

Please email lauren.jefferson517@gmail.com at least two weeks in advance of the event if you would like an invoice.

Lunch Pre-Orders

Pizza and salad will be available for lunch pre-order here: https://forms.gle/AfEPUmAgwfbToH5k6

Lunch pre-orders must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 28!

Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase during the day of the event!

SATURDAY, 11/15, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Volunteer/Team Check-In Opens

8:00 a.m. Practice Tables Open & Sensor Calibration

8:40 – 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies & Explore Parade (Gymnasium)

9:10 a.m. Robot Game Rounds + Judging Begin

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break* (Teams / Volunteers)

1:15 p.m. Rounds Resume

3:00 – 3:50 p.m. Exhibition Tournament

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Closing Ceremonies

4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Teardown and Clean Up

A match & judging schedule will be available at least one week before the event via FLL Nexus.

*Teams in Round 5 for judging will have at least 50 minutes between the end of judging and their next match

Team Reminders

Scheduling Priorities

If you have any problems with your schedule, please come to the event check-in table. We have prioritized our events for the day in case there are any unforseen time overlaps:

1. Priority One – Judging (You should ALWAYS make this event on time)

2. Priority Two – Matches (any matches missed due to a schedule conflict will be made up)

3. Priority Three – Lunch

The Pits

Electrical power will be supplied to each pit; however, Teams are encouraged to make sure laptops are charged prior to the event. Each Team should bring the following items with them:

• 12- or 25-foot extension cord

• Multi-outlet power-strip/surge protector

• Camp chairs (only 2) – there is no seating provided in the pits, however there will be seating available in the bleachers and the cafeteria.

• Computer or tablet used for code (will not be allowed at the competition tables)

Table Info

• Teams will be guaranteed four matches at the table. Two sets of table pairs (4 tables) will be run for official matches

• Two practice tables will be available. Teams can sign up for one time slot at a time to practice.

Judging Rooms

Teams must provide their own audio/visual equipment and bring anything into the judging room that they would like to be considered, including their robot and attachments, innovation project materials, etc.

• Each judging session will follow the judging session flowchart.

• Judging will take place in classrooms.

• One adult is allowed (but not required) to be present at their team’s judging session as a silent observer.

• No recording will be allowed in the judging room.

Awards

• Champion’s Award Winner (1), Finalist (1)

• Robot Performance Winner (1), Finalist (1)

• Core Values Winner (1), Finalist (1)

• Innovation Project Winner (1), Finalist (1)

• Robot Design Winner (1), Finalist (1)

• Judges’ Award (up to 2)

• Coach/Mentor Award (1)

• Volunteer of the Year (1)

Mentor Award

Please encourage teams to nominate their mentor and return the forms to Lauren Jefferson or Alron D’Mello by no later than noon the day of the event (Saturday, Dec. 6). Nomination forms will be distributed on each pit table the day of the event. Nominations can also be filled out in advance here: https://forms.gle/6U3J1dexw4ec8ve78

Volunteer Packet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18QjLCUktcY8eTsTXRIaZTVVJacSY2ZECAUCbRn1BQUA/edit?usp=drive_link 

All FIRST events, including this one, are free for spectators and open to the public! Robot game matches will be held in the gymnasium and the pits, where teams will be when they are not competing, will be in the cafeteria. Please refer to the schedule for the timing of activities, and if you are looking for a specific team, it will be very helpful to know their name and/or number for event staff to assist you!

In addition to the teams competing, we will have several activities including:

• Concessions

• Robot Demo

• LEGO Table

• Coloring Table & Make Your Own Button

• Mini STEM Kit Workshops

FIRST CORE VALUES

The FIRST Core Values are fundamental to FIRST and unique to its programs. They emphasize friendly sportsmanship, respect for others’ contributions, teamwork, learning, and community involvement and are part of our commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of unity.

Discovery
We explore new skills and ideas.

Innovation
We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.

Impact
We apply what we learn to improve our world.

Inclusion
We respect each other and embrace our differences.

Teamwork
We are stronger when we work together.

Fun
We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

Robot Game

Get ready to dig deep into history as this year’s UNEARTHED robot game takes you on an exciting archaeological adventure. Prepare to unearth hidden treasures and piece together the past as you embark on this thrilling journey of discovery!

Watch the UNEARTHED Robot Game video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErDj8myI_Tg

Innovation Project

In the UNEARTHED season, teams are challenged to identify a problem faced by archaeologists and propose a solution that can help. 

Archaeologists use the archaeological process to reconstruct and understand the artifacts they have unearthed. Whether they are excavating a site or studying materials in a laboratory, it takes people working together with technology to find the clues needed to understand how past generations lived, learned, and celebrated. 

To learn more about the FIRST Lego League Challenge Program: https://www.firstlegoleague.org/about