Team Information Final Checks

Greetings FIRST LEGO League Oregon,

In this post you will find:

1. Last Chance to Check Your Team Information
2. Words of Guidance From a Former Coach - Tom Watson
3. Tech Talk presented by FIRST Tech Challenge Team Total Chaos

1)  Last Chance to Check Your Team Information

On Friday, all team information will be locked for the season! Please make sure your team name and status is correct on the Oregon Nationally Registered Teams and Qualifying Tournament Status sheet. Your team information and NAME will be printed on all tournament materials EXACTLY as you see it on the sheet. 

If you need to change a team name, please use this form before NOON on Friday, October 21.

If you need to change a coach name or affiliation please email Loridee

If you are not registered for a QT and you thought you filled out the application, email Loridee

If you aren't marked as paid and are fairly sure you've done that, email Loridee

If you do not see your team number at all - then you haven't finished your national registration CALL Loridee @ ORTOP

Tournament Assignments will be ADDED to this page by November 7.

2)  Words of Guidance From a Former Coach - Tom Watson

I love having the opportunity to share insights our coaches and community. This insight came from some email snaffus we experienced in September, but after clearing it with Tom, I'm happy to let all of you benefit from his experience.

I was there in the beginning and had a wonderful 5 years with our team. They outgrew FLL and started FTC. Now they are separated into different teams and doing quite well.

Let the team do the work. All you need to do is read the challenge and then challenge the team to come up with solutions. Too much technical knowledge can be a detriment. Schedule the field trips, continue to challenge the team, help them notice when they are stuck on an issue and need to move on so solutions will come as they progress, and instill in them that this project is not for a trophy. This project is a journey they cannot measure the success of.

Most teams come to the tournament with simple 3 point robots that do little on the field but give them a chance to learn about robots and making them move. Out and back is a great accomplishment for a 1st year team. A well-spoken report is awesome but anything to show effort fun and rewarding. Paying attention to and meeting the other teams on tournament day will teach them more than anything else during the season.
Tip #1. Kid’s need food. Who brings food to your meetings. 

Thomas R. Watson

3) Tech Talk presented by FIRST Tech Challenge Team Total Chaos
Everyone is  invited to an exciting and informative Tech Talk presented by FIRST Tech Challenge Team Total Chaos. 
The event takes place this Saturday, October 22nd starting at 10:00 am at the Intel Jones Farm Conference Auditorium.
It is free of charge. A great way to learn more about new advancements in neurosciences, sports medicine and technology. 
Team members, mentors and parents are encouraged to attend. No sign-up is required. 
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE 

Best Wishes,
Loridee