HD14: Making a Big SPLASH!

Greetings FIRST LEGO League Oregon,

In this update, you will find:

1. Good Luck Week 1 Teams and Volunteers!
2. Presentations at Cedar Mill Library
3. Why No Team Is Ever Ready
4. Hands in Pockets
5. Celebrate In Success!

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HD13: Tournament Week Coach Checklist

Greetings FIRST LEGO League Oregon,

This special edition of the FIRST LEGO League Oregon Update is for current coaches. Please use this email as a tournament week checklist to determine what you need for their tournament either this weekend or next!  This list is a supplement to be included with the official Qualifying Tournament Checklist you have already received.

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November Mission Model Discussion: BASE

In this our final entry in the November Mission Model Discussion for HYDRO DYANMICS,  we are going to talk about Base and robot operations at the table. Specifically, what is in Base and how to successfully Launch and the Return to Base. FIRST rules for Launches and Returns change from year-to-year, sometimes it is easy to miss an update, so even if you are an experienced team it is good to review what is a legal launch and what is a legal return, so your team can avoid unnecessary delays and penalties.

November Mission Model Discussion: PENALTIES

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M18 - FAUCET

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M17 - SLINGSHOT

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M16 - WATER COLLECTION

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M15 - FIRE

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M14 - WATER WELL

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M13 - FLOWER

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M12 - SLUDGE

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

HD12: It's All Going Swimmingly

Greetings FIRST LEGO League Oregon,

In this update, you will find:

1. Links About Oregon Qualifying Tournaments
2. Robot Game Rule Advice from the Oregon Head Referee
3. Things about Qualifying Tournaments You Already Forgot (according to my Inbox)
4. Team Goals - NOVEMBER
5. Does Your Project Meet the FIRST Requirements?

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November Mission Model Discussion: M11 - PIPE CONSTRUCTION

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M10 - PIPE REPLACEMENT

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M09 - TRIPOD

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M08 - MANHOLE COVERS

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M07 - FOUNTAIN

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M06 - WATER TREATMENT part 2, Using the Model

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M06 - WATER TREATMENT part 1, Making Sure it Works

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M05 - FILTER

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M04 - RAIN

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: M03 - PUMP ADDITION

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

HD11: Flushing Out Team Rosters - Help, Requirements, and Reference Materials

Greetings FIRST LEGO League Oregon,

In this update, you will find:

1. Quick Announcements
2. Two Types of Team Roster
3. Resources For the Online System
4. How to Print Your Roster
5. Using the Paper System for One or All Team Members
6. HELP! I have Weirdness!

This is a special Update that will focus almost entirely on the Team Roster aspect of tournament preparation. 

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November Mission Model Discussion: M02 - FLOW

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year! This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: MO1 - Pipe Removal

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year!
This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

November Mission Model Discussion: How this works and a list of Rule Reminders

Welcome to the November Mission Model Discussion! From now until just before Thanksgiving this space will feature ONE part of the FIRST LEGO League HYDRO DYNAMICS game challenge per day. The Robot Game is only 1/4th of the overall FIRST LEGO League challenge for teams this year!
This post is meant to be an aid, not a replacement for carefully reading the Challenge Guide!

Before we dive into each individual mission lets take a good look at some of the rules and specifics of the game board. This does NOT replace having every member of your team read the Challenge Guide!