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Mindstorms NXT

On January 4, 2006, the LEGO Group announced the launch of a new generation of LEGO MINDSTORMS products at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas.

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2006 FIRST Vex Challenge

Hey, we’re excited about the 2006 FIRST Vex Challenge, and we want to know you are too. Pre-register your team now.

GEERing Up! Looking For Volunteers

GEERing Up! Engineering & Science for Kids at UBC is looking for volunteers (current grade 9 students and older) who would be interested in volunteering for their summer camps.

New "Allowable Materials" Rule

Some news related to the introduction of the new Mindstorms NXT kit for the 2006 FLL season. LEGO pledges they will continue to support the RCX system for at least two more years. The Allowable Materials rule is changed to put teams on an equal footing whether they are using the RCX or NXT.

Coaches' Handbook, 2nd Edition

The FLL Coaches' Handbook introduced in 2005 has been updated and improved using input from the Coaches' Survey. The second edition of the Coaches' Handbook now also comes with two DVD's with tournament highlights and project training resources.

2006 FIRST Vex Challenge Kickoff

6,000 High-School Students to Explore Robotics Concepts, Create and Test Innovative Designs, and Compete in Tournaments.

2006 Tournament T-Shirt Orders

We are now accepting orders for the 2006 BC FLL Tournament t-shirt. In your choice of four colours, with the Nano Quest logo on the front and your team name on the back.

Tournament Lost & Found

The following items were left at the 2006 BC FLL Tournament.

2006 Tournament Results

The Champion's Award at the 4th Annual BC Provincial FLL Tournament went to the Build Bots team. Here are all of the awards for Teamwork, Robot Design, Research Project and Robot Performance.

BCOMA General Meeting Notice

BC Original Minds Association, a non profit who sponsors Destination ImagiNation and First Lego League, is having a General Meeting on April 14, 2007 at 3:30 PM at RC Palmer Secondary, 8190 St Albans Road, Richmond to rescind the current bylaws and adopt the new bylaws.

NewBCOMABylaws.pdf

 

FLL Coach Survey

As the adult coach for your FIRST LEGO League team, we ask that you please take a few moments to participate in the 2006 Nano Quest Coach Survey. Please share with us your experiences in the FLL Nano Quest season.

FIRST LEGO League World Festival

The FIRST LEGO League (FLL) World Festival, held annually at the Georgia Dome and the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, will be held April 12 - 14, 2007. The festival marks the conclusion of the past season’s round of competitions around the world, with a tournament celebration of this year’s Nano Quest theme.

Watch the FLL World Festival Live!

Nano Quest Challenge rounds will be broadcast on NASA TV and by webcast.

2007 Registration Is Open

All teams (including JFLL and FTC) should now use our new online registration system. Visit the Registration page to learn how to register for FLL BC.

Junior FLL Registration Information

Information on FLL membership and the LEGO base kit.

Power Puzzle Challenge Launched!

This year’s Power Puzzle challenge is about understanding the elements of energy use in a world that uses more and more energy every day. Find out about the Robot Game, the Project, and watch videos of the missions.

Calling All Officials

Sign-up is open for anyone interested in being an official at one of the FLL BC tournaments. It's a fun, exciting day of robotics and high-energy activities with bright kids.

FLL BC T-Shirts

FLL BC Power Puzzle t-shirts can be ordered now, with your team's name printed on the back & in your choice of white, blue, black or chocolate brown.

Tournament Consent Form

Every team member & coach must bring a signed FIRST Consent Form with them to an FLL BC tournament. The Consent Form can be downloaded from the Resources section of this site.

Students & Their Robots Get Energy Smart

More than 300 students from the British Columbia apply creativity and science to energy management and conservation in the 2007 FIRST LEGO League season.

2007/08 Provincial Champions

Here are the FLL and FTC teams who were the top performers in our 2008 BC Provincial Championship tournament. Congratulations to all of the teams which attended the tournament!

Climate Connections Challenge Launched!

This year’s Climate Connections challenge is an exploration of the earth's climate. Find out about the Robot Game, the Project, and watch videos of the missions.

2008 FLL BC T-Shirts

FLL BC Climate Connections t-shirts can be ordered now, with your team's name printed on the back & in your choice of orange, grey, green and blue. Orders must be received by November 1, 2008.

Calling All Officials

Sign-up is open for anyone interested in being an official at one of the FLL BC tournaments. It's a fun, exciting day of robotics and high-energy activities with bright kids.