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US FIRST inspires in young people, their schools and communities an appreciation of science and technology; mastering these can enrich the lives of all. Visit the at FIRST Web site for more information!


Volunteer and Learn!To Volunteer check out: USFIRST Volunteer Site.

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Interested in starting a robotics team? Contact Dee Frewert, M. Ed. SS4S 775-450-2615 or
or FLL Program Director
Jean Hoppert, Nevada FIRST, National representative for Nevada State. 702-947-0766. or .

Interested in a Start Up Grant?
Open to NEW teams only. Space Science for Schools has limited scholarships to start new teams in Nevada. $100. email info@ss4s.org for a 1 page application.


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  • Interested in starting your own team?

    • Potential Funding Sources – From LEGO® Education
    Braitmeyer Foundation This foundation supports curricular reform and professional development.

    Bechtel Foundation
    The fund supports the notion that a nation's strength is in the fields of engineering and science.

    Chevron FoundationChevron provides grants for partnerships between K-12 schools and local scientific organizations (e.g. museums, aquariums) to provide scientific exploration and discovery programs.

    DuPont Community Outreach Support an emphasis on developing strong science program.

    Halliburton Foundation The Halliburton Foundation accepts grant proposals from U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that serve the following areas: education, health, and social services (health-related).

    Secor Strategies Supports green objectives or a desire for connections with robotics.

    Teacher's Pet (grant tips geared specifically toward teachers' smaller projects)Office Depot Foundation
    This foundation is pleased to work with organizations large and small to collaborate on programs and efforts that bring systemic change to the communities they serve. Grants range from $50 to $3,000.

    Northern Nevada FIRST LEGO League Tournament and Jr. FLL EXPO Saturday, January 15th, 2011, 8-5pm SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL, 820 15th St, Sparks, NV 89431



    VOLUNTEER FOR THE FLL EVENT in January!
    We need judges, event coordinators, activity leaders, scorers, runners, and ambassadors. Contact Mike Winders, Volunteer Chairman, for more information. 775-240-6617.

    VOLUNTEER TRAINING
    Monday, January 3rd, 2011, 4:00-5:30p
    Judges Training
    , Black Bear Diner - 2323 S. Virginia (near Plumb) Click for a Map

    Monday, January 10th, 2011, 5-6:30pm
    Volunteer Event Training and Assignments
    Sparks High School, Room: Tech Lab (Tami Curley) Room B-7
    820 15th St, Sparks, NV 89431. If you can't make this, please come on Friday, January 14th from 5-7 during setup for orientation.

    Friday, January 14th, 2011, 5-6:30pm
    Tournament Setup For Core team, AV, Junior Mentors and High School Volunteers, Volunteers bringing Practice Tables, Tournament Tables Only


    FLL® CRITICAL DATES AND ACTIVITIES
    DATE ACTIVITY
    Aug 2, 2010--- Field Setup Kits begin to ship
    August 23, 2010 OPEN REGISTRATION - Northern Nevada Championship Tournament
    Sep 3, 2010--- Global Challenge Release
    Sep TBD--- Team Registration Closes when all slots are filled or September 30
    Sep 30, 2010 Championship Tournaments posted on www.firstlegoleague.org
    Sep 30, 2010--- November Championship trophy orders due to Crown Trophy
    Oct – Nov 2010-- Body Forward Build Season (minimum)
    Oct 15, 2010--- Payment DUE for November Championship trophies to Crown Trophy
    Oct 29, 2010--- Partner Bulk Order Field Setup Kit orders DUE to LEGO Education
    Oct 29, 2010--- December Championship trophy orders due to Crown Trophy
    Nov 1, 2010--- Spare Parts packets ship (or sooner if available)
    Nov 15, 2010--- Payment DUE for December Championship trophies to Crown Trophy
    NOV 30, 2010--- REGISTRATION CLOSES - Northern Nevada Championship Tournament
    Nov – Feb--- Region – Qualifying and Championship Events
    Mar, 2011--- World Festival team registrations due
    Apr, 2011--- World Festival at FIRST Championship


    PAST Public Events
    FIRST LEGO LEAGUE ROBOTICS. Looking for dynamic teachers, parents and students interested in building LEGO robotics teams at your schools. Body Forward Season Information meeting on Thurs, July 29th, 5-7pm, UNR Campus. JTSU (Joe Crowley Student Union), Great Room, 4th Floor. Will announce availability of Team Scholarships. Sponsored by Space Science for Schools and the Coral Academy.

    FLL New Coach Workshop, TH Aug. 19th, 2010 Find out how to become an effective FIRST LEGO Robotics team coach. OPEN to all teachers, parents and volunteers. Sponsored by Space Science for Schools and the Coral Academy. Thurs, Aug 19, 6-8pm, UNR Campus-HREL (Harry Reid Engineering Lab) 109.

    FLL Programming and Competition Workshop, Sunday Sep. 19th, 2010, 1-4pm All teams are invited to attend a technical programming workshop for the Body Forward Season. Concurrent session for Coaches and volunteers on presentation requirements, judging, and competition rules. Coral Academy of Science-Reno, 1350 East Ninth Street Reno

    FLL and Jr FLL Team Social and Scrimmage, Saturday, November 13th, 2010, 10a-2pm Now let's have some fun! All teams are invited to attend a social and scrimmage. Share ideas while getting to know the teams competing in the Northern Nevada Body Forward Tournament. We will have mini challenge games, ice breakers, and more! Bring your team and robots and enjoy an ice cream treat sponsored by TEAM 5074. Bring snacks to share. Coral Academy of Science-Reno, 1350 East Ninth Street Reno. Download the flyer and bring guests!