FLL teams in Illinois are encouraged to take advantage of the numerous opportunities available throughout the year to demonstrate their robots, share their research projects, and help spread the word of the FIRST LEGO League program.
Information about various FIRST tournaments, community events, professional conferences, company events and expositions, etc. that are currently planned are found below. Please check back often with this page as FIRST Illinois Robotics will continually update the page as new events are announced.
If you are aware of any demonstration opportunities that are not included in the list below (but should be), please contact us at fll-contact@firstillinoisrobotics.org and provide us with the details.
| Event |
FIRST Tech Challenge State Championships
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DuPage STEM EXPO |
FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Midwest Regional |
FRC Central Illinois Regional Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Saturday February 22, 2020 | Saturday February 22, 2020 |
Friday March 6:10am-5pm and Saturday March 7: 9am-4pm |
Saturday, March 21, 2020 |
| Time |
9am-3pm |
10:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Friday March 6:10am-5pm and Saturday March 7: 9am-4pm |
9am-1:30pm |
| Location |
Elgin Community College, Bldg. J 1700 Spartan Road Elgin, IL |
Illinois Tech Rice Campus |
University of Illinois Chicago Credit Union One Arena, 525 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607 |
Bradley University Renaissance Coliseum, 1600 W Main St, Peoria, IL 61606 |
| What | FIRST LEGO League Demonstration Table at the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championships |
FIRST LEGO League Demonstration Table at the DuPage STEM EXPO List of exhibitors: https://appliedtech.iit.edu/stemexpo/presentations-shows Link to get more information: https://appliedtech.iit.edu/stemexpo
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FIRST LEGO League Demonstration Table at the FRC Midwest Regional |
FIRST LEGO League Robot Rumble at the Central Illinois Regional Competition |
| Demo Team Details | Two teams are needed to volunteer (morning shift 9-12:30) (afternoon shift 12-3pm). Table, field and mat will be provided plus a table for the team to display posters. |
Two teams are needed: Morning shift 10:00-1pm, afternoon shift 12:30-3:30pm. Demo table, field and mat will be provided for your use. Teams demoing need to bring their robot and attachments. (Project poster can be displayed if desired.) Teams interested in demoing need to respond by Thursday February 20. |
Four teams are needed (2 each day): Morning shift Friday 10am-2pm, afternoon shift 1:30-5pm. Morning shift Saturday 9am-1, Afternoon shift 12:30-4pm. Demo table, field and mat will be provided for your use. Teams demoing need to bring their robot and attachments, and project poster. Teams interested in demoing need to respond by March 2nd. |
This is an opportunity to come see three FIRST programs under one roof and get a feel for everything amazing that is FIRST robotics! You can sign up to Volunteer too: https://www.firstillinoisrobotics.org/frc/events/central-illinois-regional/volunteers.html Volunteers are always needed and it is a great way to immerse yourself in the program at a whole new level. |
| All | Spectators are welcome to attend! If you want to attend as spectators, just show up! Event is FREE and OPEN to the public. You do not need to “be a team” to attend. Come see the FIRST programs in action! |
Complimentary admission and parking for all. Spectators and the general public are welcome! |
Entry is free. Spectators will need to pay for parking which runs $10-20/vehicle. Teams Demoing will receive free parking. Directions: https://www.firstillinoisrobotics.org/frc/events/midwest-regional/directions.html Other/ FRC Volunteers: Would you like to volunteer with FRC at the Midwest Regional? Great! Check out this page with more info on how to sign up: https://www.firstillinoisrobotics.org/frc/events/midwest-regional/volunteers.html |
More detailed directions and info: https://www.bradley.edu/campuslife/campusrec/facilities/coliseum/ |
| Contact Information |
Sara at slubic@firstillinoisrobotics.org if your team would like to volunteer to demo your robot from this season. |
Sara at slubic@firstillinoisrobotics.org if your team would like to volunteer. |
Sara at slubic@firstillinoisrobotics.org if your team would like to volunteer to demo. When you email, please include your team name and team number, and the shift(s) your team is requesting including which day. |
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