Endorsed FLL Lower Mainland Tournament – Dec 2

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This endorsed event is open to FIRST LEGO League teams registered with FIRST and will follow all rules for this year’s Into Orbit challenge. Teams will have three robot runs, go through judging (Project, Core Values and Robot Design) and there will be an awards ceremony at the end. Members of the local news media may attend the event. (more…)

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Team Grants

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In 2018-19, FIRST teams in British Columbia have access to a variety of grant opportunities. Some grants could help with paying registration fees, others are for equipment such as EV3 kits, WeDos or laptops.

Grant Application Deadline:    Sept. 25, 2018
Complete the application form by Sept. 25, 2018 to be considered in the initial round of grants.

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FLL FIRST Season Launch Victoria

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The new FIRST Season has already started  and all the challenges are themed around traveling to space this year.

FIRST LEGO League Jr. MISSION MOON

FIRST LEGO League INTO ORBIT

 

 

 

 

Come to the Season Launch at Centre of the Universe to find out more about the challenges for FIRST LEGO League and FIRST LEGO League Junior Teams.  You will have a opportunity to learn about robot programming, come up with ideas for the research project, and find out how to form a team or if there’s a team in your area.

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FTC Season ROVER RUCKUS

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In British Columbia, the 2018/19 FIRST Tech Challenge season uses a League format leading on the the Provincial Championship. It means that your team will get more opportunities to play matches with your robot.

All teams are encouraged to participate in two League events which will be held from November to January.  The scores from the League events will carry forward to the British Columbia Championship.

New this year, some of the FIRST Tech Challenge events will be held in both the Vancouver area and Victoria.

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Announcing FTC Game – ROVER RUCKUS

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Join our expedition into the 30th season of FIRST® celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing! Ready your robots to explore uncharted planets in ROVER RUCKUSSM.

In the 2018/2019 FIRST Tech Challenge season, teams will explore STEM concepts through a challenging, and out-of-this-world space-themed game. Prepare to rouse a ruckus and take your team on an adventure when the new season launches this September.
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FIRST Launch 2019

For 30 years, FIRST® has inspired millions of young people to reach for the stars.

Blast off with FIRST Launch 2019 and find out what’s possible when we dream big and work together to inspire the next generation of innovators, technology leaders, and changemakers here on Earth – and beyond.

Find out more about all the FIRST programs at FIRST Launch 2019, registration is now open for the 2018/2019 season.

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