FLL 2017Posted: November 12, 2017I volunteered at the First Lego League Poudre Qualifier again this year. I remember participating in this same event as a student back in 2004 and remembering how fun it was, so I try and volunteer when I can. Pit AreaThis is the pit area where all the kids go to work on their bots.Fire TruckThis fire truck was part of the competition this year.Packed StandsOpening CeremonyCourtneyThis is Courtney, the director of the competition.Lined Up and Ready to GoNervously WatitingThe kids are waiting to see if their robot does what they programmed it to do. Hydro Dynamics TrophiesThe challenge this year was called "Hydro Dynamics". It was a competition based on conserving water. There were a lot of trophies given out, I think 16 in total.Game PieceI have no idea what this part of the game was about, but it looked cool.Photo OpThis was the winning team, long before they actually won the competition.Look at It!I love the expression of the two kids interacting in this photo.CheerSuccessGoooooooaaaaaal!Touch down?The Program WorkedHappyHopingSuccessful ProgramWolfpack RoboticsI find this team interesting, because at my work, Wolf Robotics, we have a product named the Wolfpack. Goofy Bunny EarsProud of Their RobotScoring TimeTHe ref (in red) is scoring the field after the competition is over and explaining to the kids what their score is. FinalsThe top 4 teams competed one last time with everyone watching. Aqua H2O BotsSuccessful CompetitionHigh FivesAward CeremonyThe awards ceremony started out with all the teams coming up and high fiving all the referees while they get their participation pin.Hydra High Five
Hydro Dynamics TrophiesThe challenge this year was called "Hydro Dynamics". It was a competition based on conserving water. There were a lot of trophies given out, I think 16 in total.
Wolfpack RoboticsI find this team interesting, because at my work, Wolf Robotics, we have a product named the Wolfpack.
Scoring TimeTHe ref (in red) is scoring the field after the competition is over and explaining to the kids what their score is.
Award CeremonyThe awards ceremony started out with all the teams coming up and high fiving all the referees while they get their participation pin.