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New York City Citywide Championship
The New York City FIRST LEGO League Championship
Tournament will be held Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Riverbank State Park. This tournament
will include up to eighty New York FIRST LEGO League. This event is a
community celebration of the achievements of middle school students (ages 9-14) working smart in science and technology.
The New York City FLL State Tournament was originally held at the New York City College of Technology in downtown Brooklyn. Four years ago the tournament moved to Riverbank State Park where in the past over 140 teams participated in a two-day competition.
Press Release Information! Click here to download a list of participating teams.
Click here! Download the 2008 NYC FIRST LEGO League Program Booklet!
Great Story! Read about a Staten Island FLL team using their research to help a local museum go green!
Venue Address:
Riverbank
State Park
679 Riverside Drive (at 145th Street)
New York, NY 10031
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=75
Need directions
to the venue? Click
here.
For Parking Information Click here.
For a helpful parking map Click here.
Cancellation in the Event of Inclement Weather:
If the weather causes Riverbank State Park to close, we will cancel the tournaments. You may call (718) 260-3383, (973) 596-3234, or (973) 596-3572 for a recorded message regarding our status.
Event Schedule:
| 8:00am - 9:00am |
Registration, Robot Inspection |
| 8:15am |
Research and Technical Presentations begin |
| 9:00am |
Coaches' Meeting |
| 9:30am - 10:00am |
Opening Ceremonies |
| 10:00am - 11:00am |
Competition Round I * |
| 11:00pm - 12:00pm |
Competition Round II * |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm |
Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Competition Round III * |
| 2:30pm - 3:00pm |
Award Ceremony |
*These times are approximate. Depending on how quickly we progress through the matches, there may be a 4th round. Announcements will be made throughout the day to keep you informed.
Be sure to arrive early! Teams that do not complete Registration and Robot Inspection before 9:30am may not be permitted to compete. We strongly recommend that you arrive no later than 8:30am. Doors will be open at 8:00am.
Food Services:
Teams may bring their lunches and refreshments and eat in the stands or at their team pit tables.
The park snack bar will be also open. It is small, however, the selection is limited and the lines were very long last year. Vendors will be available in the outdoor areas inside the park.
FRC Team 334 has compiled a list of local food and convenient places in the neighborhood.
Click here to download.
Additional Information:
Free admission for all spectators!
Important! All teams attending this event must have a completed Team Information Form.
To register, teams will have to qualify via a NYC qualifying tournament.
News Coverage:
State Island 'Robotics' group goes for LEGO League Championship - Staten Island FIRST LEGO League Team prepares for the NYC FLL Championship Tournament.
Contact:
For additional information, please contact Mark Sharfshteyn at [email protected] or (347) 739-1836.
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