NC FIRST LEGO League Challenge 2022-2023
FALL/WINTER IN-PERSON SEASON STRUCTURE
UPDATED - 12/11/2022
Special Note:
For the 2022-2023 season, ALL qualifying tournaments will be IN PERSON, and will be capped at a maximum of 36 teams (if space allows). COVID precautions will be enforced. All events will follow all guidelines set in place by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as a baseline for safety precautions. Additionally, we will be following guidelines and rules put in place by the Host Sites, which may differ between locations.
Each in-person event will include additional safety measures such as:
Note: Additional precautions may be added to this list based on suggested or required safety measures. Updates will be sent to coaches throughout the season, as changes occur.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022 – SEASON KICK OFF AND SCRIMMAGE REGISTRATION
FALL/WINTER IN-PERSON SEASON STRUCTURE
UPDATED - 12/11/2022
Special Note:
For the 2022-2023 season, ALL qualifying tournaments will be IN PERSON, and will be capped at a maximum of 36 teams (if space allows). COVID precautions will be enforced. All events will follow all guidelines set in place by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services as a baseline for safety precautions. Additionally, we will be following guidelines and rules put in place by the Host Sites, which may differ between locations.
Each in-person event will include additional safety measures such as:
- Social Distancing between teams on the competition floor and in the pit area.
- Teams will not be allowed to congregate in the hallways of the facility.
- Participants are not required to wear a mask.
Note: This rule is subject to change if local, state or federal reinstate the indoor mask mandate. - Limited contact at team check-in - quick packet pick up at Pit Area entrance.
- Coaches & Team Members only in the Pit Area
- Increased distance between team tables in the Pit Area (where possible).
- Hand Sanitizer throughout the facility, with required use prior to entering the pit area and approaching the competition field.
- Pit Practice tables will not be utilized this season. Team may bring their own mats and kits for practice purposes within the pit if desired. Competition tables will be provided.
Note: Additional precautions may be added to this list based on suggested or required safety measures. Updates will be sent to coaches throughout the season, as changes occur.
- Cancellation due to low registration:
At least 12 teams must be registered in order for the tournament to take place. Registration will be monitored in the weeks leading up to the event date. If the required minimum number of teams is not met within two weeks of the event date, the tournament may be cancelled. The NC FLL Event Manager will work with teams to locate an alternate tournament to attend.
- Cancellation due to COVID-19 Threat or Inclement Weather:
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022 – SEASON KICK OFF AND SCRIMMAGE REGISTRATION
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Wed Aug 24
Sat Sept 17 |
Kick-off Registration Opens
NC FLL Challenge Season Kick-off (In-Person) – In-Person Format NC A&T State University, Academic Classroom Building 1601 E Market St, Greensboro, NC 27411 Click HERE to view the schedule. |
OCTOBER 2022 – COACH Q&A, QUALIFIER REGISTRATION & OFFICIAL NC FLL CHALLENGE SCRIMMAGE
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Tues Oct 4
Wed Oct 5 DATE PENDING! Fri Nov 4 |
Registration Q&A Session - Click HERE to watch the recording.
Qualifier Registration Opens - $100 per team - Registration will open at 4pm.
Last day for Qualifier Registration |
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2022 – OFFICIAL QUALIFIERS (IN-PERSON EVENTS)
Max 36 teams per event. All events will be in-person.
Max 36 teams per event. All events will be in-person.
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Sat Nov 5
Sat Nov 12 Sat Nov 19 Sat Dec 3 Sat Dec 10 Tues Dec 13 |
Qualifier Week 1 Qualifier Week 2 Qualifier Week 3 Qualifier Week 4 State Championship Registration Opens - Cost To Be Announced |
JANUARY 2023 – STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
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Jan 21-22
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State Championship - N.C. A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina
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