State Championship Schedule & Information TOURNAMENT DAY DETAILS Sunday, January 22nd: Award Ceremony Live Stream Link - live at 4:30pm Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVzcpFho0HI
Hotel Suggestions - To make hotel arrangements, please call hotel directly to book. Hilton Garden Inn - 4307 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC 27409 - (336) 852-1491 Holiday Inn Express - 3111 Cedar Park Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405 - (336) 697-0101 Greensboro Marriott Downtown - 304 N Greene St, Greensboro, NC - (336) 379-8000 Hyatt Place Downtown - 300 N Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401 - (336) 373-6269 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tournament Director Communication All coaches are invited to opt in text message communication with the NC FLL Tournament Director! Coaches, please check your email for the opt-in instructions. The text line is for coaches and volunteers only.
Team Volunteers All teams will be required to provide ONE Team Volunteer to participate on event. All volunteers will receive an email with event day instructions.
Tournament Schedule The official tournament schedule is NOW AVAILABLE at the link below. It includes team pit assignment, interview and practice session times, and Afternoon Robot Run time slot assignments.
Downloads - COMING SOON! DAY 1 - Official Tournament Schedule - Saturday, January 21, 2023 DAY 2 - Official Tournament Schedule - Sunday, January 22, 2023
Schedule at-a-glance:
Saturday, January 21, 2023 - 30 Team Event Official Event Time Frame: 11:15am - 7:30pm
10:30am - ALL Team Volunteers/Referee/Referee Check-in @ 10:30am 11:00am - Team Check-in - Parents may come at this time. Seating is available in the competition area. 11:30am - Coaches Meeting
3:15pm - Official Team Lunch Break 3:45pm - Public Robot Runs Viewing begins
Sunday, January 22, 2023 - 60 Team Event Official Event Time Frame: 6:30am - 5:30pm
6:30am - AM Team Volunteer/Referee/Referee Check-in @ 6:30am 7:00am - Team Check-in @ 7:00am 7:30am - Coaches Meeting
12:00pm - PM Team Volunteer Check-in 12:30pm - Official Team Lunch Break 12:30pm - Public/Spectator Viewing begins
DIGITAL TEAM CHECK-IN
We are transitioning TEAM CHECK-IN to a digital format for this weekend. You will receive a separate email regarding the process.
Note: Wristbands will not be required for pit access at the state championship.
Food and Beverage Policy: The Corbett Sports Center does NOT allow food from EXTERANL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (fast food, restaurants, pizza delivery, etc.) inside the facility. Teams may bring snacks or lunches from home. Pre-order lunch is highly suggested.
Team & Spectator WiFi Access - Not available. Please plan accordingly.
Advancement, Awards Live Stream Link and Participation Materials
Regional & National Advancement and Awards Each day of competition will operate like a separate event, with a 1st Place Champion and full award distribution. However, regional and national advancement opportunities will be assessed state wide, and rankings will be cumulative involving all 90 state qualifying teams. Only one team from North Carolina will be advancing to the World Festival. Three additional advancement opportunities are also available for top ranked teams.
The teams advancing beyond this weekend will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, January 22nd at 4:30pm. Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVzcpFho0HI
Off Season Opportunities Additional opportunities will be available for NC FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams to exhibit at various events between February - August. Participation slots will be limited and all teams will receive an email invitation to represent NC FLL Challenge. Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Participation Materials All teams, regardless of trophy status, will also receive their participation medals, participation certificates and judge feedback at the conclusion of the event.
IMPORTANT NOTE! Please make plans to stay until the end of the tournament, and pick up your team packets. NC FLL Challenge will not be mailing unclaimed team packets this season.
Facility Use Due to precautions in place regarding COVID-19, there are a few things that are different from normal in-person events. Please observe the following rules:
Please do not bring any team members or coaches that have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days and/or are experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms. This is for the health and safety of everyone attending, participating and volunteering.
Only Teams and Coaches will be permitted in the Pit Area. Wristbands are required. No parents, siblings or guests.
All hallways must remain clear. Teams should consider the pit area or outdoor space as their gathering area.
Spectators, parents and siblings may sit in the stands and are not permitted on the floor in the competition area.
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.
