The FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League is an international program that couples hands-on robotics activities with a competition like environment. A team is allowed a maximum of 10 players ages 9-14, with a major focus on team building, creativity and problem solving skills. Each year's competition consists of a challenge with a different theme. Teams have 8 weeks from the September challenge announcement to analyze the mission, then design, program and test an autonomous robot to complete the mission in competition. Students use Lego MINDSTORM kits for the competition. In addition to the robotic portion, the competition also requires the teams to complete a research project relevant to the theme. STARBASE ROBINS will host the Central Georgia Regional Qualifier, on a date to be determined. This event will serve as a qualifying event for the Georgia State Championship Tournament to be held in February. The next step is the World Championship, which will take place in April at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

*Click Power Pussle image for 2008 Central GA Qualifier Info.*

Participating Teams, click here for qualifier schedule.

Click here for pictures from last years regional qualifier.

For more info on FIRST and the FIRST Lego League, please explore the links below:

FIRST

FIRST Lego League

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