Spring Rookie Event Registration Event registration for Spring FLLC events will open Monday for teams who have not yet competed for the SUBMERGED season. The event registration link will be posted on the Michigan FLLC Events page at the Event Registration link at the top, and eligible teams will receive an email when registration opens. The list of events is posted at the events page. All event registration will be completed by form; no email or phone registration requests are accepted. If you are interested in hosting an event, or if there is not an event in your area, please reach out to angela@firstinmichigan.org. TeamRead More →

Grants to Start an FLLE K-3 Team! If your school does not have an FLLE team, we have a limited number of grants available to start new teams with free equipment (you just pay the team registration.) The same grant is available if you have FLLE teams but you are looking to expand additional teams (once all existing team registrations are paid.) New teams can start now or this winter and compete in the spring. New FLLE teams registered by the end of November will be eligible for the MDE Rookie team grant on top of this FIRST in Michigan equipment grant! Email me atRead More →

Event Details Available event information is linked at the Michigan FLLC Events page (see ‘Michigan Team List’ in the top links list for event assignments.) The Michigan Event Guide covers basic event information for all teams attending Michigan FLLC Events. You will receive an email from your event host about two weeks before your event with additional event-specific information such as payment info, directions, lunch options, etc.. Team Paperwork Your team roster is due the Monday before your event. It can take time to get coaches screened and consent forms signed, so start now. You can find directions for completing your team’s required roster andRead More →

Event Registration The home event assignment list will be posted this evening at the Michigan FLLC Events page (see ‘Michigan Team List’ in the top links list.) Registration for events (including accepting your home event or submitting a ranked list of preferred alternates) will be open Oct. 9 (noon) until Oct. 13 as described in the Event Registration page, which has all registration details. Two key points to remember when registration opens: You must fill out a registration form, even if you are accepting your home event. It also collects team size, accessibility requests, and emergency contact info. No event registration requests are accepted byRead More →

Participation Reminder In Michigan, we run a slightly different progression of programs from FIRST national. In Michigan, FIRST LEGO League is an elementary school only program with teams comprised solely of elementary school aged/grade team members. To attend an event or receive any grants, teams must be aligned to the FIRST in Michigan progression of programs, consisting ONLY of: All students in grades 4-5, as well as students in grade 6 (maximum) IF they attend an elementary school, and individual students in grade 3 who are “playing up” because it is a better fit for them. FIRST LEGO League Challenge team size is capped atRead More →

Register Your Teams Now Registration is ongoing for the SUBMERGED season! When you register a team located in Michigan with FIRST, you are automatically a part of the FIRST in Michigan (FIM) team family! There is no additional registration required until October when event registration begins. Each team will need two registered, screened coaches in order to register for events in Michigan. Coaches can be registered to multiple teams. All email communication will be sent to the two registered coaches, as well as the team admin if there is one registered. Participation Reminder In Michigan, we run a slightly different progression of programs from FIRSTRead More →

Welcome to the SUBMERGED sea-son! I look forward to diving deep into another year with you as we o-fish-ally kicked off the new challenge today! When you register a team located in Michigan with FIRST, you are automatically a part of the FIRST in Michigan (FIM) team family! There is no additional registration required until October when event registration begins. You will receive emails from FIRST and from me throughout the season. As long as you read my emails, you will have all the info you need about events, grants, and more! Remember that in Michigan, FIRST LEGO League Explore is exclusively a K-3 programRead More →