Jr. FIRST LEGO League in Maryland

Registration is only for the Maryland JrFLL  teams. We encourage you to participate in your state's in the Expo.
 

Each team will have a standard 6 foot table. Please let us know if you need any special accommodations such as electric, wall space, etc.
 

We encourage teams to be as creative! Typical displays have some type of poster display, pictures of the team members in action, and LEGO creations. Have fun!

See the JrFLL Info pages.
http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/jfll/

Visit our site for photos from past years.
Junior First Lego League Maryland / jfllmaryland.com: 2008 Maryland Expo
 

Our panel of very kid friendly judges will be asking the teams questions about what they have learned as being a part of their JrFLL team. They will want to know what the kids enjoyed the most and how they like to build with LEGOs. Our judges will be sure to notice specifics of individual displays so they ask questions the team members will be able to answer!
 

Yes, the team should be prepared to explain their display and their experience in JrFLL. They do not need to have a “script” memorized, but it would be nice for each team member to contribute something to the presentation. The judges want the kids to have a chance at public speaking while in a safe and fun atmosphere!
 

All teams will be recognized at the Celebration Ceremony. The judges will award each team with a special award and the individual team members will receive JrFLL medals. Every team receives a trophy.
 

We will be accepting registrations for up to 50 JrFLL teams. After that we will be placing team names on a waiting list.
 

Yes, all JrFLL Teams participating in the Maryland Expo must be a registered team with FIRST.

Click here for more info
 

The JrFLL team registration fee is $40. Checks should be made payable to UMBC. See Q10 for mailing address for fees.
 

Please make checks payable to UMBC. Include memo note of JrFLL Team Name, and your Consent forms. Please mail no later than January 10, 2008. Click here for the consent forms.
 

 See Q8 above.

The expo will be held in conjunction with the Maryland FIRST LEGO Tournament at UMBC in the Retriever Activities Center.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250

http://www.umbcretrievers.com/info/facilities/

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Feel free to contact Tracey Klein with any questions via the Ask a Question link at the top of this page.
 

With so many children and adults in one location FIRST and its affiliates must be sure of the legal status of participants. In addition they reserve rights to use event images and results for marketing. The form will explain the terms and requirements.
 

The basic identification for your team will be a number assigned by FIRST's registration system. After that it's completely up to you. For example, TechBrick, which sponsors JrFLL, FLL, and FTC teams, created names for its 2007 JrFLL teams: Dreamers and Racers. The JrFLL kids love coming up with names. Have fun, be creative, be original. Many JrFLL/FLL teams create a custom look for each year with crazy costumes and hats.
 

We are not able to refer children to existing teams. Since Jr.FLL teams are small with young children, the best thing to do is start your own team! It's easy! Simply find a couple of friends who enjoy legos and start having fun. You'll need to register with FIRST. FIRST will provide you with the information you need. You can use the LEGOs you have or you can find special kits to purchase at www.legoeducation.com
 

US FIRST sets the limit at 6. Since we have fixed costs per child/team we have to limit it to this as well. If you have more than 6 you can divide it into two groups under the same team number (A & B or  Cool Cars and Jumpin Jets, etc) and complete two applications for the state tournament. However, you will need to pay $40 per application.