{"id":7498,"date":"2026-10-16T16:15:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T00:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/?p=7498"},"modified":"2026-10-17T11:26:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T19:26:01","slug":"10-16-2026-season-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/10-16-2026-season-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"10\/16\/2026 Season Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_table_of_contents_0 et_pb_table_of_contents et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_table_of_contents__title\">Table of Contents<\/h2><nav class=\"et_pb_table_of_contents__nav\" aria-label=\"Table of contents\" data-et-toc-placeholder-heading-format=\"Heading %d\"><ol class=\"et_pb_table_of_contents__list et_pb_table_of_contents__list--root et_pb_table_of_contents__list--ordered\"><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 data-et-toc-anchor=\"fll-team-meeting-quickstarts\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">FLL Team Meeting QuickStarts<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League Challenge teams might be experiencing delays in receiving their field. If you are in this boat and are wondering how to coach without being able to practice on this season\u2019s BIOGLOW\u2122 field, here are some suggestions about what your team can work on that will help them be prepared for when the field does arrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Season Overview:<\/strong> Get a good idea of where you are headed and what will need to be done. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resources\/library\/fll\/season-materials\">Season Overview document<\/a> (see Support Resources) and these videos will help with that. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MPKxFy3qV2M?si=r2SNncvCt3scKXGp\">Welcome to the BIOGLOW Season<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uhZZ8O1StiQ?si=PeGfZKvOsb02l1vd\">BIOGLOW Robot Game Missions Video<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9TMFtLKYT6o?si=sIA74Gvx0x-sF5ca\">Prepare for your Event<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Core Values: <\/strong>Implement the <em>FIRST<\/em> Core Values from Day 1 with your team. You can find those in nearly every <em>FIRST<\/em> LEGO League publication. Teamwork games and team building exercises at every team meeting pay big dividends down the road. Teams with one strong member that \u201cdoes it all\u201d don\u2019t typically advance; judges are looking for teams where everyone is involved. Take a look at the judging rubrics- you really do want everyone to be part of all the components of FLL. Instill that right away. It will give everyone a better experience and be a lot more fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Innovation Project:<\/strong> Deep dive into some background research about a problem that puts biodiversity at risk. Use the Project Sparks to help 'spark' some inspiration, or encourage the team to identify a local problem and conduct research. <a href=\"https:\/\/flltutorials.com\/en\/Project.html\">FLL Tutorials<\/a> can be really helpful here as well. Check out these YouTube videos to give you a roadmap: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/e2743i4jNr8?si=zV40fkr8qHjAEJa-\">FLL BioGlow Innovation Project Map video<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/COZfFttmqV4?si=LcmZUNWJo-VhRWVh\">FLL BioGlow Web of Life- Biodiversity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Robot Design: <\/strong>The team can think about what features they want for their robot. Think about the robot game missions you might want to tackle, research about robot design in <a href=\"https:\/\/flltutorials.com\/en\/RobotGame.html\">FLL Tutorials<\/a>, and check out potential designs in the <a href=\"https:\/\/spike.legoeducation.com\/\">Spike Prime<\/a> software, <a href=\"https:\/\/flltutorials.com\/en\/RobotGame.html\">FLL Tutorials<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/primelessons.org\/en\/RobotDesigns.html\">Prime Lessons<\/a>, and any other potential sources you find. Your team can choose or create a robot design and build your team\u2019s robot without waiting for your Challenge set to arrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Programming the robot<\/strong>: Teach your robot new tricks and learn programming techniques that might help achieve your missions. The Spike Prime software has lessons built into the Competition Ready Unit. <a href=\"https:\/\/primelessons.org\/en\/Lessons.html\">Prime Lessons<\/a> is also a good tool for learning to code basics through highly sophisticated coding. How will your robot find its way around the field? Don\u2019t shy away from using sensors and other ways for it to keep itself on track!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission Strategy<\/strong>: Using the <a href=\"https:\/\/firstinspires.blob.core.windows.net\/fll\/challenge\/2026-27\/interactive-rgr\/index.html\">Robot Game Rulebook<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uhZZ8O1StiQ?si=PeGfZKvOsb02l1vd\">mission video<\/a>, and resources like <a href=\"https:\/\/flltutorials.com\/en\/RobotGame.html\">FLL Tutorials<\/a>, how can the team create a basic gameplan for their missions? Draw options out using <a href=\"https:\/\/flltools.flltutorials.com\/drawplan\">FLL Tutorial\u2019s Sketch Planner<\/a> to map your route if that is helpful.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FLL Explore teams:<\/strong> Your situation is similar, but less tied to the game elements. Check out your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resources\/library\/fll\/season-materials\">Season Overview document<\/a> (see Support Resources) and the season welcome video. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MPKxFy3qV2M?si=r2SNncvCt3scKXGp\">Welcome to the BIOGLOW Season<\/a>. Have your kids try out different builds in the various units in the Spike app and look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resources\/library\/fll\/season-materials\">Team Meeting Guide and accompanying Engineering Notebook<\/a> to work toward deciding on a problem for the kids to focus their research, team model, and poster on. You have plenty to do before your Explore kit arrives.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun, check out our Office Hours (info detailed below), and be sure to let us know if you could use a hand with anything at all. Thanks!<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BIOGLOW Robot Game Missions Video - Founders Edition\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uhZZ8O1StiQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2026-2027 Season Schedule<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Championship and Qualifier dates are getting finalized. The calendar is updated with current events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Calendar<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Complete Youth Protection and Register Your Team Members<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Youth Protection Program\u00a0(YPP)<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The FIRST Dashboard requires both coaches to complete the Youth Protection before allowing youth enrollment. Complete Youth Protection ASAP so you can start inviting students to enroll.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How to Register Students<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Share your Express Enrollment link directly with\u00a0parents via email or the QR code.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Here is a guide on how to invite students to register for your team with Express Enrollment:<span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/help.firstinspires.org\/s\/article\/As-a-lead-coach-mentor-how-do-I-invite-youth-members-via-Express-Enrollment?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\">Express Enrollment Instructions<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 data-et-toc-anchor=\"first-lego-league-resource-page\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>FIRST<\/em> in Alaska Office Hours<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Monday: 12:00pm-1:00pm<\/p>\n<p>Thursday: 3:00pm-5:00pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Coaches, mentors, volunteers, or anyone interested in <em>FIRST\u00a0<\/em>is welcome to attend Office Hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Alyson, Ellie, or McKenna will be available on Zoom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Topics can include (but are not limited to):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Robot troubleshooting<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Resources<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Team Registration<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Tournament preparation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you are unable to make it during office hours, please email <a href=\"mailto:muhing@jedc.org\">muhing@jedc.org<\/a> and schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><em>FIRST<\/em> in Alaska Office Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Join Zoom Meeting<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/88089650313\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/88089650313<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Meeting ID: 880 8965 0313<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Passcode: 472253<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">---<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One tap mobile<br \/>+16694449171,,88089650313# US<br \/>+16699006833,,88089650313# US (San Jose)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">---<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Join by SIP<br \/>\u2022 <a href=\"mailto:88089650313@zoomcrc.com\">88089650313@zoomcrc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_4 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Spike Robot Hunt: Help Teams Compete this Season<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_5 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Do you have unused Spike Robots? Sell or lend them to a new <em>FIRST<\/em> LEGO League team for the 2026\/27 Season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">LEGO Education has discontinued sales for Spike Prime and Spike Essential robots as of June 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>FIRST<\/em> LEGO League teams can still use these robots through the 2028\/29 season. We need help tracking down robots for new teams!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Please fill out<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/JJD5PWsECWHWNpb69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> this form<\/a> if you are able to lend or sell Spike equipment. We are looking for:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Spike Prime Kits\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Prime hub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Spike Essential Kits\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Essential hub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Prime Expansion Sets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/JJD5PWsECWHWNpb69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fill out this Google Form<\/a> (~5 minutes) and we will contact you about delivery logistics.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Thank you for supporting new <em>FIRST<\/em> LEGO League teams in Alaska.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/JJD5PWsECWHWNpb69\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/JJD5PWsECWHWNpb69<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/45678prodspikeprimegettingstartedmaterialmotorssensors09.webp 1800w, https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/45678prodspikeprimegettingstartedmaterialmotorssensors09-1280x720.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/45678prodspikeprimegettingstartedmaterialmotorssensors09-980x552.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/45678prodspikeprimegettingstartedmaterialmotorssensors09-480x270.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1800px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-7321\" \/><\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Spike Prime<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Fundraising Opportunity: 2026\/2027 Raffle<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_6 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/raffle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website raffle page<\/a> to request tickets for your team to sell. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Half of your team's total sales will go back to the team. Check out the raffle prizes, thanks to Alaska Airlines, Royal Carribean Group, and Alaska 529.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/first-raffle-ticket.png\" title=\"first-raffle-ticket\" width=\"1784\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/first-raffle-ticket.png 1784w, https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/first-raffle-ticket-1280x364.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/first-raffle-ticket-980x279.png 980w, https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/first-raffle-ticket-480x136.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1784px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-7122\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Register Your Team ASAP<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_7 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Create a <em>FIRST\u00a0<\/em>account<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.firstinspires.org\/AccountManager\/Account\/Register\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Register<\/a> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.firstinspires.org\/AccountManager\/Account\/Register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/my.firstinspires.org\/AccountManager\/Account\/Register<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. Create a New Team<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. Purchase season registration and season materials in <em>FIRST<\/em> Storefront&gt;Shop<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span>Contact <a href=\"mailto:acooper@jedc.org\">acooper@jedc.org<\/a> if you have any issues with purchasing<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>4. FIRST<\/em> in Alaska will send information once event registration is live<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_9 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 data-et-toc-anchor=\"first-lego-league-resource-page\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>FIRST\u00a0<\/em>Tech Challenge Leadership Awards<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_8 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Mentors and coaches can nominate <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>10th or 11th grade students <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">on their team for the <\/span><\/span><em>FIRST<\/em> Leadership Award. Criteria for nomination includes students excelling in <span>leadership, entrepreneurship, and dedication to advancing the mission of <\/span><em>FIRST <\/em><span>within their communities.<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.firstinspires.org\/Dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span><\/span><em>FIRST<\/em> in Alaska Deadline for Nomination: <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">December 1, 2026.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Edits to Nominations are allowed until December 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span><\/span>Mentors\/coaches must review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/hubfs\/web\/program\/ftc\/guide-fla-ftc-nominations.pdf?hsLang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>FIRST<\/em> Leadership Award Nomination Guide<\/a> prior to making their Leadership Award nomination.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>Nominations are submitted using the Team Registration System on the <a href=\"https:\/\/my.firstinspires.org\/Dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>FIRST<\/em> Dashboard.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_10 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 data-et-toc-anchor=\"first-lego-league-resource-page\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>FIRST<\/em> LEGO League Challenge Resource Page<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_9 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>New Resource page for <em>FIRST<\/em> LEGO League Challenge<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/fll-challenge-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/fll-challenge-resources\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0Including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Season Materials<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">SPIKE Software<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Blogs<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Programming Resources<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Coach and Team Resources<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Youtube Channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_11 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Update From <em>FIRST<\/em> on 2027\/28 K-8 Program<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_10 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_video_3 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><video controls><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/embed-ssl.wistia.com\/deliveries\/54b1bf0229a4043d46dabc6471ade3035c8f43e0.m3u8\" \/><\/video><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_video_overlay\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bc8b579f1404f95f2dacc296dd034e30.webp)\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_overlay_hover\"><a class=\"et_pb_video_play\" href=\"#\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>2027\/28\u00a0<em>FIRST\u00a0<\/em>K-8 Season is under development. Here are key updates from\u00a0<em>FIRST:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>FIRST<\/em> is researching and designing a new game<\/li>\n<li>For grades 3 and up, teams of up to ten students play a fully autonomous game<\/li>\n<li>The same field tables work for next season<\/li>\n<li>There will be a new robot, new coding, and new build system.<\/li>\n<li>Sign up for updates on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/programs\/k-8#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> FIRST\u00ae<\/em> K-8 Programs: 2027 and Beyond Blog<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_12 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139978533 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139978533 BCX0\">FIRST<\/span><\/span><\/em><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139978533 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139978533 BCX0\">\u00a0LEGO<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139978533 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139978533 BCX0\"> League Partnership Update<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_11 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">The 2026-2027 <\/span><em><span class=\"FindHit SCXW83800556 BCX0\">FI<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW83800556 BCX0\">R<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW83800556 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW83800556 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">\u00ae <\/span><\/em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">LEGO<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">\u00ae<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">\u00a0League<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\"> S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">eason is the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">fi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">nal season<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><em><span class=\"FindHit SCXW83800556 BCX0\">FI<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW83800556 BCX0\">R<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW83800556 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"FindHit SCXW83800556 BCX0\">T<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">\u00ae<\/span><\/em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">is partnered with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">LEGO<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">\u00ae<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">\u00a0Education<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83800556 BCX0\"> For more details, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/community.firstinspires.org\/first-lego-education-partnership-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>FIRST<\/em> &amp; LEGO Education Partnership Update<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How does this affect the\u00a02026-2027 <em>FIRST<\/em>\u00ae LEGO\u00ae League BIOGLOW\u2122 season?<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alaska tournaments will play using\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FOUNDERS EDITION<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This is the FLL we have been playing for decades. For FLL Challenge, you can use Spike Prime (or your trusty old EV3, NXT or RCX if you still have one that runs.) FLL Explore was designed for your Spike Essential or WeDo. Same as our prior seasons.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you choose to register for FUTURE Edition, you will need to buy a CS &amp; AI robot (or two, if you are FLL Challenge) and we will support some sort of celebration for you, separate or as part of our Founders tournament<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. PLEASE\u00a0NOTE THAT\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FIRST<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0WILL NOT BE USING\u00a0THE CS&amp;AI\u00a0ROBOT AFTER THE 2026-27 SEASON.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LEGO Education has discontinued\u00a0sales of the Spike Prime and Spike Essential robots as of June 30,\u00a02026.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They will continue to support it until 2031 with software updates, etc. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We can use the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spike Prime or Spike Essential robots <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">through the 2028-29 <em>FIRST<\/em><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00ae <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">If you do not have a Spike, EV3, or WeDo robot for the season, contact <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alyson at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"mailto:acooper@jedc.org\">acooper@jedc.org<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and we will help you find a way to play this season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2027-2028 and beyond:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FIRST<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is creating a new K-8 STEM program that builds on the Core Values and incorporate everything it has learned running <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FIRST<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> LEGO League for the past 28 years. It is using input from the field about how to create the optimal experience for kids and volunteers. Read more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/programs\/k-8?utm_campaign=cross-program-partner-blast-025&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Qk1H80IYLzLyQqOJlvov7IlempyEtuMPr-c3paE3MaeSOX50GqteUjx3DnB5gz-vP_WV8ivwPP-GQQ2Qt0UVnsF5TuQ&amp;_hsmi=433285485&amp;utm_content=433285485&amp;utm_source=hs_email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>FIRST\u00ae<\/em> K-8 Programs: 2027 and Beyond<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be sure you are registered as Lead Coach 1 or Lead Coach 2 for an FLL team to receive Team Blasts, or you can sign up for Team Blasts at: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resources\/library\/fll\/email-blast-archive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/resources\/library\/fll\/email-blast-archive<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep an eye out for future updates, and email Alyson at\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"mailto:acooper@jedc.org\">acooper@jedc.org<\/a><a href=\"mailto:acooper@jedc.org\"> <\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">if you have any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_13 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">FIRST\u00a0LEGO League: Challenge Updates<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_12 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Update to the Lucky Leaves Mission. 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