Registration Process

In order to help your registration run as smoothly as possible we are providing you with the following key information.  Checklist of information you need before you start: * Coach e-mail address (can be updated or changed until early October) Shipping address (no postal boxes) Billing address Payment method (if paying by credit card, billing address must match credit card statement) List of materials you will buy (for a complete list, see Product Description and Pricing posted on the FLL Registration page) Registration will close when all slots are filled.  This usually happens sometime after mid-September.  Please note that FLL materials (Robot Set and Field Setup Kit) must be ordered by this deadline, but are subject to product availability. The maximum capacity is 6,720 teams (US and Canada.)  We encourage early registration, product ordering, and payment to ensure timely receipt of program materials. FLL Robot Sets and the registration packets (Coaches' Handbooks and introductory DVDs) begin to ship in May. Field Setup Kits begin to ship in August. Please note that there is a surge in registrations mid-August onward. If you place your order during this time period, you may experience a delay in order processing. To register your team(s), go to the FIRST web site http://www.usfirst.org/ and click on the registration link. On the FLL Registration Page, you will find important information pertaining to registration, such as steps to complete a team registration, product description and pricing, and contact information.  To ensure that your team's registration and ordering process is correct and complete, and to prevent possible confusion, please take time to carefully read the sections below. Provide an email address that can receive outside emails.  Many school firewalls do not accept outside emails, so check before registering.  You may decide to use your personal e-mail. Register early.  A dramatic surge in registration/orders begins mid-August.  If you place your order during this rush, expect at least a two-week turnaround for delivery once LEGO Education receives your payment. We highly recommend that every team purchase the Field Setup Kit early. Instructions, descriptions and other important information are available on the FLL Team Registration home page for your reference.  Please check there first if you have questions. *Orders*     NOTE: Receiving a team number does not mean your team is registered. Registered teams complete the order process and payment. Complete your on-line order before sending your PO or Check.  Your order is not complete until you click "Place Order" and see an on-line order confirmation on the screen.  Print it out and retain it for your records. The $200 Team Registration fee is mandatory and non-refundable. The Field Setup Kit purchase is non-refundable. If you use a purchase order (PO) as the payment method, and the number is not available, enter "TBD" in the PO number field. Include your team number and Order ID number on the mailed check or faxed or mailed PO. Payment cannot be credited properly without this information. Shipping and applicable taxes will be added to your invoice. The Team Registration fee does not include the Field Setup Kit or participation in an event.

Ordering Information

Register for FIRST LEGO League, visit http://register4fll.com/ .    ALL teams (rookie and veteran) will need to order the following two items:   1) FLL Team Registration (Required): U.S. $200 (Non-refundable) FIRST is a non-profit, public charity organization. The team registration fee contributes to the growth and sustainability of the FLL program and supports ongoing program development. Part Number: 990305 Registration fee includes: 1 team membership (up to 10 children) Access to the FLL on-line web community and the FLL International forum 1 FLL Coach's Handbook (coach and team resource tools) FIRST Compilation DVD FLL DVD Customer, technical, and engineering support from FIRST Headquarters 2.) FLL 2008 Field Set Up Kit: U.S. $65 / (Every team must have or have access to a Field Setup kit)   Part Number: 991217 Kit contents change from year to year based on challenge theme. It consists of: Mission Models Set: Exclusive collection of several hundred LEGO elements required to build the mission models to place on the field mat. Field Mat, 4’ X 8’ roll-out Building instructions on CD The field mat needs to be set up on a flat surface with borders around it. For information on how to set up borders on a floor, or how to build a standard FLL table, please visit the FLL website. In addition to the items above, new (rookie) teams will ALSO need to order a robot kit:    3.) FLL Robot Set (NXT) – (Requires Windows XP or MacOS X): U.S. $325 Part Number: 979792 Registered teams are allowed to purchase one FLL Robot Set (NXT). The set can be used from year to year and it includes all components needed to build and program a robot. NXT Educational Software: The PC- and MAC-compatible software interface has intuitive, icon-based drag and drop environment for "building" programs. Includes 40 interactive tutorials. It comes with an FLL Team license. 1 Intelligent NXT Brick 1 Rechargeable Battery 1 Charger 3 Interactive Servo Motors (rotation sensor built in) 2 Touch Sensors 1 Sound Sensor 1 Light Sensor 1 Ultrasonic Sensor 1 USB Wire 7 Connection cables, different lengths 3 Lamps 3 Converter cables (connects lamps stone and existing sensors/motor and NXT Brick) Over 1,000 LEGO elements Building Instructions 2 Storage Box with Sorting Trays Please be sure that you reach “Step 5: Check Out” in the registration process.  Until you hit the "Place Order" button and see an on-line order confirmation on the screen, your registration/order is not complete even if a team number has been assigned.    You DO NOT have to pay for your order right away (by credit card), but can choose to pay by check or purchase order.  This will hold your spot until you can make your payment later in the summer.  If paying by PO, and you do not know your Purchase Order number now, just enter "TBD" in the purchase order number field.   LEGO Education will ship product upon receipt of signed purchase order or check.