News from
New York City / New Jersey FIRST
September 2007

FIRST LEGO League, or FLL as we will hurriedly call it, is FIRST's program for kids 9 to 14 years of age. FLL uses robotics as a vehicle for engaging kids in the process of technological innovation. It also brings communities together to celebrate the achievements of their students working smart in science and technology.

You can become a part of the celebration. Come on out to cheer the kids on. FIRST is about changing our culture so that greater importance is placed on science and technology among young people. Science and technology are the tools with which we will confront the challenges of our future and remain competitive in the technologically-driven global economy. Your participation can help let kids know the importance of their achievements.

Whether you live or work in New York City or New Jersey, there's a FIRST LEGO League tournament near you. Come out and join the fun. Bring family and friends. All FLL events are free and open to the public.

New Jersey FIRST LEGO League

FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournaments

Metuchen
Date: November 10, 2007
Location: St. Joseph's High School
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

Upper Saddle River
Date: November 17, 2007
Location: Emil Cavalini Middle School
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

Hillsborough
Date: November 17, 2007
Location: Hillsborough High School
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

Glassboro
Date: November 17, 2007
Location: Rowan University
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

Montclair
Date: December 1, 2007
Location: Mount Hebron Middle School
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

Jersey City
Date: December 1, 2007
Location: Liberty Science Center
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

Newark
Date: December 15, 2007
Location: New Jersey Institute of Technology
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

New Jersey FIRST LEGO League Championship
Date: December 8, 2007
Location: Mount Olive High School, Flanders, NJ
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
For more information: click here

New York City FIRST LEGO League

FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournaments

Manhattan
Date: December 2, 2007
Location: Pace University, New York, NY
Time:: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

Brooklyn
Date: December 8, 2007
Location: Brooklyn Tech High School, Brooklyn, NY
Time:: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

Bronx
Date: December 8, 2007
Location: Lehman High School, Bronx, NY
Time:: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

Queens
Date: December 15, 2007
Location: Aviation High School, Queens, NY
Time:: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

Staten Island
Date: December 15, 2007
Location: Staten Island Tech High School, Staten Island, NY
Time:: 9:00am to 3:00pm
For more information: click here

New York City FIRST LEGO League Championship
Date: January 26, 2008
Location: Riverbank State Park
Time:: 9:00am to 4:00pm
For more information: click here

You know what's amazing?  

Every one of the fourteen events listed above is the result of the efforts of volunteers.  High schools kids, college students, folks with full-time jobs, retirees, people from all walks of life - literally hundreds of wonderful individuals who come together out of a shared concern for kids and their futures - Pretty amazing.

Why not come out and join us?

Sincerely,
Randy Schaeffer, Regional Director
New York City / New Jersey FIRST