Help make the Abingdon FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifier a great experience for our teams! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to serve as judges, referees, scorekeepers, team check-in assistants, and general event support. Whether you’re interested in robotics or simply enjoy supporting young innovators, there’s a role for you! No prior robotics experience is necessary, and training is provided.

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Teams & Coaches: Get Ready for Tournament Day! The Abingdon FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifier is almost here! As your team puts the finishing touches on its robot, Innovation Project, and presentations, take a few minutes to make sure you’re ready for a fun and successful tournament day.

1. Know Before You Go! Review the Tournament Guidelines so your team knows what to expect on event day.
2. Check Off Your Paperwork! Make sure you’ve completed the FIRST Mentor Ready and Youth Protection requirements, along with Youth Registration and Consent & Release forms for all team members. Find everything you need in our Administrative Resources.
3. Get Your Team Information Sheet Ready! Complete your Team Information Sheet so you’re prepared to share your team’s journey with the judges.
4. Keep Learning & Having Fun! Continue testing, improving, practicing, and celebrating everything your team has accomplished. Remember, FIRST LEGO League is about more than competition—it’s about discovery, teamwork, and having fun along the way!

Come Cheer on the Teams! Join us for an exciting day of robots, teamwork, and innovation at the Abingdon FIRST LEGO League Challenge Qualifier! This event is FREE and open to the public, so bring your family and friends to cheer on these incredible young innovators as they put their robots to the test in the Robot Game!

Spectators are welcome to watch all the Robot Game action! Please note that judging sessions are private and limited to team members and up to three coaches/mentors.

New to FIRST LEGO League? Learn more about FIRST LEGO League Challenge and discover how teams combine robotics, creative problem-solving, and teamwork to tackle real-world challenges. Get to know this season’s BIOGLOW theme before joining us for the fun!