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Challenge

The VEX IQ Challenge, presented by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, provides elementary and middle school students with exciting, open-ended robotics challenges
that enhance their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills through hands-on, student-centered learning.

FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
to children ages 9-16 through fun, exciting hands-on learning. FIRST LEGO League participants gain real-world
problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build
a better future together.

Grade

For Elementary Level : Grade 3-5

For Middle School Level: Grade 6-8

FLL has no age groups. All students in Grade 4 - 9 will participate in the same competition.

Team Size

Minimum :3+
Typical Team: 5 - 6

Minimum: 4+
Typical Team: 4-10

Programming Environment

VEX Code Blocks(Scratch)

Scratch based block coding, works with multiple platforms, easy to start and use.

Supported Systems: Windows, MacOS, Android, iPad, Chromebook

FLL Competition:

Latest block based development for SPIKE is scratch, it’s definitely a step up from EV3-G.

Supported Systems: Windows, MacOS, Android, iPad, Chromebook

Season Timeline

Qualifier Rounds - May to Dec.

International Tournaments - Mar to Apr.

Qualifier Rounds - Aug to Dec.

International Tournaments - Mar to Jun.

Competition

Games and Rules Release Date:
Last day of VEX Robotics World Championship – VEX IQ Challenge, typically end of April.

Regional Qualifier: Late October / early November to mid February

Regional State Championship: Late February / early March

VEX Robotics World Championship: Late April

Games and Rules Release Date: First week of August

Regional Qualifier:Late November to Early December

Regional State Championship:Late January/ Early February

FIRST® LEGO®League World Festival:Late April

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Type of Team

RoboSpark At-Center Team

RoboSpark Hybrid Team

RoboSpark At-Home Team

Full Season Fee

$2000 Per Student

$1500 Per Student

$1200 Per Student

Place of Work

Work onsite at the Robospark Center.

Work at a team member's home.

Work at a team member's home.

Parts

Full Competition Kit, Vex IQ field, game elements, one Pneumatic kit, and two extra motors provided.

Additional parts like beams and rubber bands included.

Teams can buy extra main parts (motor, brain, battery) from RoboSpark if needed.

Full Competition Kit, Vex IQ field, game elements, one Pneumatic kit, two extra motors

Additional parts like beams and rubber bands included.

Teams can buy extra main parts (motor, brain, battery) from RoboSpark if needed.

Full Competition Kit, Vex IQ field, game elements, two extra motors

Pneumatic kit and special parts not included.

additional generic parts (beams, rubber bands) provided.

Teams can buy extra main parts (motor, brain, battery) from RoboSpark.

Coach-supported sessions, group workshops

Weekly (100+ hours)

Weekly (100+ hours)

Monthly (30+ hours)

One-on-one coaching

Six sessions

Six sessions

Six sessions

Registration and fee

Registration for two state qualifying tournaments

Registration for two state qualifying tournaments

Registration for two state qualifying tournaments