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  • What is the time commitment for FIRST® Tech Challenge coaches, volunteers, and team members?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    In general, as a coach, volunteer, or team member you should meet with your team at least once per week during the build and competition season (September – April). Many mature…
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    Who can coach a FIRST® Tech Challenge team?

    Published: 9/09/2019

    Teachers, parents, and technology professionals all make excellent coaches. The coach must be 18 years or older and should have the desire to explore side-by-side with students and have good…
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    Are there any special skills required to participate?

    Published: 9/06/2019

    The best thing about all FIRST® programs is that all skill levels are welcome – technical and nontechnical. Teams need all kinds of skills and creativity to succeed. What are…
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    How long is the FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge season?

    Published: 9/06/2019

    The FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge season runs from September to January, followed by the state championships.  

    What is the time commitment for FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge coaches, volunteers, and team members?

    Published: 9/06/2019

    In general, as a coach, volunteer, or team member you should meet with your team two to three times per week during the build and competition season from September through…
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    Who can start a FIRST® LEGO® League Explore team?

    Published: 9/06/2019

    Anyone with an interest in changing lives through STEM can start a team – educators, parents, anyone with the time and motivation. Most teams in Washington are school-based. Others are…
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    Who can coach/mentor a FIRST® LEGO® League Explore team?

    Published: 9/06/2019

    Teachers, parents, and technology professionals all make excellent coaches. The coach must be 18 years or older and should have the desire to explore side-by-side with students and have good…
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    How long is the FIRST® LEGO® League Explore season?

    Published: 9/06/2019

    The FIRST® LEGO® League Explore season opens in May, but teams can register throughout the year. Teams typically meet for 6-10 weeks and then participate in a FIRST® LEGO® League…
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    What are the FIRST® LEGO® League Explore Core Values?

    Published: 9/06/2019

    We express the FIRST® philosophies of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition through our Core Values: Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas. Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.…
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    What is the time commitment for FIRST® LEGO® League Explore coaches, volunteers, and team members?

    Published: 9/06/2019

    In general, as a coach, volunteer, or team member you should meet with your team one to two times per week during the build and Festival season from August through…
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