Season Updates

The registration phase for the MASTERPIECE season of the FIRST LEGO League Challenge is closed. We are thrilled that 747 teams in 52 regions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland will participate. That's over 100 more teams than in the previous season preparing for the educational program.

After registration and delivery of the materials, the exciting preparation phase for the final events for which all dates have now been set begins for the teams..

The mentor function is open to all teams and classes and offers a wide range of opportunities to learn from experienced mentors and exchange knowledge. You can use the expertise of mentors who are already registered in the system and have offers ready for you to make your season a success.

It's coming up soon! On October 20 and 21, 2023, we'll be hosting the FIRST LEGO League Meetup, where we'll be sharing ideas about our education program in a barcamp format. You can expect two inspiring afternoons full of questions, ideas, and great conversations. Just like last year, we promise you lots of fun and the opportunity to make new contacts to get inspired for the new season.

In the Robot Game resources for MASTERPIECE you can now find the online score calculator. This useful tool allows you to get to know the evaluation sheets from the competition day already in your preparation and to track your own progress while practicing.

Would you like to be involved in the education program as volunteers? Do you feel like you've outgrown the education program? Then we have a great opportunity for you! As a volunteer, you can get up close and personal with the FIRST LEGO League Challenge and Explore on competition day and see the impressive robots and presentations from the teams. For those who are not yet sure what their role as a judge or juror in Challenge or reviewer in Explore will entail, we have a great opportunity next week.

We want to ensure that all teams are well-prepared, so we are gathering all clarifications regarding the tasks and rules for the Robot Game of the upcoming season in our Challenge Updates. Be sure to check regularly to ensure you're always up to date.

An exciting international exchange is on the horizon! An Explore Team from Atlanta (USA) is looking for partner teams from the FIRST LEGO League D-A-CH community to exchange experiences and ideas.

Would you like to connect with other FIRST LEGO League enthusiasts from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and help shape the future of the educational program? Mark your calendars for October 20th and 21st, 2023, because the FIRST LEGO League Meetup is just what you're looking for!

This year, it will once again take place in a virtual format, offering an exciting Barcamp-style event where you can actively engage with various topics. For more information and the opportunity to register, please visit our website.

The long-awaited moment is here! The tasks for the MASTERPIECE season are now available on our website and in the coach login. Dive in and start a creative and inspiring MASTERPIECE season!

We won't let you down! Every first Wednesday of the month we offer a consultation hour for coaches. Especially after the kickoff and the announcement of the tasks, questions arise for new and experienced teams, especially about the Robot Game. Our experienced FIRST LEGO League team is available to answer your questions either by email or in the FAQs on our website. Additionally, we have invited Lisa and Fabian, two of our volunteer head referees, to answer your questions about the current season.

Do you know people who don't know about the education program yet? If so, recommend they attend our info session on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.! This event is a great opportunity for students, parents, educators, and those interested in other areas to learn about the exciting opportunities available through FIRST LEGO League.

You know people who don't know about the education programme yet? Recommend them our info event on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 16.30 to 17.30! The info event is a great opportunity for students, parents, educators or those interested in other areas to learn about the exciting opportunities FIRST LEGO League has to offer.

Thanks to strong partners, we are able to regularly sponsor teams and classes to participate in the educational program. Depending on the funding offer, this can include not only participation fees and material costs, but also robotics sets and preparation tables. There are attractive sponsorships for different regions or needs.

Registrations for the education programme and Explore and Challenge offerings are currently underway. Places are already fully booked in some regions, while there is still spare capacity in others.

The new theme is known, in the MASTERPIECE season we will highlight the role that STEM plays in the arts. Starting August 1, we'll find out exactly what the assignment is and what you can specifically work on as teams. Get ready!

Due to increased costs, we have to adjust the participation and shipping fees. We regret this decision, but are forced to take these steps in order to continue to provide quality service and excellence.

Teams that register early for the education program can enter our "Early Bird" raffle this season to win great prizes.