May 4 - National team registration opens
Registration materials and FLL robot sets begin to ship
Aug 1 - Field setup kits begin to ship
Aug 10 - Registration for Illinois tournament series starts
September – National registration closes when all slots are filled.
No
specific closing date will be given by FIRST. Teams may not participate
in Illinois tournament series if not registered nationally. *
Sept 3 - Challenge Released
Sept 8 - NXT Training - web-based training from LEGO Education
Sept 23 - Coaches Meeting (All Coaches) Arlington Hts. and Web access
New Date - Confirmed Communication
Table Setup and Missions Q&A
Judging Criteria Q&A
Oct. 5 - Coaches Meeting - IIT (same info as Sept. 23 Coaches Meeting In person attendance only)
Additional MeetingOct 7 - Rookie Coaches Training: Team Organization
with Q&A -
Confirmed DateOct 8 - NXT Training - web-based training from LEGO Education
Oct 15 - Illinois State Tournament Registration Closes (2 Weeks After National)
Oct. 26 - NXT Training -web-based training from LEGO Education
RESCHEDULED FROM OCT. 19Oct 31 - Regional Tournament Assignment Released
Nov 15 - RTC Contact With All Teams Complete
Dec 5 - Regional Tournaments
Dec 12 - Regional Tournaments
Dec 13 - Regional Tournament
New Date - Sunday TournamentDec 19 - Regional Tournaments
Jan 15 - State Tournament -
Confirmed Date Judging for local teams or by request
Jan 16 - State Tournament -
Confirmed Date