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Tournaments
Each year there is a tournament series that leads
from local qualifying tournaments to the state tournament.
Qualifying Tournaments
Qualifying tournaments typically consist of 10 to 16 teams that compete
in all categories for the ability to advance to the state tournament.
About 25-33% of these teams go on to the state tournament. These
tournaments are held in December.
State Tournament
The state tournament typically has about 60 teams competing from across
the state. This competition is held in January to try to avoid some of
the holiday rush of December.
National and International Competitions
Each year, there are several national and international competitions in which leading teams from Illinois participate:
- World Festival - A showcase competition, held in the United States, for all FIRST-sponsored robotics competitions (FRC - High School, FLL - Elementary/Middle School, FTC - High School). For FLL, it features championship-winning teams from around the world. Because of space and funding limitations, not all USA states and championships, or foreign countries, are able to be represented, but it is an exciting world showcase for FLL and all of FIRST's robotics competitions.
- Open Invitational Competitions - Championship teams from Illinois have the possibility of participating in competitions in the USA and around the world. Some USA-hosted competitions will be for USA-only teams, while others will additionally include international teams. Other competitions may be hosted internationally; these competitions have also typically included USA teams.
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"The role of the adult is not necessarily to teach, but to inspire."
-Dean Kamen
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