Team Portal

MASTERPIECE is part of 2023-2024 FIRST in Show season.

Is your team paid and nationally registered in the FIRST in Missouri (FiMO) Region?
If so, then this page is for you! Please read the information below to prepare your team for this season’s qualifying tournaments

**** PLEASE READ **** 2023 Registration Requirements (v3) & Frequently Asked Questions

Event Registration is open through October 2, 2023 — Register NOW

SEASON INFO

Season Kickoff Event

2023 Kick-Off Information Coming Soon!

Season Basic Info

Over 300 FIRST LEGO League Challenge teams are expected to compete in the Missouri Region during this season.

Two items to note:

National registration is required prior to registering for a local Qualifier
National registration does not include the registration for a Qualifier
National registration does not guarantee a spot at a Qualifier

Season Documents

Teams must register all team member and two (2) adult coaches on the FIRST dashboard at www.firstinspires.org. Once all team members are registered and parents have signed the Consent & Release form, the team is event ready! You’ll just need to print the team roster and bring it to each event.

Season Grants

Boeing Employee Coaches/Mentors can submit their teams for National Registration Grants.

Applications are open for Boeing employees and retirees until 9/30/2023.
Do NOT pay FIRST registration before grant notification.
In order to receive a Boeing grant, a team must have a Boeing employee or retiree who commits to volunteering for the team at least 25 hours over the course of the season.
The grant application can be found here:
https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/team-grants
Employee and retiree mentors will need to create an account on Submittable in order to submit applications for up to three teams they mentor.

John Deere has grant applications for teams that are within 40 miles of their Springfield, MO facilities.

Applications are currently open through 09/25
Learn more and apply here
Do NOT pay FIRST registration before grant notification.

For more grant ideas, please visit our facebook page to search for other available grants.

Innovation Project Resources

FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge Season Resources

QUICK LINKS

QUALIFIER INFO

Qualifier Registration Basic Overview

Each team needs to supply at least one volunteer for a local area FIRST event.
Each team should rank 3 event choices.
Although we will have a space for any interested team to participate in a qualifier, be aware that we cannot guarantee a specific weekend or venue.

Event Registration Requirements

*Important* Please read the FIRST LEGO League Challenge Missouri Qualifier registration system and process instructions in its entirety before registering your team.
Click here: Registration Requirements Document

2023-2024 Qualifier Dates

FIRST^® LEGO ^® League Challenge Missouri

See calendar below – Qualifiers will be offered in December 2023 and January 2024

Registration Requirements Document

Results From Qualifiers and Championship

Cancellation Policy

Events for our region are booked and scheduled in advance. Our policy is that no event is ever rescheduled. Event managers have the authority to cancel an event if their facility determines conditions to be unsafe. This policy would apply to inclement weather or any other public safety issue including a lack of screened volunteers. If an event is not cancelled, it is up to the discretion of the parents and coach to determine if they will attend. No refunds will be given in these situations.

EVENTS FAQ

What can I expect in the Judging Session?

All judging will take place in one 30 minute session. See Judging Session Flowchart

Is a Core Value Poster Required?

Although creating a Core Value Poster can be an enriching activity, our region does not use it as part of the Core Value Judging Sessions. If you create one, please leave it at your pit area for others to learn about your team

Who is Allowed in the Judging Rooms?

This depends upon the venue. Some rooms are very small, so the Tournament Director and Judge Adviser might only allow the team members and one or two coaches into the room.

How will Lunch be Handled?

Some venues will offer teams a prepaid sack lunch option. Other venues may have a concession stand or cafeteria. Some venues will not allow outside food. Please read your Information Packet for details or contact your Tournament Director

May We Bring Our Own Practice Table?

Please read your Info Packet or contact the Tournament Director. Some of the pit areas will be very small and practice mats might not be allowed. If you are allowed to bring a mat, we do ask that it be shared with other teams.

How and When Will We Receive Our Completed Rubrics From the Event?

Rubrics will be available to the Lead Coach on the Event Hub, usually within 24 hours of the Awards Ceremony.