FIRST® LEGO® League
Grades 2 - 4
Welcome FIRST in Missouri region teams! We’re excited to have you join us for the BIOGLOW™ season.
National registration is open for the season, and you can start your BIOGLOW™ journey any time you like. The culminating event for FIRST® LEGO® League Explore teams is the opportunity to get together with other teams and share what you learned. These are fun, family-friendly, short events called Festivals.
We traditionally hold Festivals in the spring. However, some teams may have completed their journey earlier in the year, and we are happy to facilitate earlier events with interested teams.
Here’s where you’ll find more details about this season’s challenge. We also keep coaches up to date with an email newsletter (check your inbox and junk folder) and on our Facebook page! Be sure to follow us!
Things to know before registering for an Official Festival
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When registering, please be advised of the following:
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You must have your official (not temporary) FIRST® LEGO® League Explore team number available
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Team name provided will be the name used at event
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Venue space is limited, so only register for one Festival
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Times vary
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Payment is per team, and is non-refundable
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Payment may be by credit card, debit card or other electronic payment (no purchase orders)Once a venue is full, it will no longer be available.
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Payment is final and once registered, you may not switch venues.
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After you have registered for a Festival and registration has closed, your event manager will contact you with details, approximately one week before the event.
Festival 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 or health issue. 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.
FIRST® LEGO® League
Grades K - 8
Welcome to FIRST LEGO League Challenge BIOGLOW!
This season, FIRST teams and supporters will take inspiration from the natural world and from one another. Using STEM, teamwork, and creativity, participants will explore how innovation can support biodiversity, strengthen communities, and help build a healthier, more connected planet. Together, we can learn from nature and design a thriving future for our shared home
Here coaches will find everything they need for the 2026-27 season including information on:
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Registration
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Pricing
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Equipment
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Event Schedules
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Lots more
For any questions, please reach out to Sara at fll@firstinmissouri.org
Let's Get Started!
BIOGLOW Season Materials are now available for download:
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Challenge Updates (check back here often for any Robot Game or Project clarifications)
Registration Checklist
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Required: Create an account at FIRSTinspires.org or login if you already have an account
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Required: Complete the Youth Protection Program requirements
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Required: Sign the Consent and Release paperwork
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From your Dashboard, create a new team, or re-register your current team
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Required: Assign a 2nd adult to be a Coach and make sure their paperwork is complete
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Required: Purchase a BIOGLOW field kit
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Required: Purchase a SPIKE PRIME, EV3, or NXT Robot kit**, or reuse if you already have one
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Sign up for the FIRST in Missouri newsletter for season updates
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Be on the lookout for local Qualifier Event signups
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Optional but recommended, attend a local Kickoff Event