FLL Season Schedule — Fall 2026¶
Team 76265 "Lego Legends" • BIOGLOW Season
- In-Person Meetups: Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Hardware, building the field, driving base, robot game testing)
- Midweek Virtual Sessions: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Innovation Project research, expert interviews, strategy discussions, coding logic)
📅 Master Season Timeline¶
| In-Person Workshop | Midweek Virtual Session (Wed) | Robot & Coding Focus | Field & Innovation Project | Team Culture & Logistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 (Session 1) | (Kickoff Week) | SPIKE App Tutorials 1–6 | Assemble first part of field | Core Values, Rubrics & Parent Orientation |
| Sep 16 (Virtual) | Review SPIKE block questions | Ocean theme & problem brainstorming | Team goal setting check-in | |
| Sep 19 (Session 2) | Training Camp 1: Driving Around | Finish assembling field kits | One-Hand Duck Build, Team Name Vote & Peer Ambassador Handoff | |
| Sep 23 (Virtual) | Discuss gyro turn logic & straight drive | Narrow down Innovation Project topics | Assign research pairs | |
| Sep 26 (Session 3) | Training Camp 2: Playing with Objects | Field setup & mission model placement | Team bonding & peer feedback | |
| Sep 30 (Virtual) | Review attachment mechanism ideas | Share research findings & articles | Plan outreach contacts | |
| Oct 4 (Session 4) | Training Camp 3: Line Tracking & Color Sensor | Test table missions & scoring paths | Core Values mini-challenge | |
| Oct 7 (Virtual) | Mission run route planning | Prepare interview questions for Zoo trip | Zoo trip logistics & packing checklist | |
| Oct 10 | (No Meeting) | No Meeting (Thanksgiving Weekend) | No Meeting (Thanksgiving Weekend) | No Meeting (Thanksgiving Weekend) |
| Oct 14 (Virtual) | Code review & Scratch block library sync | Finalize questions for Zoo experts | Review team secret goals progress | |
| Oct 17 | (Offsite Event) | Zoo Field Trip (Biologist interview) | Team spirit & exploration | |
| Oct 21 (Virtual) | Map mission attachment ideas to field | Zoo observations debrief & problem selection | Select lead presentation speakers | |
| Oct 25 (Session 5) | Sprint Session 1: 3-Track Mission Coding (A: Static, B: Dynamic, C: R&D) | Strike Team Breakouts: Builders, Researchers, Marketers | Digital Logo Prototype Review & Core Values | |
| Oct 28 (Virtual) | Software modularization check | Solution user testing feedback review | Judging rubric walkthrough | |
| Nov 1 (Session 6) | Sprint Session 2: Mission Combination Sprints (Chaining M01+M03, M02+M04) | Strike Team Swap: Presentation Board Layout & Prototype Refinement | Final Team Logo Vote & Core Values | |
| Nov 4 (Virtual) | Autonomous navigation strategies | Draft 5-minute presentation script outline | Slide deck responsibilities | |
| Nov 8 (Session 7) | Sprint Session 3: Lock Core Reliability (Group A) & Reach Logic (Group B) | Build Team Presentation: 5-min script drafting & physical trifold assembly | Finalize Team Swag (buttons/stickers) & task distribution | |
| Nov 11 (Virtual) | Timer run analysis (2:30 practice prep) | Script review & speaking practice | Refine presentation visual aids | |
| Nov 15 (Session 8) | Sprint Session 4: Core Mission Tuning & Reach Go/No-Go Gate | Mid-Month Checkpoint: Full Script Read-Through & Missing Props Audit | Flex Catch-Up Buffer (25 min) | |
| Nov 18 (Virtual) | Code optimization & bug fixes | Presentation Q&A mock judging prep | Review Core Values examples for judges | |
| Nov 22 (Session 9) | Sprint Session 5: Final Reliability Tweaks & Official Code Freeze | Family & Friends Dress Rehearsal: Full 5-min pitch, mock Q&A & live matches | Family Showcase & Celebration 🎉 | |
| Nov 25 (Virtual) | Final packing checklist & tournament pep talk | Review Core Values poster & team binder | Parent spectator details & event logistics | |
| Nov 29 🏆 | OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT EVENT DAY | Robot Game Matches & Innovation Judging | FIRST LEGO League Tournament Showcase! 🚀 |
💻 Virtual Sessions Guide for Parents & Students¶
- Platform: Google Meet / Zoom (link sent via parent email / calendar invite).
- Length: 45 to 60 minutes maximum to keep focus sharp on school nights.
- What to Bring:
- Notebook, pencil, and team folder.
- Homework ideas or articles found during the week.
- Chromebook or laptop with SPIKE App installed.
- Purpose: Virtual sessions protect Saturday in-person time for hands-on robot building and mat driving, while shifting research, discussions, and slide work to quick online touchpoints!