Posts by Mel Wade
What’s Happening with LEGO?
In March of 2026, FIRST announced it would end its partnership with LEGO after nearly three decades. This raises many questions about the future of FIRST LEGO League and Adventist Robotics. Is Adventist Robotics ending after next season? No. We are looking forward to continuing to provide quality robotics experiences for Adventist youth! I heard…
Read MoreFTC Coach/Captain Call – February 12, 2026
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Read MoreFLL Coach Conference Call – February 12, 2026
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Read MoreFTC Coach/Captain Call – January 8, 2026
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Read MoreFLL Coach Conference Call – January 8, 2026
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Read MoreFTC Coach/Captain Call – December 11, 2025
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Read MoreFLL Coach Conference Call – December 11, 2025
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Read MoreFTC Coach/Captain Conference Call – November 2025
FTC CoachCaptain Call-20251113-Meeting Recording AI-generated content may be incorrect Meeting notes Updated Resources and Compliance Requirements: Mel provided an overview of the updated FIRST website resources, emphasized the importance of reviewing team updates, and detailed compliance requirements such as the inspection checklist and youth protection screening for coaches and team members. Key Rule Clarifications and Referee…
Read MoreFLL Challenge Coach Conference Call – November 2025
FLL Coach Conference Call-20251113_Meeting Recording AI-generated content may be incorrect Meeting notes Tournament Registration and Event Updates: Mel provided updates on finalized tournament dates, including the addition of the North Pacific qualifier at Columbia Adventist Academy, and explained the registration process for teams, emphasizing the importance of early sign-up and the availability of purchase protection. FIRST…
Read MoreFTC Coach / Captain Call – October 2025
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