FIRST® LEGO® League

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Utah FIRST^® LEGO^® League
University of Utah
105 Fort Douglas Blvd #604
SLC, UT 84113
801-585-3198
utfll@utah.edu

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Regional qualifying FLL tournaments will be held throughout the state in January, and the Utah FLL State Championship will be held the last Saturday in January at the University of Utah. Dates, times and volunteer job descriptions are listed below.

For more information, contact Anne Bastien at utfll@utah.edu or 801-585-3198.

Volunteer applications (one required for each event)

Register for one or more of the events by clicking on the link below. If you would like to volunteer for more than one event, please fill out an application form for each event. Thank you!

Qualifying tournaments Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, all day

Qualifying tournanments Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, all day

State Championship Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, all day

FLL State Championship at the University of Utah (Salt Lake City) – Teams must qualify at local tournament to participate.

Volunteer job descriptions

Title	Description	Time commitment
Registration	Teams, volunteers and media are required to register at the "Registration/information" desk where the receptionist will confirm that each party receives their necessary packets and information.	All day
Usher/Floater	The event will require individuals to greet and steer guests to the registration/information tables. The ushers will need to monitor parking flow and assist spectators in navigating the building.	All day
Pit Manager	The Pit Manager's primary duty is to call teams to the queuing area, and make general announcements using a public address system if available. The Pit Announcer works in collaboration with the Field Managers and Team Queuing volunteers to facilitate adherence to team match schedule.	All day
Field Manager	Field Managers participate in field construction and maintenance; direct activity on the field to ensure smooth execution of the matches; play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event. Field Managers are also responsible for the flow of traffic and adherence to the Robot Design, Core Values and Project Judging areas.	All day
Team Queuer	The Lead Team Queuer is responsible for robot traffic between the Pit and the playing field. This individual trains Team Queuing volunteers and stages and positions teams in preparation for the start of matches. This position plays a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event.	All day
Referee	Referees observe team matches, identify rule violations, and "call" them. Referees calculate the official score of the matches and participate in deliberations regarding contested calls. Referees work under the direction of the Head Referee. This is a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event.	All day
Timekeeper	The Timekeeper coordinates with the Emcee on when to run the clock from the scoring table or at a separate location. The Time Keeper will reset the clock for each match and activate the buzzer at the close of each match. The Time Keeper serves as the Score Keeper's Assistant if needed and accessible.	All day
Scorekeeper/runner	Using tools provided by FIRST, the Score Keepers are responsible for recording points scored by teams as they occur during each game match. Score Keepers manage and operate the scoring and field control systems, input scores into the system from the Head Referee, print reports as needed and upload data onto the FIRST website as required. These individuals play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining the pace of the event. FIRST Headquarters will provide pre-event training for this position. The Head Referee will provide a score sheet, which the Score Runner will take after each match and bring to the Score Keeper to record in the field control system.	All day
Table Resetter	Volunteers repair and reset the playing field after each team match. They play a critical role in ensuring smooth flow of match play and maintaining pace of the event and safety on the field.	All day
Judge	Judges familiarize yourself with FLL judging rubrics and challenge materials. Attend training prior to the event. Judge teams at the event and determine top-ranked teams.	All day
Judge Assistant	Judge assistants manage teams to get lined up outside competition rooms and ensure that judging sessions are adhering to the judging schedule.	All day
Regional Event Host	The Regional Event host works with the Utah FLL organizing committee to secure a venue, recruit volunteers and coordinate a regional tournament for up to 30 teams. Contact Anne Bastien at utfll@utah.edu for details.	Varied (includes event volunteer role and regular meetings/phone calls)
Organizing Committee	Volunteer for the Utah FLL Organizing Committee and participate in monthly meetings as well as contribute in a number of ways, solicit sponsors, be a team liason, recruit partners, plan the Championship and much more! Contact Anne Bastien at utfll@utah.edu.	Varied (includes event volunteer role and regular meetings/phone calls)