FIRST LEGO League Operational Committee

(See Voluntário / Volunteer to sign up to be a volunteer.)

• A committee of a minimum of 9 people who are serious, committed and long-term volunteers.
• The FLL Operational Committee also includes teams who share responsibilitys.

FLL Operational Partner: Responsible for high-level strategy, ensuring that all Planning Committee and key tournament leaders are cooperating and that the overall program time-line is on target. The Partner recruits the Planning Committee members and sets the goals for the region and usually manages the Championship tournament. The Partners sign an Affiliation Agreement with FLL giving them authority for the region and agreeing to meet FLL program, award, judging, refereeing and tournament standards.

Administrator: Responsible for reporting on FLL’s regional activities and needs to FIRST and LEGO, ensures that all members of the committee have the information and documents that they need, sets the schedule and documents the committee’s work.

Team Liaison: Responsible for all communication with teams during the year, including periodic updates and upcoming deadlines. Posts/updates information on the website, if applicable.

Judge Adviser for the Region: Assists in recruiting judge advisers as well as judges for each qualifying tournament, is responsible for judge training for the region and ensures that all judging in the region is performed in accordance with FLL standards.

Head Referee for the Region: Assists in recruiting head referees and referees for each qualifying tournament, is responsible for referee training for the region and ensures that the region’s Robot Game and scoring is in accordance with FLL requirements.

Education and Recruitment Team (1-3 members): Handles all team recruitment, trade shows and coach training.

Fundraising Team (1-3 members): Raises needed funds, communicates with sponsors and ensures that sponsors receive appropriate recognition. Sometimes handles VIP coordination on the day of the Championship event.

Public Relations/Media Coordinator (1-3 members): Promotes FIRST programs with a focus on FLL activities in the region and fosters media relationships. Responsible for all press releases and other media contacts, including for qualifying tournaments. Sometimes handles VIP coordination on the day of the Championship event.

Qualifying Tournament Liaison: Communicates with all qualifying tournament organizers, ensuring that they have the tools they need, receive adequate training and are provided with the details of the region’s advancement policy and correct number of spots for advancement to the Championship.

Partner Coordination Team (1-3 members): Recruits and manages all types of partners that support the FLL. Works with the other members to encourage the partners to support our goals.