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Welcome to the MA FLL Championship Event at WPI
Welcome to the MA FLL Championship Event at WPI
DECEMBER 13, 2025
Changes for 2025
Changes for 2025
To better accommodate the number of available judges, we will be restructuring the start of the day and lunch breaks. To make designations easier, we have assigned teams to either the Frost or Singleton Division. The only thing the division defines is which half of the schedule you are on/following. It does not affect award availability or distribution.
Teams will continue to have 5 attempts to make their high score, as well as a 30-minute judging slot. At the conclusion of matches, some teams will be invited to present their projects to the crowd while we wait for judges to deliberate on awards! This is just intended as an opportunity to highlight different styles and topics for presentations.
We expect the day to still end at 5PM and the new schedule will be posted soon.
The divisions are named for two pioneering people in archeology, Honor Frost and Theresa Singleton. Click the links to read about their amazing lives and contributions!
AGENDA
AGENDA
Teams are expected to stay for the entire day through the end of awards.
0715: Doors open for teams.
0830: Coach's Meeting (Competition Fields)
0900: JUDGING BEGINS (Room Above Pits)
0940: Matches Begin
1100-1150: Lunch Break
1430: Matches End (estimate)
1445: Selected Project Presentations
1600: Awards Ceremony
1700: Event Ends
WHERE TO GO
WHERE TO GO
The event takes place at WPI's Harrington Auditorium.
Parking & Drop-off
All vehicle should proceed to the Park Ave Garage, located at 151 Salisbury St.
Teams are free to park in the Park Ave Garage or any WPI lot without a permit, just please avoid specifically labeled spaces (handicap, zipcar, etc). In the event of inclement weather, please only park in the Park Ave Garage
People should enter via the stairs between the Rec Center and Harrington Auditorium.
Those moving large items/carts may:
Walk up the hill/ramp to the left up the stairs and go up the ramp to the door.
Enter the ramp to the right of the stairs and proceed up the elevator to the 2nd floor
VISUAL OF ENTRANCE OPTIONS
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Updated 12/10/25
ABOUT THE VENUE
ABOUT THE VENUE
Limited event t-shirts will be for sale for $20 at concessions after matches are underway.
Self-service wireless is available by connecting to the WPI-Open network.
Teams are not allowed to setup practice fields any where in the venue. Practice fields are available (1 per every 9-12 teams) for use.
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING
Your robot and its necessary accessories like extra pieces and battery charger.
A laptop or other device in case code needs to be updated. The judges will also expect to see copies of your code (digitally or printed out)
All necessary items to present to the judges, this might include props, handouts, or technology to display some of your presentation.
A cart to move items to/from the field can be a big help to many teams!
A positive attitude and fun spirit!
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
Each team will get 5 qualification matches to earn their highest score. Only the high score matters.
Each team will get a 30-minute session with a set of judges. This will during the day while matches are on-going, but schedule will be set so your team has no overlap.
At the end of the day, up to 8 teams will be invited to share their project presentation on the main stage. This activity is OPTIONAL but an opportunity for all teams to learn from some of the presenting teams!
At the conclusion of the event, we will have an awards ceremony, which will include announcing teams for advancement to the FLL World Festival and Open Tournaments
FOOD OPTIONS
FOOD OPTIONS
The Mass Academy Robotics Team will be selling concessions (drinks/snacks) in the building and accept cash or credit/tap to pay. All items $1-2.
Food is for sale on campus. Hours listed are typical and may be subject to change
Campus Center - Dunkin open 8AM-2PM
Morgan Hall - Dining Hall Open until 2PM with all-you-can-eat service. Entrance is $13.50 per person, cash or card accepted.
Teams are welcome to bring in their own food and drinks. Please clean up after yourselves.
ABOUT JUDGING OBSERVATION
ABOUT JUDGING OBSERVATION
One adult is allowed to be present at their team's judging session as a SILENT OBSERVER. This is NOT a requirement, and teams are not obligated to send an adult in.
This person is NOT allowed to carry in any team items or aid in setup/teardown of team items in any way; this must be solely done by the students.
This person CANNOT speak, signal, prompt, etc any of the students on the team.
This person CAN record their students, but CANNOT record the judges or any other team's judging session.
If the silent observer violates any of the above directions, the team will be subject to disqualification at the discretion of the judge advisor.
NOTE: While we understand the desire of coaches and parents to see the work of their team, it also can present undue stress on the team during the presentation.
If students are constantly looking at the adult, it could be perceived by the judges as the adult prompting or signaling the student. Please consider all the pros and cons before deciding if you should send a silent observer with your team, and who it should be.
ABOUT JUDGING SESSIONS
ABOUT JUDGING SESSIONS
Teams will need to walk upstairs for their judging session. A freight elevator is available from the pit area but may be slow/busy.
Each judging session will follow the judging session flowchart.
There will be one power outlet available for team use at their judging table. Teams may place items on the table in front of the judges or a table provided in their judge space.
Judging takes place in a large, open room
Kids should speak loud enough for the judges to hear, but avoid blasting sound or yelling.
Kids should be prepared that there might be some sound distractions in the room as other teams present to the judges at the same time.
Season Resources
Season Resources
All season resources, including judging rubrics, are available here: https://www.firstinspires.org/resources/library/fll/season-materials
Celebrate Your Coach/Mentor!
Celebrate Your Coach/Mentor!
We encourage teams to nominate their Coach or Mentor for the Coach/Mentor of the Year award. This award celebrates someone who is an outstanding role model and inspiration for their team!
Students are encouraged to write a letter (max 500 words) about why their coach deserves to be awarded, and submit that nomination through email by 11AM on the day of the competition. Email nominations to mafll@wpi.edu.
HOW TO GET MORE INVOLVED
HOW TO GET MORE INVOLVED
Teams earn their way to compete at the event through participation in a MA FLL Qualifying Event which take place in November-December.
If you know kids ages 9-14 that would like to participate in FLL Challenge, visit https://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll. FIRST has programs for students from PreK-12!
We are always seeking volunteers with a variety of skills for our events. To see what kind of roles are available through all FIRST programs and to sign up, visit https://www.firstinspires.org/ways-to-help/volunteer
The event is always free for spectators and open to the public with no registration required to just come watch the event and cheer on some amazing kids and their creations!
What's Next?
What's Next?
Teams competing in the MA FLL Championships will have the opportunity to advance to higher levels of competition with top performing teams from all over the world. The top finishers in Champion's Award from the WPI and Newton Championships will have the opportunity to advance to one of the following competitions:
2025 advancement info coming soon!
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