F 14 Ceremony Script Templates

F 14.1 Opening Ceremony: Preparation and Scripts

Preparations 8:00 a.m. Test all systems Anthems and intro rehearsal w/video Account for all participants and everyones introduction in the opening speakers, VIPs, judges, referees, Emcee, DJ, etc. and go over sequence of opening ceremony First robots to compete are in place on field, teams ready Script 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony FLL Partner or DJ introduces Emcee: Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Please provide a warm welcome for this years Master of Ceremonies! [Welcomes audience] Play National Anthem(s) (optional at this time frame) (If other countries are participating play their anthems first.) Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the national anthem. (If anthem is played live, announce the following:

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Ladies and Gentleman please stand for the national anthem performed by _______________) Show flag on the screen (if using projection). Good morning! FIRST is a non-profit with a mission to get kids excited about science and technology. FIRST and The LEGO Group partnered to create this program in 1998. FLL started that year with 200 teams. Recently, we had more than 12,000 teams in 44 countries around the world! All of you are part of a powerful movement to show kids that science and technology are fun and exciting, and that they might change the world. Thank you for everything that you have done to make this program possible. Each year, FLL has a different real-world theme. Now are you ready to compete in this year's FLL Challenge SMART MOVE [Insert any additional comments.] We want to thank our sponsors, countless volunteers, referees, judges, coaches and spectators for being here. Lets give a big cheer for those who make today possible!

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[Introduces first guest] I would now like to introduce ____________. [Takes the stage] [Brief remarks and introduces second guest] Please also welcome _____________. Takes the stage and makes brief remarks [Introduces judges] I would now like to introduce a very distinguished panel of people that your teams should be sure to get to knowthe judges: (List of names with pronunciations) We thank them for volunteering to be with us today, and to take on the difficult job of determining our award winners. I would now like to introduce another key group of committed individuals that your teams will also be relying on todaythe referees: (List of names with pronunciations) Welcome referees! Please keep in mind that they have the most difficult jobs, trying to help us stay within the rules of the game. They are here to help us all
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win. Their rulings are final and there will be no reruns. 9:51 a.m. Emcee [Review this years Challenge by showing the video of the missions. Explain the team queuing procedure and judging area procedure. Remind spectators to leave aisles clear so that everyone can see.] [Play National anthem(s) (if not done already)] (If other countries are participating, play their anthems first.) Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the national anthem. (If anthem is played live, announce the following: Ladies and Gentleman please stand for the national anthem performed by _______________) [Show flag on the screen (if using projection).] First round teams in place Review start sequence and confirm that the scorekeeper, timekeeper and referees are prepared Make eye contact with drivers Ready, set, 321LEGO! Begin tournament play
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F 14.2 Reminder Notices Script

This suggested script outline of important reminders is to be repeated often after the Opening Ceremony/Welcome. Remind all: To maintain respect for the building and others Keep areas clear and free of clutter What the layout of the day is any questions on schedule/stay on schedule Of the room assignments, where the judging is and other volunteer areas Where the locations of various Outreach Activities are (including Jr.FLL, if applicable) Where the Information Desk is located How to find the food and vending areas To thank the sponsors To know the team number Promote sportsmanship and have fun

F 14.3 Closing Ceremony Script

Awards Ceremony 3:40 p.m. Event Manager

3:45-4:30 p.m. Account for all participants, key volunteers and spectators are assembled, and cue all music Welcome to this afternoons Closing and Awards Ceremony! What a terrific day! Before we hand out some awards, lets thank the people who made this great event work all the volunteers and sponsors all the amazing coaches, without whom this entire program would not be possibleno one has a bigger impact on the children than these coaches. And, of course, a special thanks to the team members
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who participated so valiantly and honorably today [Insert additional comments] 3:50 p.m. Emcee Please welcome back the judges and referees to the podium area to help us honor our teams. [Introduces first guest] I would now like to introduce our first guest __________. [Takes stage. Brief remarks and introduces second guest.] Please also welcome ___________________. [Takes stage. Brief remarks] And now the moment you have all been waiting for... let's hand out some hardware! Drum roll Our first award is the

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(Insert Award Presentation Script here) 4:30 p.m. Emcee Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the Closing and Awards Ceremony for this years FLL Competition, Smart Move. Please join me in congratulating all the teams on their fantastic performance! Thank you for attending, and we look
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forward to seeing you all again next year when the next Challenge Smart Move takes center stage!

F 14.4 Awards Presentation Scripts

Notes Before Beginning: Refer to the awards eligibility policy, listings and descriptions in the FLL Awards section. Awards are especially meaningful to teams when they know why they won. Make every effort to have your judges give you some information for your tournament script about why that team won the award. Be sure to give enough attention to handing out FLL Medallions to all of the participants. Keep in mind that for some teams, this will be the only award they bring home. It takes extra time to give out the medallions to each team, but it gives the kids a chance to celebrate their The FLL Medallion Coaches, mentors, and kids dedicate at least eight weeks, fifty hours or more, to embracing science and technology as accessible, fun, and rewarding. This experience makes a difference in communities, schools, families, and individuals. Team members learn and share, astounding those around them with new information and revelations as they learn how to contribute to the world. As FLL veterans, team members can intelligently discuss concepts that many other people find difficult and intimidating. They also know how to share and develop ideas as part of a small, hardworking, closely-knit team. The process that got them to this point defines each one of them as an FLL champion and winner, and this medallion recognizes and celebrates this achievement. Now, may I call up Team________ to get their medallions.
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Team Spirit Award You know they are coming before you see them. Their enthusiasm and laughter catches you off guard every time. You may not know the team name or number, but you can describe what they look like and what they do. Everyone knows them! They create a lot of excitement, and they make science and technology fun, accessible, and rewarding. The Team Spirit Award goes to: Winner:________________________________________ Against All Odds or Perseverance Award Adversity and hardship come in many forms and sizes. Despite this, FLL teams learn to overcome incredible odds, persevere, and give it their all. They take a bad situation or problem and do whatever it takes to adapt and improvise to keep going. We recognize this team for their stick-to-it determination, and the Against All Odds or Perseverance Award goes to: Winner:________________________________________

Rising Star Award Sometimes our judges and referees see a team that really makes a big impact on them, and shows them that although they may be new and still learning the ropes, they really understand what FLL is about, and they are on their way to great things. The Rising Star Award goes to: Winner:________________________________________

Outstanding Volunteer Award The phenomenal success of the FIRST LEGO
League program is a reflection of the commitment and enthusiasm our
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volunteers display. This annual award gives FIRST LEGO League the opportunity to honor the dedication of one or more volunteers whose assistance and devotion has helped to change the lives of children for the future. No one exemplifies that dedication better than: Winner:________________________________________ Adult Coach/Mentor Award Many teams reach significant milestones of success, thanks to their close relationship with an adult coach or mentor. It is this adult who graciously gives his or her time and understands the need for kids to have hands-on technology experience. This award goes to the coach or mentor whose wisdom, guidance, patience, and devotion were most clearly evident in his/her teams discussion with the judges. The award goes to one such outstanding leader: Winner:________________________________________ Young Adult Mentor Award This award is presented to the young adult, high school through college age coach/mentor, whose impact and inspiration, devotion, guidance, and support were most clearly evident in the teams discussion with the judges. Winner:________________________________________ Judges Award Many high quality teams do not fit the mold for an existing award, but nonetheless deserve one. Some teams have a story that profoundly sets them apart in a unique way. Sometimes a given award is so close that the judges want to recognize a teams achievement. This award gives the judges the freedom to recognize the most remarkable team for which a standard award does not exist. Winner: ________________________________________
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Robot Design Award For the Robot Design category, judges look for teams whose work stands out for innovation, mechanical design, programming, understanding the design process and overall qualify. To assess innovation, the judges watch the robots work and look for things that make them say Wow! They interview team members to reveal their less obvious unique and inventive ideas. To assess mechanical design, understanding of the design process and overall quality, the judges interview the teams to learn what solid principles and best practices were used to reduce variability and errors, with preference to robots that are best able to back it up throughout the matches. To assess programming, judges review the teams programming strategies, efficiency and effectiveness. This award goes to the team with the strongest Robot Design. Winner: ________________________________________ (OR FOR THREE SPLIT AWARDS READ THE FOLLOWING) Quality Design FLL presents this award to the team with the highest quality in all aspects of robot design. The team winning this award has engineered their robot with robust design practices, and the design of their robot shows attention to detail. Products designed with quality in mind perform consistently over time and are dependable under changing conditions. This teams robot exhibited quality design. Winner: ________________________________________ Innovative Design This award goes to the team best demonstrating its ability to think out of the box. Innovation can come in any aspect of robot design, including a distinctive drive system, creative programming techniques, a unique attachment, or a new and creative game strategy. Judges consider the most original robot design approach to solving the Challenge missions. Winner: ________________________________________
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Programming Award FLL presents this award to the team that understands outstanding programming principles, including developing clear, concise, efficient and reusable code that allows their robot to perform challenge tasks autonomously and repeatedly. The team winning this award has demonstrated programming mastery. Winner: ________________________________________

The Project Award The purpose of the FLL Project is to show that individuals can make a difference by researching a problem, then contributing ideas and solutions to real-world issues. Your conclusions and solutions are the result of working hard to truly understand the magnitude of a problem through research and hands-on learning experiences. During your project planning, you used your teamwork abilities and talents to put together information, create a solution, and help others understand how your ideas could work. The Smart Move Project Award goes to Winner: ________________________________________ (OR FOR THREE SPLIT AWARDS READ THE FOLLOWING) Research Quality Award An impressive presentation begins with dedication and continues with perseverance, putting in the time and effort to read and formulate an in-depth understanding of the science that surrounds the Project question. This award is given to the team that utilized diverse resources that positively impacted the overall presentation. Winner: ________________________________________

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Innovative Solution Award Solutions to problems come in many different forms, limited only by the teams imagination. This award recognizes the team that developed the most thought provoking and innovative resolution to the Smart Move Challenge. Winner: ________________________________________ Creative Presentation Award Translating the depth of knowledge and the solution to a problem takes many different formats. This award is presented to the team that grabbed the judges attention with a creative, imaginative presentation that was cohesive and reflected the teams knowledge and understanding of this years project. Winner: ________________________________________

Robot Performance Award Sometimes we measure success by a number only, but in this case, number one represents hours of strategizing and improving team members mechanical and programming expertise. This award goes to the team whose overall package of robot design, programming, strategy, and teamwork helped it to achieve the competition goal of acquiring more points than any other team. Winner: ________________________________________

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Teamwork Award Teamwork is critical to succeed in FIRST LEGO League and is the key ingredient in any teams success. This award is presented to the team whose members best demonstrate extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit, exceptional partnership, the utmost respect for their own teammates, and support and encouragement of fellow teams. They demonstrated confidence, energy, strong problem solving skills, and great group dynamics. Winner: ________________________________________

Champions Award Teams win other awards for being best in a particular award category. This most prestigious award goes to the team who, in the big picture, is the strongest in all of the categories combined. The Champions Award winner is the total package the embodiment of the FIRST LEGO League vision. The Champions Award encompasses Robot Design, Robot Performance, Project, and Teamwork, as well as honoring the teams understanding and practice of Gracious Professionalism, exemplifying FLL Values and their understanding of the true meaning of FIRST LEGO
League. The FLL experience is more than building robots or attending competitions. It begins with the robot, but most importantly, it is defined by how the children unite to form a team. The program impacts each of them as individuals and as team members. This award celebrates the ultimate success of the FIRST mission and FLL Core Values. It measures how the children inspire others about the accessibility and excitement of science, technology, and engineering while demonstrating respect, encouragement, and continued Gracious Professionalism. The winning team is given the honor of serving as a valued role model for FIRST and the FIRST LEGO League Program. The winner of this years Champions Award is: Winner: ________________________________________

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