NCaFLL Tournament Team Preparation Checklist

San Jose City College ~ January 8, 2005

What to Bring:

• WEAR SOFT SOLED SHOES TO PROTECT THE GYM'S WOOD FLOOR!
• Each team must bring 1 copy of the completed team introduction form to the judging area.
• Bring 1 team photo and 1 robot photo to the judging area.
• Each team must bring a signed publicity and liability release form for every team member and coach(es).
• Bring a team banner, no larger than a standard sheet of poster board. Be sure to include your team name & number and something relating to the "No Limits" theme (make sure it isn't too heavy to be held up with tape!)
• Bring a laptop computer with your RCX programs on it. We recommend battery backup. Also, we recommend having a backup of your programs on a CD or other media in case the unthinkable happens.
• Bring a power strip and an extension cord (at least 12 ft) for supplying power to your computer at the pit area table.
• Bring your robot
• Bring your Mindstorms kit for making changes or repairs to your robot.
• Bring fresh batteries.
• Bring a printout of your programs (preferred), or a notebook computer, to the judging area.
• Bring project presentation materials, articles about your team, or any other documentation to the judging area.
• Bring a protective box to transport your robot for both the design judging and robot performance rounds.
• Bring a box or cloth (aka a garage) to cover the robot and IR tower during program downloads. All robots must be covered during programming. Do not use tape on your RCX.
• Bring your team members (make sure you know how they are getting to the tournament)
• Bring money to pay for food, tournament souvenirs and raffle tickets.
• Phone number of someone that can reach your team in case of judge's callbacks at the end of the day.

OPTIONAL ITEMS

• Bring a project board that shows pictures of your team at work or related to your research project.
• Bring a team sign (11" x 8.5" landscape orientation)
• Bring an MC intro card with something witty or interesting that you want to have the MC talk to your team about before your robotic performance rounds - these will only be accepted if on 1 side of a standard 3" x 5" index card. Suggested things are how you picked your team name, something funny that happened during the FLL season or similar topics.