FIRST® LEGO® League challenges children ages 9 to 16 to think like scientists and engineers. During each season, teams of up to 10 members will choose and solve a real-world problem in the Project. They will also build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO® MINDSTORMS and LEGO® SPIKE PRIME technology to solve a set of missions in the Robot Game. Throughout their experience, teams will operate under Core Values celebrating discovery, teamwork, and Gracious Professionalism®.

Lights, camera, STEAM! Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) inspire big ideas, bold action – and creativity. Our skills make it possible to create art and experiences that bring us together, entertain us, and move us. During our 2023-2024 arts-inspired robotics season, FIRST® IN SHOW presented by Qualcomm, we will celebrate the roles our STEM skills play in the arts and design and build a world of endless possibilities. The future is yours to create.

The Future is Yours to Create

In the MASTERPIECESM challenge debuting August 1, 2023, FIRST® LEGO® League students will imagine and innovate new ways to create and communicate art across the globe.

Requirements

FIRST® LEGO® League is an incredibly rewarding program for young students, and teams can come from schools, social groups, community groups, homes, church groups, etc.

If you want to start a team, there are a few things you’ll need:

  • A dedicated adult coach

  • A LEGO® Education Mindstorms EV3, NXT or Spike Prime robot kit

  • A FIRST® LEGO® League Game Kit (new themed game kit each year with registration)

  • A place to meet to work on building robots, practicing games and working on the project.

  • You will need to buy or build your own Game table.

*Please note that the LEGO® robotics kits are not part of the yearly FIRST® LEGO® League game kit and must be purchased separately from the New Zealand authorised distributor Modern Teaching Aids.  You will receive your game kit(s) from FIRST® New Zealand.

2023 FIRST LEGO League Challenge Events

  • HAWKES BAY REGIONAL (Hawkes Bay)

    4th & 5th November 2023

    Havelock North Intermediate

    Havelock North

  • CHRISTCHURCH REGIONAL (Christchurch)

    10th November 2023

    Lincoln Event Centre

    15 Meijer Drive

    Lincoln

    Christchurch

  • NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (Auckland)

    2nd & 3rd DECEMBER 2023

    Te Matauranga School

    Clendon

We couldn’t run this competition without our fantastic team of volunteers who give up their time to support your teams. If you would like to volunteer at this years competition please register here. Don’t forget to encourage your friends to join in on the magic.

VOLUNTEERS