College of Engineering
Calling all FIRST Lego League VOLUNTEERS!!
The FIRST Lego League East Tennessee Championship Tournament is Saturday, February
11 in the Memorial Gym. This year we are expecting 48 teams of middle school students
to participate. That means we need a lot of volunteers in order to make it a successful
and positive experience for all those involved. This is hard work, but I promise
it will be fun and rewarding! It's kind of like a carnival. It just kind of springs
up out of nowhere, everyone has a great time, and then it disappears until next year.
The kids are so happy and enthusiastic, it is contagious. You will be amazed at
what they can do and by the expressions on their faces.
In order to volunteer, you must create an account in the Volunteer Management System of the FIRST organization. Returning volunteers can simply log into the account that was created previously. The link below can be used to access this site for either a new or a returning volunteer. You will be required to volunteer for a specific event. Please choose "East TN FLL Championship" from the drop-down menu of choices.
Most volunteers are required to check-in at volunteer registration (at the Memorial Gym) between 7 and 8 a.m. Additional information about your role in the event will be provided via e-mail. If you are a first time volunteer you will receive a volunteer T-shirt and for those working on Saturday you will also receive lunch at the TTU Marketplace (if you do not already have a meal plan). If you are a returning volunteer, please wear the volunteer T-shirt that you received previously.
I will be happy to provide documentation of this activity to any appropriate person. This can be counted for community service and/or volunteer work. Let me know the particulars and I will be happy to provide what you need.
I look forward to meeting each one of you and seeing you at the tournament.
Dr. Kris Craven, Tournament Director
We need volunteers for:
FRIDAY (Feb 10)
Set Up Crew (need 12) – 1:30 PM to Done: Set up pit tables and chairs; connect power strips; assemble practice tables in the pit, assemble competition tables on the main gym floor.
SATURDAY (Feb 11)
Practice Table Manager (need 2) - 11 AM to 4 PM: Must be assertive and able to control crowds. Control the use of practice tables in the pit area so that all teams have equal opportunity to practice during the tournament.
Referee Assistants – (need 8 & 2 alternates) - Must be available 8 AM until 5 PM: Must study competition rules and attend a 30-minute training session prior to tournament. You will be assigned to a table for all of the competition rounds. Assist the referee in scoring each round and resetting the table between rounds. Preference will be given to returning volunteers.
Registration – (need 2) – Must be available 7:30 AM to 9 AM: Assist the Registrar with Team registration.
Volunteer Registration – (need 1) – Must be available 7:30 AM to 9 AM: Assist the Volunteer Coordinator with Volunteer registration.
Judging Assistants (need 4 – 5) - Must be available 8 AM to Noon: Help the judges complete paperwork and bring results to tournament headquarters.
Pit Runners (need 2) - 7 AM to Noon &/OR 11 AM to 4 PM: Notify and escort teams from the pit area to the competition tables.
Video Operator (need 2) – Must be available 8AM to 5 PM: Operate the video equipment for filming the competition rounds.
Floater – (need 2 to 4) – 8 AM to noon &/OR 11 AM to 3 PM: Be available on-site to performs tasks as needed.
Take Down and Moving Crew – 3 PM until done (need 10): These people take down pit tables and chairs; collect power strips; and take down challenge tables.
