Championship FAQs

When is the championship?

The Iowa championship will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010.

Where is the championship?

ISU is hosting the championship in Howe and Hoover Halls, in Ames, IA.

What if there is bad weather on the day of the tournament?

We can’t cancel the tournament, no matter what the weather is doing. If it looks like bad weather on tournament day, you may want to consider getting to Ames the night before.

What hotels are available in Ames?

We’ll have a hotel listing for Ames, along with special FLL discounts, available as we get closer to the Championship.

What is a local tournament?

A local tournament can be hosted by any team or organization. Teams can get together and have a mock tourney at their school and invite other area teams — it’s a great way to prepare for the state championship. We will be posting a list of local events on our site soon. Please contact isek@iastate.edu if you are hosting a local event.

Will my team have fun at the championship?

Of course!

What if my team’s robot can only do one or two missions…should we still come?

Absolutely! There is far more to FLL than your robot’s ability to perform missions. The overall goal of FLL is for kids to learn about science, technology and engineering, as well as developing teamwork and public speaking abilities. Not only does the FLL championship give teams the chance to work with other teams and experience, it lets the teams experience all of the outreach activies offered throughout the day.