Early registration is open for an IN-PERSON FLL CARGO CONNECT competition to be held at the Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, NJ) on Saturday May 14th, 2022. We will have spots for 36 teams for a full day event starting at 8am ET and ending 5pm ET with opening ceremonies, in-person judging, 3 robot runs paired with another team, awards presentations, and closing ceremonies.
EARLY REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/AZ3ND7pBYnhkkumEA

This Community Event will be open to all registered 2021/2022 FLL Cargo Connect teams in the United States. This event is for FLL CHALLENGE teams (grades 4-8), not FLL Explore teams. 

The event will adhere to all local, state, and CDC COVID19 safety protocols as of May 14, 2022.

Questions can be directed to: info@americanroboticsopen.org
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==== COST =====
• $300 Event Registration Fee includes admission to LSC (Liberty Science Center) exhibits for 4 student team members and 2 coaches. A maximum of 6 additional student team members are allowed at a cost of $17/student and also includes admission to LSC exhibits. This may not include special exhibits that LSC rotates through on a seasonal basis.
• On-site parking is $10/vehicle. Lower cost parking is available 1 block north at the Liberty State Park – Park & Ride Lot.
• Friends & family wishing to watch the event will need admission to LSC. Admission rates are listed at www.lsc.org.

==== KEY DATES ====
• March 8, 2022 – Early Registration Opens
• April 1, 2022 – $300 deposit required. Deposit is refundable if another team can be found to take your place.
• May 1, 2022 – full balance due
• May 7, 2022 – Registration closes

==== INFO SESSIONS ====
• Every Sunday 9:00pm – 9:30pm ET from March 13 – May 8, 2022
Liberty Science Center FLL Cargo Connect – Info Session
https://meet.google.com/yyf-efws-fgg

==== OTHER INFO ====
1) We are expecting total team registration cost to $500 range. We expect to finalize this by March 15, 2022
2) The operating entity for this event is “American Robotics Open Championship Corp.” NJ 501(c)(3) non-profit.
3) 18 spots will be held for regional Champions Award Teams, other high performing teams as nominated by FLL Regional Partners, and other local partner teams. The remaining 18 spots will be given out on a first come first serve basis.
4) This is a FIRST “Community Event” and we are keeping FIRST updated on our progress. This is not a Championship Event, nor a Open Event and is not receiving official support from FIRST at this time. Again, FIRST is aware of our efforts and is only providing guidance for us to maintain event status as a FIRST Community Event.
5) Given that CDC guidelines, NJ COVID19 regulations, could change at any point there is always the risk that the event may need to be canceled at some date.
6) Because of #5 above, we STRONGLY recommend that all teams make FULLY REFUNDABLE travel arrangements.