World Class Team Blast #2: New Registration Process

NOTE: Some of the videos in this post were created early in the season and your experience may prove slightly different since HQ has made some changes to the system since these were created.  One of significant note would be the screening process which previously involved providing two references per coach who were phoned.  That system has been replaced by the automated police background check system.



**NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS!!**

NB: This is no different than previously communicated - just highlighting it in one place.

FIRST LEGO League Headquarters has created a new system for registration this year which has many changes over previous years.  One of the impetuses for this change was their new Youth Protection Plan which is a great initiative to keep our kids safe while participating in FIRST programs.  We take children’s safety VERY seriously and this is a positive step in the right direction toward that goal.

To help with the registration process we’ve outlined the steps you must follow for successful registration and product ordering this season.

Step 1: Coaches create a profile at this link on May 5th :  https://my.usfirst.org/fll/tims/site.lasso

Here's a video walking you through the process of setting up your user id and password:

http://screencast.com/t/Dtt8xOXW9U2.

You will be asked to login into TIMS with last year's TRE account username and password, or create a new account. There is a process to renew or change your password if necessary. This will require a new profile to be filled out. The profile process may seem somewhat lengthy for FLL teams as we are starting anew in the TIMS system. However, once the user profile is completed for this 2014 season it will carry over to next year where only a verification of the existing data will be required. The former TRE link will direct you to the TIMS system.

Team registration payment questions should be directed to:

Email:                               ar@usfirst.org  

Finance Group:                603-666-3906 x563

Finance Fax:                    603-206-2079

200 Bedford Street, Manchester NH 03101

Step 2: Coach uses the login info created above to register a team.

Here's a video walking you through that process of registering your team.

http://screencast.com/t/CZ4VTn12

NOTE: two coaches MUST be listed on the registration and EACH of these coaches must be screened - once you register you will receive an email requesting that you fill in some information at mybackcheck.com so that you can be screened by the Canadian Police Services.  Coaches may NOT order their Field Setup Kit or their Robot until both coaches’ references have been contacted so please choose contacts that will be able to answer the phone.

NOTE: payment for team registration this year will be made to US FIRST and will be $225 USD.

Step 3: Order your materials through Spectrum Educational

·       Once you have created your profile, registered your team, paid your Team Fee ($225 USD to FIRST HQ), and had two coaches pass the screening process, you will get access to purchasing your Field Setup Kit (FSK) and your FLL Robot through a phone call to Spectrum Educational Supplies. Here's a video detailing how to order your materials

For further information on this, please see this archived Team Blast from HQ.

NOTE: ALL registration issues should be addressed to FLL HQ by phone at +1 (603) 666-3906 OR 1-(800) 871-8326 (US Toll-free).

NOTE: All questions related to ordering materials should be directed to Spectrum at Tel: 905-898-0031 OR Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-668-0600

Any other questions can be sent to Christine Bibic at christine.bibic@firstroboticscanada.org

Step 4: Follow up tasks

1. In the early fall (or sooner if you want) you can update your team roster and get the parents all signed in and consent forms done electronically this year. Ya!  Here's a video outlining how to use the Team Roster  http://screencast.com/t/bigyCOnpJ
2. Register your team for an event and pay the Tournament registration fee.  This registration takes place in the fall in early October.  More details to follow later.

Summary of videos in this email:

Setting up your profile: http://screencast.com/t/Dtt8xOXW9U2

Registering your team: http://screencast.com/t/CZ4VTn12

Ordering your materials: http://screencast.com/t/MivMUCPU

Using the Team Roster  http://screencast.com/t/bigyCOnpJ

Hope all of that helps you to navigate this new process.  Thank you for your patience as we transition through this year.  I apologize in advance for any inconvenience.