Mock Lego Tournament

OK, I better hurry! The real Lego tournament is tomorrow, so if I want to blog about the mock one, it's now or never. Last Sunday at the Community Center in St. Peter there was a mock tournament for all the Mankato/St. Peter First Lego League teams.

There were lots of fans watching the tournament, which is great for the kids.



Koleman and Annika set up the board, getting ready for their first run...



... which was marred by a slight disagreement. Lessons were learned! (the great thing in this photo - while Annika and Koleman fight over placement of the robot, Gretchen slaps her forehead in disgust)



There were some cute shorties in attendance.



The tournament can only hold so much excitement for five year olds, so Eryn and Kelson decided to play some kind of staring game.



I wasn't there, so I'm not sure exactly what this means.



Making quick programming changes.



The team! This year, they're the SquareBotz.



What's the point of wearing specially designed team shirts if you don't show off the design?



Koleman and Annika try again, this time without fighting!



Gretchen is excited after convincing the judge to give them more points.



During the tournament, there was a raffle. Apparently Michelle won this fancy pink scarf! Koleman is clearly jealous.



And, for full disclosure, here are details, if you want to come and see us at the Lego Tournament tomorrow:

Saturday, December 6, 9:00-5:00 (if you do want to come, 10:00 - 12:00 is the best time to see something)

Sandburg Middle School (click for map)
2400 Sandburg Lane, Golden Valley