FLL/Jr Event Cancellation, Weather and Flu policy

Scheduled Events' Status

All scheduled events are currently planning on operating as normal. Check back as your event approaches for any updates.

Jr.FLL/FLL Events

  1. In the event of predicted inclement weather (i.e. ice storm, snow….), please look for an email from the tournament director, the day before the event, by 12pm and by 7am the day of the event (if necessary). The top of this page will also contain information about any event cancellations.
  2. A FLL qualifier event cancellation will be determined by the host venue and the qualifier coordinator. The decision will be based on weather predictions or the possibly unsafe conditions at the venue.
  3. If possible, a canceled qualifier will be rescheduled. Due to timing or venue availability, it may not be possible to reschedule. In those cases, we will try to incorporate teams into other qualifiers assuming there is room for them.
  4. If it is not possible to incorporate teams into another event the FMA FLL Affiliate Partner will randomly select a finite number of teams to attend the champion’s event. Teams will be contacted by email.
  5. In all cases and outcomes event registration fees will not be refunded because of costs incurred by FMA FLL. However, all team participation buttons will be distributed to the registered teams.

FLL Champion's Event

  1. In the event of predicted inclement weather (i.e. ice storm, snow….) please check the top of this web page for event status updates.
  2. A canceled FLL Champion’s event may not be rescheduled.
  3. A random selection from the 1st place qualifier award winners will determine which team will advance to the FLL International Festival.
  4. In all cases and outcomes event registration fees will not be refunded because of costs incurred by FMA FLL. However, all team participation buttons will be delivered to the registered teams.

Flu Policy

  1. Any participant who is showing symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches, sore throat, and coughing/congestion should be strongly advised not to participate at a tournament.
  2. Any participant with a temperature of 100.0F within 24 hours prior to a tournament should NOT participate Coaches should encourage members of their teams to wash hands with soap and water, for 20 seconds, prior to running rounds at competition, practice, or judging tables.
  3. Coaches should encourage their teams to cover any coughs/sneezes with sleeves. If a participant sneezes/coughs into his/her hands, he/she should wash his/her hands with soap and water before continuing.
  4. Coaches should make sure to have hand sanitizer available for use by participants throughout the day, especially prior to the running of rounds or judging sessions.