2009 NORCAL FLL SEASON
        May 4    …………………………  2009 Team Registration opens

        August-October   ……………  Coach Training (8/15, 8/29) / Team Scrimmages
        September 3   ……………….  2009  International Challenge Kickoff  (online) at 9am pacific
        September 4  ………………….  NorCal Kickoff  event at Google, Mt. View  from 6-8pm
        mid-September  ………………  Team Registration closes  (when max team limit is hit)

        November  ……………………..  Nor Cal First Level Tournament
        December  ………………………  Nor Cal Second Level Tournament  (Regional)
        January  …………………………  Nor Cal Championship Tournament 
        April-June  …………………….  FLL Post Season Events (Festivals and Opens)

2009 NORCAL FLL TEAM COSTS
       National Registration   (opens May 4th)  …………………………  $200  (plus ~$30 in tax/shipping)
       Field  Setup Kit (mat and field elements)   …....…………….……  $ 65  (plus ~$10 in tax/shipping)
       FLL Robotics kit or any Mindstorms kit (1st year only) ……  $395  (plus ~$55 in tax/shipping)
       Challenge table   (1st year only) …....………………….…………….  $100 est.   (depends on materials used)         
       2009 Project Materials   …....…………………………………………..  $  50 est.   (depends on materials used)          
       Tournaments ……..……….……….……..…………..….……….…….….  $ 50 to 100 

The team will need access to a laptop to bring to the tournament and many teams create a team t-shirt.   Sometimes, snacks and similar expenses are also shared among team members.

We have some need-based grant money for rookie teams but it will be targeted to under-served communities. 
Contact Mark for sponsorship opportunities