The 2023-24 Maryland FIRST® LEGO® LEAGUE Challenge season will feature competition events held around the state. Events are hosted by a variety of local organizations. All FLL teams are assigned to compete at one qualifier and a subset of teams will then advance to the State Championship.

Steps to Becoming an Event Volunteer

Step 1: Register with FIRST

Step 2: Access your Dashboard

  • You will see a dashboard after logging in and four buttons at the top. Click on “Volunteer Registration”.

Step 3: SELECT OPTION “Event Volunteering”

STEP 4: Search For Events

  • You can search for events in our area and apply* to be a volunteer at those events. Filter by “FIRST LEGO League –  Challenge” (RED banner) and “Maryland”. You will see the competition events listed around the state and the dates. Click on the blue “Volunteer” button corresponding to the event you are interested in.
  • Conflict of Interest: We ask that you not volunteer for a role involved with judging or refereeing at the event in which you may have any relationship with any of the competing teams (coach, mentor, parent or relations to student or school/organization).
  • For descriptions of common volunteer positions, Click here.

Step 5: Finishing Steps

  • You will need to log into your FIRST account and agree to this season’s Terms and Conditions, Consent and Release Form and the Youth Protection Program Policies. Once these three items have been checked, your screening status will be updated and displayed in your account.
  • You will hear from us about the event. Requirements:
    * Event volunteers must be at least 13 years old.
    * Parent/guardian permission required for all volunteers under 18.

Need help navigating volunteer registration? Download the Volunteer Registration User Guide.
Or call Customer Service (800) 871-8326, Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 5:00 EST/EDT

For questions about volunteering for FLL in Maryland: Kalika White kwhitefirstmd@gmail.com

For questions about Qualifiers (format, date, location details): MD FLL Challenge Tournament Liaison ryoung7@umbc.edu

Last updated on October 17th, 2023