Hi , 

Coming to you from FIRST^® LEGO^® League HQ in Manchester, NH, USA. 

Did you recently register your team? Welcome! Catch up on previous emails here.  

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The pursuit of knowledge is an endless journey.”

WHAT'S NEW

Thank you, Volunteers!

This month, we celebrate you—our incredible volunteers! At FIRST^®, your dedication is the driving force behind our students’ success and the impact of our programs. In honor of Global Volunteer Month, we want to express our deepest gratitude to every volunteer around the world. Thank you for your time, passion, and unwavering support!

Enter our Volunteer Month Raffle: All volunteers are eligible to win free FIRST swag. One entry per person, raffle is open now until the end of April. Submit for your chance to win!

Purchase your Volunteer Year of Service Pin at 50% off in the month of April. Purchase the pin(s) for yourself or a volunteer friend! These pins will be relocated to our FIRST Store after this month so get your pin at a discount while you can! No code required. Get your discounted volunteer year of service pins today!

Share why you volunteer: This month we’ll be sharing stories on our blog and social media about volunteers within the FIRST community. Share with us on your social platforms why you volunteer with FIRST and the impact you’ve seen in your students with #FIRSTvolunteers. Your post might just get boosted by FIRST!

2025-2026 Season Team Registration and Product Prices (U.S./Canada)

As we prepare to open registration for another exciting season, we need to adjust our team registration and product prices so we can continue to create and deliver high-impact programs.

Effective when the FIRST Dashboard opens in May for the 2025-2026 season, FIRST^® LEGO^® League Explore team registration fees for teams in the U.S. and Canada who register through the FIRST Dashboard will be $140, which is an increase of $15. Additionally, costs for some products purchased through the FIRST Dashboard will increase. Read the full announcement on the FIRST Community blog.

REMINDERS 

Sneak Peek at Next Season: Check out this video for a sneak peek at the 2025-2026 FIRST season!

Volunteer at the 2025 FIRST^® Championship presented by BAE Systems: Are you traveling with a team to the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas? Consider signing up to be a volunteer! Help build a LEGO^® Mosaic in the Family Engagement Zone, assist with the Robot Game action at the practice tables, and more! Learn more and apply now.

Certified Professional Development at the 2025 FIRST Championship: Chart your course for success by signing up for one of our upcoming remote or in-person professional development sessions for FIRST LEGO League Explore. Enhance your skills and knowledge by engaging in collaborative, hands-on experiences focused on the student components of the FIRST^® program with other teachers, facilitators, coaches, and mentors! Learn More and Register.

Questions? Contact FIRSTProfessionalServices@firstinspires.org.

We want to know how your SUBMERGED^SM season went! Coaches, please share your feedback by taking the end of season survey. Share your feedback by completing the anonymous survey here.

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

Learn about the technology and robots scientists use to explore the deep ocean.

CELEBRATION AND SHOUTOUTS

How’s your team celebrating their season?
Let us know with a tweet @firstlegoleague or a Facebook post, and make sure to use #SUBMERGED!