Team Blast: Welcome to the BIOGLOW Season

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

WHAT'S NEW

Welcome to the BIOGLOW™ Season: During the 2026-2027 biodiversity-inspired robotics season FIRST^® CANOPY™, students will use their STEM skills and collaboration to engineer a thriving planet together. The FIRST^® LEGO^® League BIOGLOW™ season will be an expedition of growth and innovation. Season materials are now available on our Game & Season page.

Watch the BIOGLOW Welcome Video.

Season materials for FIRST^® LEGO^® League (Grades K-2) will be released in October – stay tuned!

Embark on a Kahoot! Adventure: Grow your skills with our biodiversity-themed Kahoot course and test your knowledge for the BIOGLOW season.

Review your Youth Protection Program Clearance: As previously announced, annual FIRST Youth Protection clearances now include:

✅ Youth Protection Policy Acknowledgment
✅ Youth Protection Training
✅ Youth Protection Screening (U.S./Canada)

FIRST Dashboard profiles have recently been updated to reflect this change, and all lead coaches and mentors should go to their profile and confirm their Youth Protection status.

REMINDERS

Key Changes to Registration: Teams and individuals in the U.S. and Canada can create an account or log in to a refreshed FIRST Dashboard experience. Review our recent blog for more information.

FIRST Certified Professional Development: Unlock your potential by signing up for one of our upcoming remote or in-person professional development sessions for FIRST^®LEGO^® League Explore. Learn more. Questions? Contact the FIRST Professional Services team.

CELEBRATION AND SHOUTOUTS

What are you most excited about for the #BIOGLOW season?

Let us know on social media and be sure to tag us!