Devil Robotics has proudly hosted the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Hobart Regional each year since 2019, with teams from more than 30 schools and organisations across Tasmania participating over that time.
The Hobart Regional feeds into the National Championship South, where teams compete against others from across Tasmania, Victoria, and South Australia.
FIRST LEGO League is a global STEM competition for students aged 9–16, where teams of two to ten design, build, and program LEGO robots to complete missions on a themed playing field, and develop innovation solutions to real-world problems.
Each year, FIRST LEGO League releases a new Challenge based on a scientific topic, inspiring students to think critically, solve problems, and have fun while learning.
There are four parts to the FIRST LEGO League Challenge.
Each part contributes equally to the team’s overall performance.
To be successful, teams need to balance their effort across all four parts.
Teams are required to:
- program an autonomous robot to score points on a themed playing field (Robot Game),
- develop a solution to a problem they have identified (Innovation Project),
- demonstrate FIRST Core Values: discovery, innovation, impact, teamwork, inclusion, and fun.
Season timeline
- August – Challenge released
- November – Hobart Regional
- December – National Championship South
- April – World Championships
Want to get involved?
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run this year’s Hobart Regional.
- Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
- Venue: St Mary’s College, 164 Harrington St, Hobart TAS 7000
- Time: 8am – 4:30pm approximately
Roles include:
- Judges
- Registration / pit admin / help desk
- Practice table attendant
- Sausage sizzle / snack bar
- Bump-in (Fri ~3:30 – 6:30)
- Parking attendant (Sat ~7:45 – 9:00)
- Pack up and clean up
- And plenty more!
All volunteers (16+ years old) are required to hold a current WWVP card.
Start a team
Are you a parent, teacher, or community leader in southern Tasmania? Starting a team is easier than you think!
Here are some key resources to get you started:
- FIRST Australia FLL overview – learn about the competition and how to register a team
- FLL Challenge, Updates, and Resources – access official rules, challenge details, and other support materials
- FLL Share and Learn Facebook Group – join a global community of coaches and mentors sharing useful tips & tricks
Contact us if you’d like help forming a team or connecting with others in your area.
