Join

List of 6 items.

• Apply

  • Download the form once it is posted. Application info includes
    • Schedule and availability: showing what other extra-curricular commitments there are
    • Motivation for joining a team
  • Fill out and return to Mr. Lai in the Case Middle School office or email jlai@punahou.edu
  • There is no guarantee of placement on a team
  • Punahou Robotics Coordinators will place students on teams
  • Teams will be filled on a first-come basis, upon review of a complete application
    • Applications will begin processing Friday, June 14
    • If submitted after, it may not be considered in full

• Coaching Robotics?

  No experience necessary.
  

  • A willingness to learn and availability to commit and guide the students is all we require.
  • You will have another coach to partner with and other supportive parents.
  • Punahou Robotics will provide resources to make sure you are well-equipped to thrive in the season.
  • There are countless former coaches who had zero experience before coaching an FLL team.

• Costs?

  • Fees are covered by Punahou School for rookie teams
    • Annual, national fee of $300
    • State fee of $70
  • Robot kits are loaned by Punahou School to the teams (approx $800 value for two kits)
  • Incidental costs may include: snacks during team meetings, etc
  • Punahou Robotics t-shirts are available to purchase (approx $12/shirt)

• Forming a Team

  If a parent is interested in forming a team as the volunteer coach, speak to Mr. Lai. This is how new teams are formed.
  
  Generally, teams are limited to students at Punahou School, but please ask if you want to inquire.

  • Two volunteer parents serve as coaches for each team
    • At least one coach should be present at all team meetings
    • As the coaches will work with students, each coach will undergo a background check administered by Punahou School's Human Resources department
  • Punahou Robotics will provide training and support
  • Six to ten students will be on each team
    • While the soon-to-be coaches are encouraged to spread the word to other families, final team placement will be made by the Coordinators

• Submitted an Application?

  • Wait patiently 😀
  • You are allowed to contact other families to let them know about the application process. The applications will go through the Punahou Robotics Coordinators for team formation.
  • Once a team has been formed and approved, there will be an Orientation meeting for the team. At the meeting, kits will be distributed and veteran teams will provide an overview of the season.

• Understand expectations

  A student must commit to the following…

  • Be fully engaged in meetings, twice a week after school, on-campus, depending on the team's schedule
    • On average, teams should aim for meeting 3-4 hours per week
    • Teams may need to meet more often on campus as it gets closer to competition dates
  • Participate in competitions throughout the season on Oahu
    • One Saturday competitions between late October through November
      • Scheduled based on the team's collective availability
    • If the team advances, participate in the State championship in early December