Our Primary Goal
A Real Tournament Experience
The Southern NH STEM Tourney is designed to give student teams a full, authentic tournament experience that mirrors the official FIRST Lego League qualifying tournaments beginning in November. From robot performance runs to team presentations, every element of the day is structured to help students know exactly what to expect when the stakes are high — so they can compete with confidence.
What the Tourney Offers
Goals & Opportunities
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Team CollaborationTeams from Nashua, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Bedford and beyond come together to share ideas, strategies, and encouragement in a supportive community setting.
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Simulated Qualifying ExperienceEvery aspect of the day replicates an official qualifying tournament — giving students the reps they need to walk into November's events ready to perform.
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Veteran Coach MentorshipNew coaches get direct access to experienced coaches from across the region — a rare opportunity to ask questions, observe best practices, and build their own coaching toolkit.
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Design & Robot ShowcaseTeams present their robot designs and functional builds, giving students a forum to demonstrate their engineering process and receive meaningful feedback before qualifiers.
Event Details
Tournament Info
DateSaturday, October 17, 2026
Time9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
LocationRivier University, Nashua, NH
SponsorConRes IT Solutions
Organized byThe Local Beacon
Teams FromNashua · Hollis · Hudson · Litchfield · Bedford
Questions? Email us at contactus@thelocalbeaconsteam.org