Competition Rules

Important Reminder for Participants

All models must be built at home using LEGO brand blocks and brought to the competition for judging. Building your model on the day of the event can take up a lot of time, which is why we encourage everyone to complete their creations beforehand.

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Parents are welcome to assist younger children during the building process, but please note: the child must present their model on their own at the competition. So, take some time to practice what they’ll say—it helps build confidence and makes the experience even more fun!

We can’t wait to see all your amazing creations on Saturday, 12th April 2023. Let’s make it a fun and memorable day for everyone!

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🧱 Nimble Fingers Competition – Ages 6–8 & 9–11

Get ready for a fast-paced and exciting challenge! The Nimble Fingers Competition will test how quickly and accurately participants can build LEGO models using official instructions.

🕐 Competition Timing

• Each round runs for 5 minutes.

• If a participant finishes before the 5 minutes are up, they must shout “LEGO Olympics!” to stop the timer.

• Failure to shout “LEGO” will result in a 5-second penalty added to the participant’s final time.

• When the timekeeper calls “Time’s up,” all contestants must stop immediately. Failure to stop will also result in a 5-second penalty.

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🛠️ Competition Guidelines

• Contestants will be provided with LEGO instructions, which must remain in the competition area.

• Participants may choose which model to start with, but must inform the timekeeper, who will prepare the appropriate instruction booklet.

• Contestants may not help each other.

• If a piece falls, a facilitator will retrieve it for the contestant.

• Only hands or the LEGO separator tool may be used. No LEGO pieces are to be placed in the mouth.

• No LEGO pieces may be removed from the competition area. Any missing pieces will result in:

  • Disqualification

  • A $100 replacement fee paid by the contestant or their parent/guardian.

👪 Parent & Spectator Guidelines

• No parent or guardian may assist during the competition round.

• Spectators must remain at least 5 feet away from the competition tables.

  • No one is allowed behind a contestant.

  • Spectators must stand to the side or in front of the tables.

• Parents and contestants are not permitted to speak to the timekeeper during rounds.

• Only LEGO Club judges may adjust competition times.

⏳ Time Announcements

• Judges will announce the remaining time during the competition:

  • At 2 minutes elapsed

  • At 4 minutes elapsed (1 minute remaining)

🧩 Judging Incomplete Builds

• If no participant completes the model within 5 minutes:

  • All building must stop immediately.

  • Judges will assess the completeness of each build.

  • The contestant with the most accurate and complete model will move to the next round.

Final build times will be reviewed and penalties applied by the judging panel. All time decisions made by the judges are final.

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Let the games begin—and may the nimblest fingers win!
#NimbleFingers #LegoOlympics #LegoClubTT #BrickWorld #CreativeKids

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