| It is not about winners or losers; it is how the game is | | | | building showdown, one team will emerge victorious |
| played. In addition to the Chicago Blackhawks in the | | | | and walk away with a trophy made of LEGO bricks. |
| Stanley Cup Playoffs, the White Sox and Cubs are | | | | Ben Sweet, General Manager at LEGOLAND |
| off to a swinging season. Inspired by all the sports | | | | Discovery Center, said: "Being a LEGOLAND |
| buzz going on right now, LEGOLAND Discovery | | | | Discovery Center team player won't be as simple as |
| Center in Schaumburg is scouting for local youth | | | | just being able to follow instructions to build a great |
| baseball and hockey teams to enter its first-ever 'team | | | | model." |
| building' competition. Teams are encouraged to send a | | | | "It's about coming together to use your team spirit to |
| picture with a description of what their team would | | | | be able to build quickly and accurately, no matter how |
| create out of LEGO bricks to build team spirit. Points | | | | limited your selection of bricks. And we want to test |
| will be awarded for creativity, originality and a sense of | | | | Chicagoland's sports competitiveness to find the best |
| humor. Groups can also bring their creations to life by | | | | local team out there." |
| visiting the Center and working with the Master Model | | | | Entries can be submitted online at the LEGOLAND |
| Builder. | | | | Discovery Center's website or Facebook Fan Page. |
| One local hockey team and one local baseball team | | | | All contest entries will be posted on the Master Model |
| will advance to the playoffs - a face off of aspiring | | | | Builder's blog online and around the LEGOLAND |
| athletes using LEGO bricks to 'build' team spirit, | | | | Discovery Center in Schaumburg and the best teams |
| creativity and cooperation. Through a series of grueling | | | | from each sport will go forward to the playoff. |
| sports-themed challenges, culminating in a giant mosaic | | | | |