What is FIRST in FLL (FIRST LEGO League)

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a robotic compeition for children 9–14 in the USA and Canada, 9–16 elsewhere. Puzzled why it is called First .....

The first in FLL is not like first as in number one. FIRST is an acronym (short form) for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.