Descartes Championship -- 2/16 at Francis Parker
Contact: Dan Glen [email protected]
As we close out the official season, remember that Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition® are at the heart of FIRST! For rookie teams, this means coming to the meets with a sense of curiosity and good sportsmanship. For more seasoned teams, it means the same plus paying forward all of the help and sense of inclusion you’ve received over the years to newer teams. Get to know one another, ask questions, answer questions and have FUN!
Registration
All teams and their mentors should be registered through the FIRST Registration System. There is no need to bring team rosters to the event.
All teams and their mentors should be registered through the FIRST Registration System. There is no need to bring team rosters to the event.
Volunteering
League meets depend on volunteers and we can really use your help! Each team is required to provide at least one volunteer for each event. To volunteer, please sign-up through the FIRSTinspires.org Volunteer Management System (VMS) using the following link: TBD
Coffee, light snacks, and lunch will be provided for all-day volunteers. Please bring your own if you'd like something different.
League meets depend on volunteers and we can really use your help! Each team is required to provide at least one volunteer for each event. To volunteer, please sign-up through the FIRSTinspires.org Volunteer Management System (VMS) using the following link: TBD
Coffee, light snacks, and lunch will be provided for all-day volunteers. Please bring your own if you'd like something different.
Lunch & Snacks - TBD.
TBD
TBD
Schedule (Approximate)
7:30 – Check in opens
8:00 – Inspections begin (visit one of the two tables as soon as you get settled)
8:00-9:30 – Judging
9:40 – Driver Meeting
10:00 – League Championship matches begin (6 matches per team)
Noon – Lunch
12:30 – League Championship matches continue
1:30 – Alliance selection and matches begin, followed by awards ceremony
3:30 – Dismissal - Teams clean up Pit Area
7:30 – Check in opens
8:00 – Inspections begin (visit one of the two tables as soon as you get settled)
8:00-9:30 – Judging
9:40 – Driver Meeting
10:00 – League Championship matches begin (6 matches per team)
Noon – Lunch
12:30 – League Championship matches continue
1:30 – Alliance selection and matches begin, followed by awards ceremony
3:30 – Dismissal - Teams clean up Pit Area
Location, Load-In/Out and Parking
Where: TBD
Where: TBD
Robots, Pits, Inspections and Matches
Inspections are completed on a first come, first served basis and will start just after 7:30am. Plan to be fully inspected by 9:00am at the latest. After you check-in and find your pit, please proceed to the inspection area.
Your pit will be outside under a covered walkway and will be supplied with power and room for a table (no table provided). Please bring your own table and gear that will fit in a 10x10 space. Please bring a pop-up (10x10) for shade. We'll continue the practice of having you choose a [marked] pit space. Bring your team spirit and feel free to decorate your pit.
As a reminder, the host site is not responsible for robot/driver communications. Each team is responsible for ensuring their robot/driver communications are operable and that the latest updates have been downloaded and installed. Other teams may be able to assist you, but ultimately, it is your team’s responsibility to make sure your robot can communicate with your drive team.
Match lists will be handed out at the event. All teams must be prepared for the possibility of being scheduled for the first match. Teams in the first match should place their robots on the field prior to the Coaches and Drivers Meeting. This tournament will conclude with alliance selection based on FIRST rules (alliances of 3) and a double elimination tournament to determine our robot game champions.
This championship will include Judging. Teams are required to submit an Engineering Portfolio at check-in for the Judges. Judge interviews will be scheduled in advance and published to the teams shortly before the tournament.
Safety goggles are required by anyone visiting the Pits or within 5 feet of the playing field. Please bring enough safety goggles for each team member and guests who will visit the Pits.
Please be gracious guests and help keep the venue clean, especially the many drones we expect to see!
Inspections are completed on a first come, first served basis and will start just after 7:30am. Plan to be fully inspected by 9:00am at the latest. After you check-in and find your pit, please proceed to the inspection area.
Your pit will be outside under a covered walkway and will be supplied with power and room for a table (no table provided). Please bring your own table and gear that will fit in a 10x10 space. Please bring a pop-up (10x10) for shade. We'll continue the practice of having you choose a [marked] pit space. Bring your team spirit and feel free to decorate your pit.
As a reminder, the host site is not responsible for robot/driver communications. Each team is responsible for ensuring their robot/driver communications are operable and that the latest updates have been downloaded and installed. Other teams may be able to assist you, but ultimately, it is your team’s responsibility to make sure your robot can communicate with your drive team.
Match lists will be handed out at the event. All teams must be prepared for the possibility of being scheduled for the first match. Teams in the first match should place their robots on the field prior to the Coaches and Drivers Meeting. This tournament will conclude with alliance selection based on FIRST rules (alliances of 3) and a double elimination tournament to determine our robot game champions.
This championship will include Judging. Teams are required to submit an Engineering Portfolio at check-in for the Judges. Judge interviews will be scheduled in advance and published to the teams shortly before the tournament.
Safety goggles are required by anyone visiting the Pits or within 5 feet of the playing field. Please bring enough safety goggles for each team member and guests who will visit the Pits.
Please be gracious guests and help keep the venue clean, especially the many drones we expect to see!
Detailed Maps and Layouts (for Volunteers)