PCH Gainesville Event
Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/03/2017 - 03/05/2017
12:00 am
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Riverside Military Academy
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Welcome to the PCH District Qualifier Event Gainesville held on the amazing campus of Riverside Military Academy.
Friday, March 3rd – Sunday, March 5th, 2017
Schedule of Event:
Competition Schedule
| (Day 0) 3-3-17 | Friday |
| 5:00PM-10:00PM | Pits Open |
| 7:00PM | Sign-up for Chairmans and Deans List Interviews at Pit Admin |
| 8:30PM-9:00PM | Optional Lead Referee Meeting for Drive Team (on field) |
| (Day 1) 3-4-17 | Saturday |
| 8:00AM-10:15AM | Pits Open, Practice Rounds, Inspections |
| 9:00AM | Mandatory Drivers Meeting (on field) |
| 10:15AM | Proceed to stands for Opening Ceremonies |
| 10:30AM-11:00AM | Opening Ceremonies |
| 11:00AM-1:00PM | Qualification Matches |
| 1:00PM-2:00PM | Lunch |
| 2:00PM-7:00PM | Qualification Matches |
| 8:00PM* | Pits Close |
| (Day 2) 3-5-17 | Sunday |
| 8:00AM | Pits Open |
| 9:00AM-9:30AM | Opening Ceremonies |
| 9:30AM-12:30PM | Qualification Matches |
| 12:30PM-1:00PM | Alliance Selections |
| 1:00PM-2:00PM | Lunch |
| 2:00PM-5:00PM | Final Rounds |
| 5:00 PM-6:30PM | Awards Ceremony |
| 7:00PM* | Pits Close |
Activities Schedule
(Day 1) 3-4-17
10:00AM-3:00PM: FLL Jr., FLL & FTC Demonstrations
10:00AM-3:00PM: Sponsor Row Open
12:00PM-1:30PM: VIP Event (Invitation Only)
(Day 2) 3-5-17
8:30AM-12:30PM: FLL Jr., FLL & FTC Demonstrations
10:00AM-1:00PM: Sponsor Row Open
*Schedule subject to change. All times are estimated based on flow of rounds. See Pit Administration table for updated times.
Parking Information
Parking at this venue is free to all participants, guests and spectators. Please follow signs in parking lot that will direct you to designated areas (trailer and bus parking).
Load In/Out Instructions for Teams
Gainesville Load In Map and Instructions
Concessions and Food Options
Riverside Military Academy will offer concessions for sale at this event.
For lunch: salads ($6) and subs ($6)—subs, choose from Veggie Fresco, Ham & Cheese, or Turkey Club; salads are chef, garden, or chicken Caesar. Subs will come with chips and a drink. They are working to also secure Marcos Pizza.
For dinner: same salads offered plus pizza (cheese or pepperoni)—a 2-slice deal will be $6 or a ‘meal deal’ for 4 will be $20—that will include drinks, 4 chips, and a full pizza.
We will also provide candy bars, chips, and drinks.
Sunday morning we are planning to have donuts and coffee,
There are several restaurants (fast food and sit down) options in Gainesville. For a complete listing of dining options, please visit, http://www.gainesville.org/dining
You are permitted to bring outside food and drink into this venue. No food is allowed in the pit area.
Hotel Options
For a current listing of hotels participating in the FIRST Experient Hotel Program, please visit:
What to Bring to the Event
- Your robot.
- Your lock-up form (do not put this in the bag when you seal it during your extra 6 hours of work).
- Your team roster.
- Your Consent and Release form from GeorgiaFIRST unless this is your second event and you have already turned them ALL in.
- Items to set up your pit and support your robot during the competition.
- Safety glasses for everyone on your team.
- Shoes that are closed toed. No sandals allowed in the pits or near the field. Make sure your visitors know this.
- Extention cords and power strips for your pit.
- Your team fact sheet to give to the Game Announcer.
- Your team spirit and gracious professionalism.
TEAM INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS
GeorgiaFIRST Consent and Release Form 2017 (this is turned in only once during the season)
Thank you to the Sponsors of this Event
