GeorgiaFIRST Robotics is pleased to host the Peachtree District Championship Event at the amazing Hawkins Arena at Mercer University. This exciting location is made possible by dedicated partners, sponsors and volunteers who give their time, talent and resources to FIRST. We invite you to join us on Friday, April 4th and Saturday, April 5th as FIRST Robotics Competition teams from the Peachtree District enter the field to see test their engineering marvels one more time! The top 45 teams from the Peachtree District will receive an invitation to compete against the best in the district. Who will walk away with the top awards at the Peachtree District Championship and go on to represent our district in Houston? Join us to see!
This event is free and open to the public.
TEAMS: Note that Wednesday Night is Load-In Only.
Wednesday night is a “drop-and-go” situation. You will drop off your robot and pit materials and come back in the morning on Thursday to unpack and start working on your robot.
Competition Schedule*
coming soon
Activities Schedule
coming soon
Here is a link to the Event Schedule to download.
Event Program Book
Watch Live!
We’ll be streaming live on Thursday (starting at Qualification Matches), Friday (All Day), and Saturday (All Day). Click here to access the live streams.
Team List
Parking Information
Parking for this Event is FREE for all teams and volunteers
Follow signage on site for parking.
Link for General/Team Parking Map (see below for Load-In Map)
Load In/Out Instructions for Teams
Please fill out the Load-In Form by NOON, on Monday, March 31st.
Load-In Instructions for: Wednesday (April 2nd): 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Team Representatives can Load-In (drop and go only) Five team member limit: 1 adult + 4 remaining Representatives (can be students or adults)
Note: You may not start assembling your pit or working on your robot until pits open on Thursday morning.
Load-In Instructions for: Thursday (April 3rd): 8:00am
No limitations for teams members. Teams to load-in all equipment, robot, etc. and begin pit set-up.
Load-Out Instructions for: Saturday (April 5th):
Teams may begin to load out after lunch (see event schedule) on Saturday. The official load-out will begin at the conclusion Awards Ceremony.
Concessions and Food Options
OUTSIDE FOOD IS PERMITTED IN THIS VENUE.
PRE-ORDER LUNCHES AND ON-SITE FOOD OPTIONS:
Hawkins Arena also offers participants the opportunity to purchase food at the student center food court, as well as Pre-Order Lunches. See Flier with all available options and Order Form HERE.
Team Social!
coming soon
GeorgiaFIRST Girls Event
Info coming soon
Miscellaneous
Please bring your Drive Team buttons from Qualifiers with you. Big FIRST will not be providing an extra set for this event.
Printed copies of your rosters from Big FIRST will be needed again, just like Qualifiers. Please reach out for help if needed.
ADDITIONAL FORMS
HOTEL INFORMATION
Please use trusted hotel booking sites to find accommodations in the Macon area.
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
coming soon
Thank you to the Sponsors of this Event