PCH Columbus Event
Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/16/2017 - 03/18/2017
12:00 am
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Location
Columbus State University Recreation Center
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Welcome to the PCH District Qualifier Event Columbus held on the beautiful campus of Columbus State University.
March 16th – 18th, 2017
Schedule of Events:
Competition Schedule
| (Day 0) 3-16-17 | Thursday |
| 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) 3-17-17 | Friday |
| 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) 3-18-17 | Saturday |
| 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) 3-17-17
10:00AM-3:00PM: FLL Jr., FLL & FTC Demonstrations in Front Lobby
10:00AM-3:00PM: Sponsor Row Open
12:00PM-1:30PM: VIP Event with Light Refreshments (Invitation Only)
(Day 2) 3-18-17
8:30AM-12:30PM: FLL Jr., FLL & FTC Demonstrations in Front Lobby
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
All teams must report to lot 5 when arriving at Columbus State University. You will be issued a number in the order you arrive. We do not encourage anyone to arrive before 4:30pm, when we will have an attendant in the lot to issue numbers. We have a system worked out that will allow multiple teams to load in a the same time to expedite the process. This will not work if you do not follow the rules. THIS IS A MUST!
Concessions and Food Options
Country’s is providing concessions in Lumpkin. Cafeteria is Open regular hours on Thursday and Friday. Subway and ChickfilA will be open from 11am- 2pm on Saturday.
There are several restaurant (fast food and sit down) options in Columbus. For a complete listing, please visit the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau at: http://visitcolumbusga.com/
No outside food or drink will be permitted in this venue.
Hotel Options
Special event rates have been negotiated for a number of hotels in the area. The list is available on the Columbus Space Program Event page.
For a complete list 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.
FORMS
GeorgiaFIRST Consent and Release Form 2017 (this is turned in only once during the season)
Thank you to the Sponsors of this Event
