Statesboro
Georgia Southern University
Hanner Fieldhouse, 590 Herty Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458
Thursday, March 20 - Saturday, March 22, 2025
GeorgiaFIRST Robotics is excited to partner with Georgia Southern University to host our PCH District Qualifier in Statesboro, Georgia. We’re thrilled to be able to bring this new venue location online for 2025, and it 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, March 21st and Saturday, March 22nd as FIRST Robotics Competition teams from the Peachtree District enter the field to test their engineering marvels. Who will walk away with the top awards at the Peachtree District Qualifier in Statesboro? Join us to see!
This event is free and open to the public.
Event Schedule*
(click “Event Schedule” for PDF of schedule)
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TEAMS ATTENDING STATESBORO
Like several of our previous events, the rigors of our FRC competition will require floor protection for the venue.
GeorgiaFIRST will make sure the floor under the field is fully protected. However, we need help from our teams to ensure the pit area is protected as well.
Each team will be required to bring a 10’ x 10’ floor protection to lay down in their pit area. This can be in the form of foam tiles, carpet, carpet pad or simulated wood. This cannot be a tarp, plastic or any other thin material. The purpose is to protect the floor from drop damage and to minimize debris on the floor at the end of the event.
Teams might consider asking other nearby FRC or FTC teams if they have any material that they can loan to you (like the FTC field tiles).
Unfortunately, GeorgiaFIRST does not have any floor covering to lend to teams.
Please reach out with questions, and let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to procure floor protection.
Teams Competing at This Event
Streaming Info
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
Load-In: Printable Map and Parking Information
Load Out: Load-out will not begin until 2:00pm (after lunch) on Saturday, no exceptions. You must have all of your equipment, including your bagged robot staged in the designated load-out area just inside the entrance door before your vehicle/bus/trailer can be positioned to load. We will have load-out volunteers in place to assist you with this and to answer any questions you may have.
When will your team load-in for this event? Please fill out this short survey by Monday, March 17th. https://forms.gle/j6VoFPAesG7kmcEY7
Concessions and Food Options
Outside food and drink will be permitted in this venue.
Concessions Menu The Concession Stand will be open from 10:00am - 3:00pm Friday and Saturday.
OPTIONAL: Georgia Southern has three dining hall locations on campus that will be open during our event. The students are allowed to eat at them for lunch if they choose. This might be a great option for keeping the team on campus and keeping a reasonable food budget.
Gus Mart in Russell Union will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, March 17th through Friday, March 21st.
Lakeside Dining Commons will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 21st.
Dining Commons will be operating with normal hours from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 22nd.
More information on GSU menus and pricing can be found at the links below. Note that this is “Week 2” and Spring Break for GSU.
https://ww2.georgiasouthern.edu/auxiliary/eagledining/menus/menu_diningcommons/
https://ww2.georgiasouthern.edu/auxiliary/eagledining/hours-and-locations/#1
NOTE: For EVERY Event, there is NO GRILLING or cooking of food allowed anywhere on the premises at any time. This includes the Parking Lot. If you have your heart set on this idea, please find another off-site location that allows grilling/cooking, like a local park or other approved area.
Take A Tour of the GSU Campus!
Information tables for GSU as well as tours of the Campus and Engineering Building will be available.
Hotel Options
Hotel arrangements can be made by searching sites such as: Expedia, Hotel.com, Kayak and hotel’s direct booking sites.
What to Bring to the Event
Your robot, drive station and robot cart.
Your Printed team roster from FIRST. Bring a hardcopy, printed from the Coach/Mentor team Dashboard. (You will need to print a new team roster for each event you attend).
Items to set up your pit and support your robot during the competition. Pits are 10′ x 10′ x 10.’
Safety glasses for everyone on your team. GeorgiaFIRST will not be able to provide these for teams.
"When engaged in FIRST activities, FIRST participants must wear shoes that completely cover the entire foot. Shoes must be substantial and have closed toes and heels to protect against foot injuries, regardless of work location. Flip-flops, sandals, mules, Crocs (even in “sport mode”), lightweight slippers, etc. are not acceptable when working on or near the robot.”
*Make sure your visitors know this. You can read more about this in the FTC/FRC Safety Manual, Section 4.4 Foot Protection
Extension cords and power strips for your pit.
Your Team Fact Sheet to give to the Game Announcer.
Your team spirit and Gracious Professionalism.
A ‘verbal thank-you’ for the volunteers when you see them at the events. They are working long hours to make this event happen.
ADDITIONAL FORMS
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
If you’re volunteering at the event, be sure to check the Volunteer Schedule for times and locations.
Statesboro 2025 Volunteer Schedule
In the event of an emergency or schedule change, all volunteers will be notified via a text message. If the phone number you have entered into VIMS is not a good number for text messages, please send the correction to tdean@gafirst.org
Thank you to the Sponsors of this Event
