Saturday, October 27, 2012

Today is The Day!

Did you ever think that six weeks could pass by so quickly?

Welcome to Game Day 2012! Here are some key items for you to remember:

  • While doors open to the public at 11:30, teams may come in earlier to finish their exhibit booths.
  • We will allow up to 10 minutes on the field for teams who may need to do some last minute fine tuning. This will take place between 9 am and 10 am.
  • The main teacher/coach should sign in upon arrival and pick up name badges and Tshirts for your team. We are providing each team member (as stated on your roster) a free Tshirt compliments of our sponsors. Additional shirts may be purchased for $10 each at the registration table. 
  • A mandatory teacher meeting will take place at 12:00 noon. The main teacher for each team should attend. 
  • Two students must take the robot to the pit for compliance check. The scheduled time is 11:30 - 12:30, but we may start compliance checks early if your team is ready. Please note that once the compliance check is completed, the robot must stay in the pit. 
  • A mandatory driver's meeting will take place at 1:00 pm. Anyone who might be in the pit anytime during the day must attend. This includes drivers, spotters, mentors, and teachers. 
  • At 1:20 pm, the pit and exhibit area will be cleared. All teams should report to the exit door nearest the snack bar. 
  • At 1:30 pm, the opening ceremony will begin. All teams must participate. 
  • From that point forward, pit passes are required for entry to the arena. 
  • Only the northeast entrance to the arena will be accessible. You must have a pit pass for entrance.
And most importantly, please remember this:

  1. It is about the kids. 
  2. It is about learning.
  3. It is NOT about winning at any cost. 
  4. No whining. 
  5. Oh, and READ THE RULES!
Let's have a great game day!