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Author :: Jim Kiske
Date :: Wed 03/13/2013 @ 09:20 |
| Thursday, March 14, 2013 7:45AMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3 Team Reps to uncrate
8:30AMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pits and Machine Shop open
8:30AM-12:00PM Registration and inspection
10:00AM-5:00PM Practice rounds
12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch
8:00PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pits and Machine Shop close Friday, March 15, 2013 8:00AMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pits and Machine Shop open
9:00AMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Opening ceremonies
9:30AM-4:30PMÂ Seeding matches
12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch
5:00PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Awards ceremony
6:00PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pits and Machine Shop close Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:00AMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pits and machine shop open
9:00AMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Opening ceremonies
9:30AM -11:30AM Seeding matches
11:45AM-12:00PM Alliance Selections
12:00PM-1:00PMÂ Lunch
1:00PM-4:15PMÂ Â Final rounds
4:30PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Awards ceremony
6:00PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Pits close, crates packed for shipping **Schedule subject to change. All times are estimated based on flow of rounds. See Pit Administration table for updated times.
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| | 2013 Kick-off information
Author :: Jim Kiske
Date :: Fri 12/28/2012 @ 02:31 |
| Team information for the Kick-off Event at the EXPLORADOME (not the Planetarium)
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2013 ST. LOUIS KICKOFF PROCEDURES  **IMPORTANT** CONSENT AND RELEASE FORMS  Don't forget your Consent and Release forms!  FIRST Consent and Release forms are required for student participation at all FIRST events. Participation at any event is not guaranteed until a completed FIRST Consent & Release Form is submitted for every team member (mentor and student). Team mentors and students attending the FIRST Events must complete the FIRST Consent and Release form each season. Student Team members under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian's signature on their form. If students or mentors have completed the consent form electronically, you do not need to bring a printed copy of the consent form for those team contacts, as the Team Roster indicates the form was completed online. If a student or mentor chooses to complete the form on paper, bring the signed paper consent form with the Team Roster to the Kickoff event.  The hard copy paper FIRST Consent and Release form can be downloaded at: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=8128  Registration/Kit of Parts Receipt 1.  ÂYou will be given your Kit of Parts (KOP) receipt at registration. For those of you attending the Kickoff for the first time, this receipt confirms that your team can pick up a KOP.  2.  Â**IMPORTANT** Hold on to this receipt until the Kickoff ceremonies are over. We do not have duplicates of these receipts, so do not lose yours.  3.  ÂBring the receipt with you to Kit Handout.  Kit Pickup 1.  ÂThe KOP's will be distributed from the Exploradome Lobby, following the Kickoff ceremonies. 2.  ÂYou will need to transport the KOP from the Exploradome to your car. A luggage dolly (150 lbs minimum) can be a big help with transporting your KOP.   Kit Handout 1.  ÂKit Handout will take place following the Kickoff event. 2.  ÂYour KOP receipt is designed with checkboxes for each component. Make sure the Kit of Parts you are collecting match with the checkboxes on the receipt. 3.  ÂAs you proceed through the handout line, check off each item you receive in the appropriate box. 4.  ÂSign and print on the line provided. 5.  ÂTurn in the KOP receipt to the designated collector(s) before you leave the pick up line to head home. (It is required that an adult mentor of the team sign and return the KOP receipt to the FIRST crew member handling kit distribution at each Local Kickoff site. Kits will not be released to student members of the team.)  For additional details on the Kickoff, go to Local Kickoff Facts . We urge you to read through this information before coming to Kickoff. If you have any questions please contact Team Support at 800-871-8326, dial 0 or email us at frcteams@usfirst.org.
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| | Awards and Judging from Training Camp
Author :: Jim Kiske
Date :: Mon 10/22/2012 @ 06:18 |
| Presentation from the Awards Training Camp Program
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| | Airport Shuttle Discounts
Author :: paul freiling
Date :: Wed 01/25/2012 @ 10:49 |
| GO BEST EXPRESS Discounted Express Airport Shuttle for the FIRSTÂ Regional Event (March 22 -24)
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GO BEST EXPRESS Discounted Express Airport Shuttle for FIRSTÂ Regional Event (March 22 -24)Â
Why We’re the BEST Choice: ·       ÂOfficial Shuttle Company for Lambert St. Louis International Airport ·       ÂShuttles depart every 15-30 minutes ·       ÂIn-airport counters to assist your travelers ·       ÂExclusive curbside pickup at Lambert Airport ·       Â100% Women Owned and Operated ·       ÂDowntown Hotels do not offer airport shuttle service ·       ÂAirport Taxi average cost one way is $35-$45 ·       ÂPrivate Sedan average cost one way is $75  How to make reservations: A special convention rate has been negotiated on your behalf, reservations MUST be made online before 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2012.ÂWalk-ups will not be eligible for convention rate, standard rates will apply. Please click here  http://besttransportation.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=FIRSTREG&LOGON=GOÂto go to our website and begin your reservation to reserve a seat.ÂThe discounted convention rate of $18 one way per person or $34 roundtrip per person is offered only if booked at the same time before reservation cutoff.ÂCredit cards are required and charged at the time of reservation.  Where to find the Shuttle: Upon arrival into Lambert International Airport all passengers MUST check in at the GO BEST Express Counter.  Terminal 1 GO BEST Express Check-In Counter:                               ÂTerminal 2 GO BEST Express Check-In Counter: (All airlines except those listed to the right)                    Â              Â(Southwest Airlines, Charter Flights, USA 3000)
Located at exit 12 near Baggage Carousel M2.                                  ÂLocated at exit 12 by the baggage area.  Additional Information: Shared ride shuttles leave St. Louis Lambert International Airport approximately every 15 to 30 minutes between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. and begin servicing routes to the airport at 4 a.m.ÂReservations will guarantee a seat on the van for you and your guest.ÂShuttles to the airport require reservations.ÂAll cancellations or changes must be made 4 hours prior to scheduled pick up time to receive refund or ensure changes can be made.ÂUnfortunately, GO BEST Express cannot refund payment if cancelled with less than 4 hours notice prior to pickup time or in the event of a no-show.  GO BEST Express is the only official, shared ride shuttle company with counters located in both terminals.ÂOur Passenger Service Agents and drivers are waiting to welcome you to St. Louis!  www.gobestexpress.com
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| | FRC newsletter
Author :: Paul Freiling
Date :: Wed 11/23/2011 @ 02:19 |
| Saint Louis Region News November 2011
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FIRST® News   - Second Generation E-Watt Saver Bulbs: FIRST has announced two new second generation E-Watt Saver Bulbs to support team fund raising. The new bulbs are dimmable and omni-directional. For detailed information on E-Watt Saver Bulb features and pricing, please visit: www.usfirst.org/e-wattresources
 - Senior Mentor Call: The next FIRST Senior Mentor call will take place Monday, November 21st @ 7 PM ET. The call topic is Control System/Driver’s Station & Beta Test Observations, hosted by Senior Mentor Keith Hall (IL) and FRC Robotics Engineer Kevin O’Connor (FIRST HQ). For call-in information and an outline of the call, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3h94c24.
 - Initial Regional Event Payment Deadline 12/2: Remember that the payment deadline for your first Regional event or first and second District event is Friday, December 2nd, 2011. If you have not already, please review our pricing structure and payment terms for the 2012 FRC Season here: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/frc-payment-terms
- National PR:ÂDo you watch American Choppers on the Discovery Channel? Grainger (a FIRST sponsor) let FIRST know that American Choppers filmed an episode at their facility back in October and that as part of the shoot, Grainger presented a check to FIRST. We understand that the build episode will air on November 21st and that the unveil episode is scheduled for February 13th.Â
Important Dates - December 2, 2011: Â Local Kickoff Registration Deadline (Register via TIMS)
- December 8, Â 2011: Â Safety Animations due to FIRST (Submit via STIMS)
- January 7, Â 2012: Â FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff and Kit of Parts pickup at the Saint Louis Science Center
- February 16,  2012 : Submissions for the Dean’s List, Chairman’s, Woodie Flowers and Website Awards due to FIRST (Submit via STIMS)
- February 21, Â 2012: FIRST Robotics Stop Build Deadline (Robots must be bagged and tagged)
- March 22 – 24, 2012: St. Louis Regional FRC Competition at the Chaifetz Arena
- April 25 – 28,  2012: FIRST Championship at the Edward Jones Dome
 Resources - Administrative:
- Scholarship and Grant:
 Saint Louis Regional News - St. Louis FRC Kickoff: The Saint Louis Science Center will once again host the St. Louis Regional Kickoff event on January 7th, 2012 at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. The FRC Kickoff marks the beginning of the design and build season. During the Kickoff, teams have the opportunity to meet with others to compare notes, get ideas, make friends, find mentoring teams, learn the game, pick up the Kit of Parts, and get geared up for the exciting competition season. Picking up your Kit of Parts at the St. Louis Kickoff will save your team shipping costs. Registration for the St. Louis FRC Kickoff is made through the TIMS registration system:https://my.usfirst.org/frc/tims/site.lasso.
Team News - Team Outreach Opportunities
o      ÂWould your team like to be on a list to receive information about opportunities in the media? If you’d like to be available for interviews and to go to TV stations with your robot, email mtotoraitis@slsc.org o      ÂWe hope you’ll send us your team news and updates, stories about successful alumni, and glowing accolades about terrific mentors, coaches and supporters for our newsletter. This information will be featured in this newsletter to show how local FIRST teams in St. Louis are building into a strong, cohesive, active and engaged community that we can all enjoy! To submit a story, email pfreilin@slsc.org.
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