Event Information for
2017 FIRST Tech Challenge
US South Super Regional Championship
Athens, Georgia
When?March 23- 25, 2017
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Where?The Classic Center
300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601 |
The Game
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The Schedule
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Friday, March 24, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 2017
- 9:00 AM – Company Tours (subject to availability, schedule and locations TBA)
- 11:00 AM – Pit Load-Ins begin (Load-In occurs based on scheduled appointment, limited pit access, no setup)
- 2:00 PM – Pits Open to all teams, Pit setup begins
- 3:00 PM – Judging & Inspections
- 7:30 PM – Pits Close
- Evening On Your Own
Friday, March 24, 2017
- 8:00 AM – Pits Open to all teams
- 8:30 AM – Inspections Continue
- 9:30 AM – Driver Meeting
- 10:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies
- 11:00 AM – Qualifying Rounds
- 12:30 PM – Lunch
- 1:30 PM – Qualifying Rounds Continue
- 7:00 PM – Pits Close
- 7:30 PM – Team Social Dinner (by reservation)
- 8:00 PM – Team Social with DJ Mickey NightRain
- 11:00 PM – Team Social Ends
Saturday, March 25, 2017
- 8:00 AM – Pits Open
- 8:30 AM – Qualifying Rounds Continue
- 11:30 AM – Alliance Selections
- 12:30 PM – Lunch
- 1:30 PM – Finals
- 4:30 PM – Closing Ceremonies
- 6:00 PM – Field Area Closes
- 7:00 PM – Pits Close
The Venue300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
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Driving Directions from the West
- Take I-85 North to GA 316 east. Do not exit on the US 78E Business Athens-Monroe exit.
- Continue on GA 316 for 4.5 additional miles to Loop 10 Inner. (Home Depot will be within sight on the right.)
- Turn right onto Loop 10 Inner and travel to the Lexington Road/Oconee Street (exit 8).
- Take US Highway 78 West into downtown Athens.
- At the traffic light at Oconee, Broad, and Thomas Streets (this will be a 5 way intersection) take a sharp right onto East Broad Street.
- The orange and green building in the triangle will be on your right; travel 1 block; turn left on Foundry Street.
- The entrance to the parking deck will be on your right.
- Take I-85 North to GA 316 East into Athens.
- As you enter Athens, GA 316 will become Epps Bridge Parkway.
- Follow Epps Bridge Parkway and it will veer to the right onto US 78, Atlanta Highway.
- Continue on US 78 East, (also named Atlanta Highway and West Broad Street) into downtown Athens.
- Pass the Varsity on your left at Milledge Avenue.
- Travel approximately 1 mile from the Varsity on Broad Street (through 7 traffic lights), at the 5 way intersection, stay in the middle lane.
- Continue straight on East Broad Street 1 block (the green and orange building in the triangle will be on your right).
- Turn left on Foundry Street.
- The entrance to the parking deck will be on your right.
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Facility Map
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Parking
Parking Deck Map (PDF)
Parking Deck Map (PDF)
Event Essentials
Admission:
All FIRST Robotics competitions are free and open to the public.
All FIRST Robotics competitions are free and open to the public.
Fan Etiquette and Support - Be an Educated Fan:
#1. Know about your award-winning teams
Eagle Robotics has two teams.
One is comprised of 9th and 10th graders. It is called Eagle Robotics Diamond Plate, and goes by the number 11364. Click here to meet Team 11364 and here see how 11364 qualified for the Georgia State Championship. Diamond Plate reached the semifinals of the State Championship, but did not advance to the South Super Regional
The other is comprised of 11th and 12th graders. It is called Eagle Robotics Carbon Fiber, and goes by the number 7373. Click here to meet Team 7373 and here to see how 7373 qualified for the Georgia State Championship. Carbon Fiber won the Think Award at the State Championship and advanced to the South Super Regional.
The teams were recently featured in the Marietta Daily Journal. You can see that article here. Both teams individually earned the highest award possible (the Inspire Award) in separate competitive events, or qualifiers, this season. To give perspective, there are 93 First Tech Challenge teams in the state of Georgia. Seven Inspire Awards were given out this season. Two of those were won by Eagle Robotics teams.
#2. Learn about the game
Use the animation video at the top of this page, and the downloadable one-page fan guide to educate yourself on how the game works. The fan experience is immensely enhanced by understanding what the teams are trying to achieve, how to score, and what the rules and penalties are.
#3. Know how to support and cheer for teams
All fans of Eagle Robotics are encouraged to cheer for us as we compete. Since this competition is alliance-based, however, it is most productive if fans cheer not only for our team, but also for the alliance in which we are currently competing. Alliances are indicated by color; red or blue. So, when you cheer for team 7373 or 11364, cheer also for the alliance color we happen to be representing in that match. Fans in the know can actually help our team's ranking with judges. Judges document the enthusiasm of our fans, and the team's embodiment of Gracious Professionalism®. Also, it helps that our fans sit together, especially if you are wearing a spirit shirt. This identifies you as a supporter of the team, and propels our points for spirit toward the Motivate Award
#1. Know about your award-winning teams
Eagle Robotics has two teams.
One is comprised of 9th and 10th graders. It is called Eagle Robotics Diamond Plate, and goes by the number 11364. Click here to meet Team 11364 and here see how 11364 qualified for the Georgia State Championship. Diamond Plate reached the semifinals of the State Championship, but did not advance to the South Super Regional
The other is comprised of 11th and 12th graders. It is called Eagle Robotics Carbon Fiber, and goes by the number 7373. Click here to meet Team 7373 and here to see how 7373 qualified for the Georgia State Championship. Carbon Fiber won the Think Award at the State Championship and advanced to the South Super Regional.
The teams were recently featured in the Marietta Daily Journal. You can see that article here. Both teams individually earned the highest award possible (the Inspire Award) in separate competitive events, or qualifiers, this season. To give perspective, there are 93 First Tech Challenge teams in the state of Georgia. Seven Inspire Awards were given out this season. Two of those were won by Eagle Robotics teams.
#2. Learn about the game
Use the animation video at the top of this page, and the downloadable one-page fan guide to educate yourself on how the game works. The fan experience is immensely enhanced by understanding what the teams are trying to achieve, how to score, and what the rules and penalties are.
#3. Know how to support and cheer for teams
All fans of Eagle Robotics are encouraged to cheer for us as we compete. Since this competition is alliance-based, however, it is most productive if fans cheer not only for our team, but also for the alliance in which we are currently competing. Alliances are indicated by color; red or blue. So, when you cheer for team 7373 or 11364, cheer also for the alliance color we happen to be representing in that match. Fans in the know can actually help our team's ranking with judges. Judges document the enthusiasm of our fans, and the team's embodiment of Gracious Professionalism®. Also, it helps that our fans sit together, especially if you are wearing a spirit shirt. This identifies you as a supporter of the team, and propels our points for spirit toward the Motivate Award
Safety and The Pit:
All supporters of Eagle Robotics are invited to tour the pit area. It is a busy and exciting place, and some basic safety rules must be followed:
All supporters of Eagle Robotics are invited to tour the pit area. It is a busy and exciting place, and some basic safety rules must be followed:
- Anyone in the pits must wear safety goggles. We will be happy to furnish our guests with complimentary goggles, which need to be worn at all times in the pit - no exceptions. Please return them for the use of other guests upon departing.
- The pit is a competition area. Judging and interviewing is ongoing in the pit all day. Please respect anyone at our pit who is engaged in conversation with a team member, and allow them to complete any and all interviews.
- The pit is a shop area. Construction and repair of robots is ongoing in the pit. Power tools are in use. Please respect teams and their space, giving them a wide berth as they make repairs and transport their robots.
- Children should be under the active supervision of an adult. Do not allow children alone in the pits or at the practice field.
Judging Schedule
