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DanielH 27-01-2013 21:51
[FTC]: World Championship
 
Our team qualified for the World Championship at the Delaware State Tournament. :)
As our team (Imagine It #4999) doesn't have experience with Worlds yet, I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on things to bring, buy, or do before the tournament.

One of my specific questions, is how much does registration for Worlds cost?

Another specific question, is does it really matter how close our hotel is to St. Louis/The Edward Jones Dome?

Duane Z 27-01-2013 22:26
Re: [FTC]: World Championship
 
Congrats on qualifying. We went to worlds last year so, I will share a few of my observations from that experience.
1.A hotel within walking distance is definitely worth it. Parking is a pain and it make sense to be able o get to the arena easily. Remember, there will be FLL teams, FTC teams and FRC team so it is crowded and there is a lot going on.

2.Make sure and have a cart for your bot. It is a long way from the pits to fields.

3.Going to worlds is not cheap. Event registration was $1,000 last year. So, we drove, but with food, registration, extra parts, some entertainment money, hotel and transportation we raised 10k and used every bit of it.

4.Get group tickets one evening and go to the City Museum. Look it up. Our team wants to go back just for that experience.

5. One night our kids went to RoboProm in the Hyatt. Google it, about 1,000 kids were there. They had a riot.

6.You will have a 10 x 10 booth. Think how you want to decorate to promote your team.

7.Have fun!!! Worlds is an unforgettable experience.

connor.worley 27-01-2013 22:32
Re: [FTC]: World Championship
 
Be prepared for rainy weather!

ehochstein 27-01-2013 23:22
Re: [FTC]: World Championship
 
Remember to have fun. My first year at worlds (FRC) we tried rebuilding our robot while we were there. Not a smart idea. Instead understand that you have made it to compete with the best of the best and no matter what happens you guys have experienced something amazing.

skatefriday 06-02-2013 22:04
Re: [FTC]: World Championship
 
+1

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiifi (Post 1223116)
Remember to have fun. My first year at worlds (FRC) we tried rebuilding our robot while we were there. Not a smart idea. Instead understand that you have made it to compete with the best of the best and no matter what happens you guys have experienced something amazing.

Andrew Rudolph 07-02-2013 18:33
Re: [FTC]: World Championship
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Duane Z (Post 1223084)
Congrats on qualifying. We went to worlds last year so, I will share a few of my observations from that experience.
1.A hotel within walking distance is definitely worth it. Parking is a pain and it make sense to be able o get to the arena easily. Remember, there will be FLL teams, FTC teams and FRC team so it is crowded and there is a lot going on.

2.Make sure and have a cart for your bot. It is a long way from the pits to fields.

3.Going to worlds is not cheap. Event registration was $1,000 last year. So, we drove, but with food, registration, extra parts, some entertainment money, hotel and transportation we raised 10k and used every bit of it.

4.Get group tickets one evening and go to the City Museum. Look it up. Our team wants to go back just for that experience.

5. One night our kids went to RoboProm in the Hyatt. Google it, about 1,000 kids were there. They had a riot.

6.You will have a 10 x 10 booth. Think how you want to decorate to promote your team.

7.Have fun!!! Worlds is an unforgettable experience.
Just want to second everything Duane said.

Beyond Infinity 23-02-2013 02:09
Re: [FTC]: World Championship
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Duane Z (Post 1223084)

3.Going to worlds is not cheap. Event registration was $1,000 last year. So, we drove, but with food, registration, extra parts, some entertainment money, hotel and transportation we raised 10k and used every bit of it.
How much does the registration cost this year for FTC?

There is no information about this on usfirst.org
Thanks

JohnFogarty 23-02-2013 18:14
Re: [FTC]: World Championship
 
It's too early for that information to be posted yet.

Beyond Infinity 25-02-2013 05:47
Re: [FTC]: World Championship
 
When do we usually get to know about all these information?

JohnFogarty 25-02-2013 07:38
End of march, or towards the very beginning of April.


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