Greater Pittsburgh Regional 2016 Discussion Thread
 

I just wanted the make this thread to say Hello and good luck to all the teams at the Pittsburgh Regional this year! Please post robot reveals, discussion and maybe a couple nice places to eat around the event center because this will be our first time here!

- Team 2053

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Depending on where you're staying, be sure to bring money for the Pennsylvania Turnpike. As far as food around the venue, unfortunately, I don't think there are too many options. i assume the concession stand will be open again this year...

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From last year, the arenas concessions are open. They're concessions exactly like what you would find at any other sporting event. They have things like pretzels, Popcorn, nachos, fries, soda etc. Just keep in mind it is extremely overpriced and they don't give out free water

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Alright, thanks! We'll plan on something else then. I can't wait to be there and see some awesome robots! :-)

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Hey everyone welcome and good luck at Pittsburgh! It will be a fun time again this year! As for food; there are a couple of places to eat and also that deliver or you can run and pick up the food (that is what we normally do):

Campy's Pizza
Spud's
Dairy Queen
High Point Restaurant
LagerHeads

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We are looking forward to our first trip to the Greater Pittsburgh Regional! We will be staying about 20 minutes out in Washington. Anyone else staying there? Heading in with a broken drive train, but hoping to be at full speed by our first match! :) Looking forward to making new robot friends! See you all soon!

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Welcome! And hopefully everyone can be as accommodating as usual! Let us know if you guys need anything parts, help etc!

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The ROCK is very excited to return to the awesome Greater Pittsburgh event. Great venue and great teams! Who could ask for anything more? Safe travels everyone and best of luck to all!

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Thanks! Likewise! Our new VEX Gearboxes are due in today, so we will hopefully be home. We are trying to pack carefully, since we will not be able to run home for anything we forget.

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One day I want to go watch this regional.
It would be great to be back home!

Please tell me there will be a 50 50 raffle

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I can't wait to be there. We will be going in a bus tomorrow morning. See you guys there! :D :D

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Pit map and other (slightly-less-fun) information now available on the PittsburghFIRST website:

http://www.pittsburghfirst.org/2016-...urgh-regional/

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Welcome to the burgh, FRC! I'm glad to finally see something local on here.

Last year, we ordered pizzas from Fox's Pizza I believe. There is also a Dairy Queen close by if you are a small group.

Good luck!

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Nice job everyone on the first day of qualification rounds!

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Agreed! Looking forward to an awesome morning leading into Alliance Selections. We have so many great teams competing at Pittsburgh this year!