Speaking from experience... MN teams have managed to deal with this for years now, and we've always managed to get our robots in time for our State Championships. That doesn't mean we don't worry about it every year, just that we plan and talk to people to make sure it happens.
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Due to the increased number of teams, FRC teams can expect to receive their robot/crate within 4-8 weeks after the FIRST Championship. Teams competing at off-season events in May and early June should consider transporting robot/crate home themselves. Please contact frcteams@usfirst.org for a Robot Removal Request form. Only teams who have received prior approval from FIRST will be allowed to remove their robots from the event.
Robot removal requests are due by Thursday, 4/16/15.
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If you want to take your robot with you, that INCLUDES the crate - you can't take the robot and ship an empty crate home. This can be a pain, even after you've broken down the crate - it's still rather large!
There's also an option to request expedited shipping home, if I remember correctly. I don't recall exactly how that happens, but I think it can be done on-site... regardless, I suggest anyone not taking the robots with you contact FIRST to inquire about their options to ensure you get your robot on time.
I'm excited for your first State Championship! The AIA has been in weekly communication with some of us in MN as they figure out how to make everything work, and I can say the people running the show down there are great, fun to work with, and dedicated to your teams!
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Originally Posted by dave dischinger
Team 3944 is interested in joining into the U Haul option. I may even be able to drive, but I would need to leave Saturday evening right after the competition, and I think I can get a driving partner. But I do not have the bandwidth now to work the logistics, i.e. number of crates per truck size, cost per crate, loading on Saturday, drop off sequence, etc. If someone can work the logistics we may be able to come up with a good partnership, - correction - Alliance...
thanks
Dave
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If your carrying a bunch of crates home, I would recommend one central site for drop off - find some space for a week in the corner of a warehouse or something, drop all the crates there, and then have each team come pick it up. May seem more complicated, but it's better than having one person drive all across the state, coordinating with each team drop off times, etc. Each team should be able to get a trailer or big truck to pick up their own crate and robot.