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Re: New York Districts?

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Originally Posted by Dominick Ferone View Post
My question now is how big of a gym is needed for an average sized district? Does anyone know how much seating and floor space is recommended?
According to the FRC District Planning Guide, page 21...

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SITE SELECTION
GENERAL GUIDELINES
The District Planning Committee is responsible for selecting and contracting the event venues. By August 1st, the District must provide FIRST with a list of proposed dates and locations for events to be held in the District during the following year (subject to approval by FIRST). Listed below are general guidelines for district competition site requirements.
• Competition area: The designated playing area must be at least 80’ x 100’ with a ceiling height of 25’ minimum and un-obstructed viewing for an average of 50 spectators per team
• Pit area: A space of approximately 100 sq. ft. per team is needed in the pit area, preferably in the form of a 10’ x 10’ square
o Additional space is needed for aisles and pit administration/robot inspection facilities
o Each team pit will require 110 VAC drop and a 72”x30” table
o Access between the pit area and the playing field should be short, level, at least 6’ wide and preferably is not also utilized by spectators
o The pit area should have direct street loading access
• Judges’ meeting room: The judges meeting room should encompass 500-750
sq. ft. and be within easy walking distance of the field
• Chairman’s Award interview area: approx. 300 sq.ft. for interviews. This area should be quiet and free from distractions
• Dean’s List interview area: approx.. 300 sq. ft. for interviews. This area should be quiet and free from distractions
• Volunteer dining area: The volunteer dining area should provide seating
for 50 and space for food buffet service
• First aid area: The first aid area should be within convenient walking distance of the pit and competition field
• Machine shop: The inclusion of a machine shop is optional
• Parking: The site should have access to as much free parking as possible and plans should be made for overflow parking
• VIP lounge: If the District Leadership Entity decides to actively engage VIPs at district events, a VIP lounge with an unobstructed view of the field i
s recommended
• Media/Press Room: Optional
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