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Originally Posted by logank013
I can't help you much from a technical standpoint as I am a student, not a mentor. What I can tell you about is how things work a little bit. Last year was my first time at worlds. Everyone (spectators, mentors, students) had to register before the event (or at the door if forgot to register before?). We all got lanyards that we had to wear all weekend to prove we were suppose to be there. Secondly, there are seminars going all weekend. One of the first seminars of the week is led by Karthik (mentor of 1114 Simbotics), and it was great last year. Can't wait to go again this year. Scholarship row is huge. I never got to see it while everyone was there, but I heard about it and saw it after it closed. In the Edwards Jones Dome, there are 8 fields set up. 1 per division. There were 2 on each side of the dome and the middle was reserved for robot transport. Pits are a good walk from the fields. Leave with plenty of time. In the pits, there were 6 or so official FIRST fields set up for practice. Pits are smaller than what you are probably used to at normal events. Don't have extra people sitting around in the pits if possible. Just jams up traffic. The last thing I can think of is show up early for good seats and be prepared to fast walk (borderline run). Being at the doors early is key to getting good scouting seats. That's all I can think of for now and congrats on qualifying to worlds.
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Good points, all. And plan to bring a lunch to eat outside. The food inside is expensive with limited menu choices.
And one last point--mix it up with other teams. Many you may not see again. You have a great opportunity to meet some great teams and learn a lot. Don't just seek out the teams in the pits; the mentors and students in the stands are often less busy and have more time to talk between matches.
Come look us up--we love meeting new teams.