[EricH]

Originally Posted by dhitchco

Pits need to be set-up quickly onthe morning of the competition and can't be set-up the evening before; correct? namely, the rules stipulate that ONLY robot unpacking can occur with a small number of people BEFORE the 1st day of any event....

Pits can't be set up the evening before. The only time robot unpacking can occur before Thursday's pre-entry is Wednesday night at the Championship; all regionals have it about 1/2 hour before main opening on Thursday. Plus, takedown should be quick too as you need to get it down in an hour or so (give or take a bit, depending on how you do).