[EricH]

I'd say register, then ask, especially if it tends to fill up quickly. If FRC says no, make sure you have a backup second event, and switch to that.

And taking your robot out of a traditional regional yourself has always been a "ask us FIRST" deal, plus you have to cause the crate to leave the venue too.

Your best method (other than special permission to take your robot/crate directly from the venue) is to have anon-FedEx shipper handle the drayage-to-school/work facility shipment, and make sure that they know that it's important that it gets there by Wednesday night.