[NEFIRST] 2014 Northeastern University District

[Brandon Holley]

Set your smartphones, mark your calendars, the Northeastern University district event is set for March 28th & 29th (Fri and Sat) in Boston, MA.

I am personally extremely excited for this event as it has been a culmination of a lot of work. For those who have ever been to the Beantown Blitz, the Northeastern University district event will take place in the same venue. Matthews' Arena is the oldest functioning hockey arena in the world! It opened it's doors in 1910 and has been hosting hockey games (amongst many other events) ever since! It was the original home of the Boston Bruins and New England Whalers (now the Carolina Hurricanes). It is also considered the 'second home' of the Boston Celtics. 2014 will mark 10 years for Matthews' hosting robotics competitions too! More on Matthews' Arena

The competition is already stacking up great and there are currently only 5 open spots remaining! Plenty of old veterans and a couple rookies, including team #5000 from Hingham, MA! Here's who is coming thus far:

69
97
125
126
237
246
348
1058
1073
1757
1761
1965
2084
2262
2713
2876
3467
3479
3958
4151
4176
4474
4761
4908
5000

Keep a look out here for the next round of sign ups.

Looking forward to seeing a district event happening at Northeastern!

-Brando

[Jay O'Donnell]

1058 is extremely excited for this event. 125 has been great hosts for Beantown Blitz so it's very exciting to have a district event there!

[Steven Donow]

I'm absolutely giddy to have an event <10 minutes from me/at my school. Already put in registration to volunteer and can't wait!

[BrendanB]

3467 is super stoked for Northeastern!

[SarahBeth]

157 will see y'all there!

We're excited, looks like a great group of teams!

[Jay O'Donnell]

1 day left until Northeastern! Get your popcorn ready!

[engunneer]

4761 is pretty excited, we wedged a few upgrades into our robot access period, and shaved a few more pounds. We're looking forward to some more matches with our RI alliance partners 125, and the other teams attending.

Good luck to all coming.

[jwfoss]

I'm looking forward to being on the other side of the field this weekend as a volunteer after competing at two districts already. It's an exciting game to announce for, especially as teams dial in their machines and game play continues to improve.

Feel free to stop by and chat, and good luck to all the teams!

[BrendanB]

Originally Posted by jwfoss

I'm looking forward to being on the other side of the field this weekend as a volunteer after competing at two districts already. It's an exciting game to announce for, especially as teams dial in their machines and game play continues to improve.

Feel free to stop by and chat, and good luck to all the teams!

You announcing this weekend?

3467 is really excited for this weekend! I haven't competed at the Blitz for a few years but when I did Brandon & 125 put on an amazing event which I'm sure will carry over into this weekend!

Anyone know of some good spots for overnight parking in that area?

[Nathan Streeter]

Originally Posted by BrendanB

Anyone know of some good spots for overnight parking in that area?

The best answer for this question will come from Brandon, but I believe the Gainsborough Garage (immediately adjacent to the Matthews Arena) and the Renaissance Garage are both open to overnight parking for visitors. I don't know if any special discount is available for the district event...

It's not clear if I'll be able to attend NEU at all this weekend, but even if I can't be there in person I'll certainly be watching the webcast! Best of luck to all the teams competing!

[kibbs425]

Check out the NU District page on NEFIRST.

http://www.nefirst.org/portfolio/ma-nu/

There is information on parking in the welcome packet that was distributed to teams & hosted on page. Additionally they are doing work on I-90 this weekend. Check out the lane closure link for that as well.

Both Garages are open overnight. You can make the decision based on cost.

Good luck & see you there.

[Brandon Holley]

For parking- try to get into the Renaissance Parking Garage at 835 Columbus Ave.

If you bring your ticket for parking into the arena and show it to pit administration, you will be able to purchase a voucher for $12 that gives you 24 hours of parking.

Saturday no voucher is required and it will be $8 for the same 24 hour period.


Looking forward to hosting everyone this weekend at the "Big Blitz"!!!

-Brando

[EricWilliams]

Just want to wish all of the teams, and especially the NUTRONs, the best of luck at this event!

And for any HS sophomores/juniors starting to look at colleges, I hope you get some time to check out all that Northeastern University has to offer!

[engunneer]

Originally Posted by EricWilliams

And for any HS sophomores/juniors starting to look at colleges, I hope you get some time to check out all that Northeastern University has to offer!

And the many nearby universities/colleges (Shameless plug for Wentworth, which is just down Huntington Ave).

[EricWilliams]

The webstream is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Unbelievable quality, guys and gals! Great job! http://new.livestream.com/nefirst/ma-nu