2014 Virginia Regional

[pyroslev]

Originally Posted by brrian27

Are there any tips or things we should know about the Regional?

The Kroger Parking Lot next door may seem like a great place to park for free but I discourage it. They are not FIRST friendly so be sure of your parking arrangements.

And do not exclaim "Robot!" in the process of moving your robot as a request. Something more apropos is a person in front of the cart clearing a path. "Excuse me." works far better. Just a request.

[wilsonmw04]

Originally Posted by pyroslev

The Kroger Parking Lot next door may seem like a great place to park for free but I discourage it. They are not FIRST friendly so be sure of your parking arrangements.

And do not exclaim "Robot!" in the process of moving your robot as a request. Something more apropos is a person in front of the cart clearing a path. "Excuse me." works far better. Just a request.

Parking is a total pain. +1 on the non yelling of "robot." We have a great crew of teams in VA. If you have any questions, look for the folks in the blue shirts and the cheese heads. They should be able to help ya out

Lots of food options within walking distance. Big plus there.

[Maldridge422]

Originally Posted by wilsonmw04

Lots of food options within walking distance. Big plus there.

GreatWraps, BoDillaz, Exreme Pizza, Subway, Panera, Chipotle, Qdoba, and Five Guys are all in the area. As PayneTrain said, local favorite Sugar Shack Donuts is also within walking distance.

Supplies for robots are available at a nearby Lowe's and there's a Pleasant's hardware store about 6 blocks away.