New Blog Pit Assignments at the FIRST Championship

[AdamHeard]

Is there any way to view this info without the app?

[Nuttyman54]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Is there any way to view this info without the app?

Yeah this is an issue. Yes smartphones are common, but it seems like a HUGE oversight to have it ONLY available via App. I mean seriously?

I haven't downloaded it yet. I hope the app is a one-time download with all information or syncs to a local copy, because not everyone has good cell signal in and around the Americas Center and Dome.

[SteveB2977]

If spectators are required to register, that HAS to be available ahead of time.

[PayneTrain]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Is there any way to view this info without the app?

Originally Posted by Nuttyman54

Yeah this is an issue. Yes smartphones are common, but it seems like a HUGE oversight to have it ONLY available via App. I mean seriously?

I haven't downloaded it yet. I hope the app is a one-time download with all information or syncs to a local copy, because not everyone has good cell signal in and around the Americas Center and Dome.

https://guidebook.com/guide/53130/

As far as I can tell the app does get updates pushed to it but a consistent connection is not needed to navigate the app.

It may be prudent for the link above to be on the FIRST Championship website if it's not there already, but I'm not a cop and can't tell them what to do.

[IndySam]

This isn't about safety. This is data collection, plain and simple.

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by IndySam

This isn't about safety. This is data collection, plain and simple.

Agree 100%. This has nothing to do with safety and it's a huge inconvenience for all attendees.

Does my 9 month old child need a badge too? He's a pretty huge security threat.

Why would any FIRST outsider stand in line for an hour to get a badge? And I'm not exaggerating, people stood in line last year for over an hour.

Not happy that badges are back again this year. Not one bit.

[Dan Petrovic]

Originally Posted by IndySam

This isn't about safety. This is data collection, plain and simple.

You may be right, but if something were to happen, knowing who is in attendance can be valuable.

Originally Posted by Libby K

In my head, spectator registration is okay (sorta), but making everyone register day-of is awful. Why not leave it open ahead of time and speed the process along for badge pickup?

I didn't think about that. Pre-registration should definitely be available to spectators.

[rich2202]

Originally Posted by AdamHeard

Is there any way to view this info without the app?

https://guidebook.com/guide/53130/

If you click on Teams, you can search for your Team's name (I have no idea why they don't put your team's number there too). When you click on the Team's name, the page shows the pit number.

Under Maps, the FLL/FRC Overview Map shows the general area and aisles. You can make a pretty close to where the pit is. I have no idea why they didn't post a higher res graphic.