2007 Chesapeake Regional

[RoboMom]

Edited version of email just sent to all the teams.

2007 Chesapeake Regional Welcome Packet for the 57 teams!
Have you filled out the paperwork for access to the USNA?
Due Friday, March 2, 2007. http://www.usna.edu/FIRST

Chesapeake Regional Lingo:

•USNA: United States Naval Academy
•Halsey Field House: on the USNA, where the event is held; also home of The Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center
•Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: Shuttle pick-up and drop-off on "Blue Side" parking, near the Blue Angel is off Taylor Ave. Not on the USNA grounds.
•Annapolis: Home of the nation's oldest statehouse in continuous legislative use, historic 18th century seaport "city" with winding streets, cobblestone roads, limited parking, surrounded by water. City Dock, with restaurants is a 10 minute walk from Halsey. www.visitannapolis.org Annapolis is 45 minutes from Baltimore and Washington DC. The closest airport is BWI. http://www.hometownannapolis.com/tour.html
• Gate 1: Entry closest to the Halsey.
• Gate 8: For use by Team vehicles

Access to the Academy Grounds: http://www.usna.edu/FIRST
1. My team will be arriving by bus (school or charter):
2. My team will be arriving by van (rental or institutional):
3. My team will be arriving by private car:
4. Tool Vehicle-My team is coming by bus/van/car and we have extra tools that do not fit in our vehicle.
5. My team is staying nearby and walking.
6. My team has invited spectators to the event.

Consent forms and Site Info:
• http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedfiles...D_SiteInfo.pdf
• Bring your consent forms with you.
• Inspection: Be sure to bring your Bill of Materials for inspection. http://www.usfirst.org/community/frc...nt.aspx?id=452 There is a suggested template in Section 8 of the manual. There will also be forms in each pit on Thursday March 16 to indicate where your team needs help or help your team can offer to others to help everyone pass inspection.
• There is no wireless available in Halsey Field House. The nearest wireless/fax is located off the USNA grounds.
• Be sure to bring enough safety glasses for your team and for any visitors you are expecting.

Food:
• Perk! As long as teams continue to clean up, our hosts, the US Naval Academy, will allow teams to bring their own food and drinks into the pit area in Halsey Field House. No food allowed in the stands.
• Box lunch option. To order meals ahead of time, order directly from the Dry Dock Restaurant, located on the Academy grounds in Dahlgren Hall, about a block from the venue site. Their phone number is 410-293-2873.
• There is no team social at the Chesapeake Regional. Team 75 is having a dinner on Friday night. Contact: malka_elke@yahoo.com

Schedule:
• http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedfiles..._MD_Agenda.pdf
• There will be a mandatory drivers meeting after the end of practice matches on Thursday, March 15, 2007

Student Volunteers:
• Send me the names of 2-3 students from your team who are interested in being "Student Ambassadors" on Friday and Saturday, giving VIP tours. We will provide training on Thursday. Students may not volunteer as Student Ambassadors if they are on the drive team.
• Sent me the names of 1-2 students from your team who are interested in singing the national anthem at opening ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. These students will meet and audition as a group on Thursday. We have done this the past 2 years, and it is a lot of fun.