Pit Size

[synth3tk]

We did measurements at Buckeye. It's 10x10x10 there, and if you were in the lucky end-row, you got wallspace up near the bleachers, which I believe Delphi E.L.I.T.E. used for a very nice info display. I'm sure each regional have a row or spots that are a bit "special" than others.

[Sunshine]

Originally Posted by Richard

And your team had a truly great pit. The best example of 5S that I have seen at a FIRST event.

Thanks for the compliment Richard.
The students worked really hard in organizing and planning the layout of the pit you saw. One young gentleman that took the role of safety captain very serious. I truly believe that the students now know more about the 5'S than I do because of his leadership and motivation.

I have to admit that I was a little nervous about our pit size when we got there. I guess I missed the memo or it's a part of being a sophomore team. I (we) thought that all venues would allow 10x10'.

Luckily it will be an easy modification to size down. Wish I could say the same about my bust line.

Next year I hope that I have an opportunity to sit and chat with mentors like yourself more.

[Syncopation]

Originally Posted by Richard

And your team had a truly great pit. The best example of 5S that I have seen at a FIRST event.

This year we reduced pit width (side-to-side) from 10ft. to 9ft. We did it so we could reduce the number of aisles four to three and increase aisle width from 10ft. to 13ft. The goal was to keep traffic congestion to a minimum, and still have space for a practice carpet. A few teams with pre-built 10ft. wide pit structures had to adjust, or borrow space from neighbors.

While a pit smaller than the 10x10x10 can be a little cramped sometimes, St. Louis has had a few issues with pit traffic in the past... well, maybe more than a few. So opening up those aisles was definitely a great improvement over past years.

We had a pre-built pit entrance that was 10' wide, but luckily, we had an end pit. Turning our entrance towards the pit admin table solved some problems, and created new ones... I don't think the judges were too happy with our over-zealous team members crowding around and spilling into the aisle a bit too often. :3

Going to the OKC regional will be a big change - I hear they have enough room in the Ford Arena for 10x15x10 pits...

[Bruneau1727]

In the USFIRST website under regional competitions, each regional has documentation for the particular regional (site info). not all, but most list the pit size!

[BandChick]

Originally Posted by mtaman02

Pit sizes vary between venues. I think NJ's was 10x10x10. Try contacting BandChick she might have the exact size for NJ.

I don't have the exact size for this year. But last year we were PERFECTLY 10x10x10 in the hockey arena. The outside ring (veterans' row) was a little smaller both in height and width, but not much. If anything they were 9x10x9.

Philly is always smaller, and height can be an issue there too.

I suggest modeling for 9x9x9, just so you have buffer room if you need it. =)

[Richard McClellan]

Does anyone know how big the pits at Lone Star will be this year? Since it's at the Merrell Center this year, which I've heard is smaller, is there a chance they might be smaller than 10x10x10?We have a 10x10x10 PVC frame from last year that worked out great. It can be cut down smaller pretty easily, but it would really have to be done before we get to the competition.

[mtaman02]

Originally Posted by BandChick

I don't have the exact size for this year. But last year we were PERFECTLY 10x10x10 in the hockey arena. The outside ring (veterans' row) was a little smaller both in height and width, but not much. If anything they were 9x10x9.

Philly is always smaller, and height can be an issue there too.

I suggest modeling for 9x9x9, just so you have buffer room if you need it. =)

Oh thought you might, it was worth a shot

I do agree with Sara though make the pits 9x9x9 that way you have extra room that you can use for aisles and such if you should need it.

[Zyik]

Can anyone PM me with the size at Silicon Valley and Las Vegas? My friend is drawing up our pit layout, but he can't find the size and my cursory look over hasn't turned up anything. Thank you!

[Super Serb]

Wow thanks for all the help guys. I think we are gonna go with the 9x9x9 design and maybe make the sides extend the other foot if we can afford the space.

[Aren_Hill]

quick warning, your one team may get shorted on size, all pits at a regional aren't the same size. At MWR our pit was 8ft 4in wide and 10ft deep, while everyone around us had a 10ft wide pit. We still fit everything it was a little cramped though.