What to Expect In Atlanta

[mtaman02]

The one thing not mentioned in all of this, is not only are there nearly hundreds of teams and thousands of teams but they're not just from the US. They are from schools around the globe that compete in FIRST that will be there... Someone correct me if I'm wrong but close to 2 dozen countries will be competing for FRC Champ. Gold, FTC Champ. Gold and FLL Champ. Gold.

Breathtaking is hardly the word to describe it. I guarantee that if there's an event you will leave crying from this will be it... Many new friends formed, many new things learned, many new experiences in general and 3 days is not even enough to really take in all of it. All you can do is try =). The saddest part for me isn't packing the field back up but the wrap party which always symbolizes a year well done in every aspect.

You will truly have a good time and no matter how prepared we try and make you, you will still pass out b/c it's unbelieavable. As a volunteer we have 1-2 days to set it all up and 3 days to put on one of the most unforgettable shows for all Championship Event Attendees. The only reward we accept is a smile on each and every attendees face =].

[James1902]

What too bring to champoinships:
1) water
2) water
3) energy drink of your choice
hydration is even more important here than at a regional, you'll end up walking more than most marathon runners do in the weekend, be ready for it
4) Money, so you can buy cool FIRST brand stuff at the store, i'm not sure who runs it but it's really cool and from what I've seen it's the only place to get non team FIRST clothing.
5) Your post-high school aspirations, in between the pits and the dome there will be a maze of tables from all of the universitys that offer FIRST scholarships, take a stroll down the tables, find out who wants to give you money.
6) really comfy shoes, for the aforementioned walking
7) A camera is always good too.

Atlanta always manages to stand out in my memory every year. You will never forget the feeling you get as your cheering your head off along with 50,000 other FIRSTers all together in one stadium, crammed into seats all trying to get a good view of the final matches of the year on Einstein. This will be the event you will remember for the rest of you life, enjoy it.

15 days and counting

[DUCKIE]

The company that runs the store has been Logo-Loc (if that has changed I do not know)... they park a trailer full of hot presses off one of the docks and press almost all of the logos for the fabric products on site.

I recommend not "putting off" going down there if you want to buy something... as they usually get backed-up on orders as the event goes on. [Which increases the chance of them loosing/not completing your order on site and you having to wait for it to be mailed to you.]