RoboProm

[Chris is me]

It was well run for the 10 minutes or so I was there last year, but it was a bit far away and I really didn't like having to walk through / near a Tea Party rally to get there Have you guys secured a somewhat close by venue this year?

[Lauren Parke]

Originally Posted by Chris is me

Have you guys secured a somewhat close by venue this year?

We haven't solidified the location yet but we're looking into hotels because of the attendance we expect. That should be much easier to find than last year. If we do end up with a strange location, we have contacts in St. Louis that will help with the map making.

[robodude03]

Originally Posted by Chris is me

It was well run for the 10 minutes or so I was there last year, but it was a bit far away and I really didn't like having to walk through / near a Tea Party rally to get there Have you guys secured a somewhat close by venue this year?

Just wanted to add that this was a request many had and so we are working with FIRST Volunteers and Coordinators in the area to accommodate this request. This is a new area for us and we want to make this event easy to attend without requiring too much from teams in terms of travel and preparation.

As for having a mentor area, I will definitely look into having an area for mentors to relax as well

[sithmonkey13]

Will it be open to any team even if they don't compete in Championships, they just? (I live in the St. Louis area, and although hopeful, we are planning just to watch the Championships)

[kinghashbrown]

glad to hear that you're going to have it again! If my team goes to St. Louis then we shall no doubt attend roboprom this year too.

[Lauren Parke]

Originally Posted by sithmonkey13

Will it be open to any team even if they don't compete in Championships, they just? (I live in the St. Louis area, and although hopeful, we are planning just to watch the Championships)

Don't lose hope! ha but yes, if you're a FIRST kid, you're a RoboProm kid.

[BACONDUDE1902]

when (if) bacon makes it to St. Louis ill be there !!!! (and man got to start looking for a date lol)

[musicgurl1329]

I had a blast last year! I just wish more people from my team would go! >.<

I hope I get to go this year! (and get more people to go from my team!!!)

[brunettegmp]

I remember hearing about this last year...is this like just a casual thing or do you dress up? can anyone like explain it a little more?

[caitlin399]

Originally Posted by brunettegmp

I remember hearing about this last year...is this like just a casual thing or do you dress up? can anyone like explain it a little more?

There is NO dress code, but the attire for the prom is usually semi-formal. Girls wear dresses and the boys wear black pants and collared shirts (or something of the sort).

It certainly isn't as formal as normal prom, but people really don't tend to wear jeans.

If you have any more questions just ask

[thelittlesister]

Last year our team didn't attend Championships, but my teammate and I volunteered and went to roboprom and had a lot of fun. This year our whole team will be attending. Thanks. Can't wait for next years!
Good luck with the planning!
-Ally