This is just another reason I really want to go to next fest, if any one is planning to be there friday night and would like to split the cost of a hotel room that would be awesome, I want to take a train down from Albany that would arrive around 3 and spend some time at nextfest friday and saturday however I am lacking a place to sleep, if any one is interested email me [email protected]
Just a clarification: There will be 9 teams invited per day. The format will be where 6 teams are on the field at a time for exhibition play/matches. And 3 teams will remain in the pit to talk to spectators. This is going to be a fantastic event that we hope you will come down to see. Coming would also give you a chance to preview the future home of the NYC Regional!
I just ordered my ticket yesterday, and have been trying to figure out transportation Bus/Amtrak/Tram/etc. I have been talking to my cousin who may possibly come in from the Scranton area. Send me a PM if you’d consider splitting with two people, or where you were looking at staying - rooms at the Hilton are booked.
Have fun!!! I worked NextFest last year and it was probably the highlight of my summer… My advice to anyone who lives in the area and is not presenting is to volunteer. There should be a link on the NextFest website. Sure it’s a lot of work but it gets you in for free, you get a free t-shirt, and you get to come early & stay late and chat with the inventors!
Nextfest sounds great. Team 334 Tech Engineers will definitely be in the house to help spread the ancient cult of FIRST Robotics. HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYS NEXTFEST!!!
And volunteers are needed too.
Senior Mentor John Park will be coordinating the field management/volunteer.
A good time to learn the scoring system, announcer and field manager.
We were wondering how your team is going to bring the robot to the Javits Center during NextFest. Are there any security restrictions - it’s NYC?
Our team was thinking about using a big truck to bring multiple robots from several teams and splitting the cost among the teams to save money. Would anyone be interested?
It’s a good idea to share a truck or van. Javits will allow you to drive into their loading docks off of 12 Ave. I’m not sure what the loading dock arrangements will be. Be prepare to unload your bots or you may have to allow the dock workers do the unloading.
Good question about security- check with your regional director or Senior Mentor.
Where Can I purchase the tickets?
Would this be the link?
And I assume I have to buy each daily ticket seperately?
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Nevermind I followed my instincts and bought the tickets =) See you all there I may be in various colored shirts varying from a couple of old team shirts or FIRST polo shirts.
Team # Dates Participating
11 Th, F, S, Sun
40 Th, F
75 Th, S, Sun
333 Sun
334 S, Sun
354 Th, F, S
365 S, Sun
371 Th, F, S
375 Th, F, S, Sun
395 F
522 Th
694 Th, F, S, Sun
743 Th, F
1155 F
1676 Th
1923 S, Sun
Come support these teams as they represent FIRST at NEXTFEST!!!
