FRC Northeast Utilities CT Regional: For Teams
Thank you for choosing to attend the 2010 Northeast Utilities Connecticut Regional. We will keep this page up-to-date with important information. Please check back frequently.
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Team Lunch Order Form (NEW 3/16/10)
The CT Regional will be reviewing options to offer pre-ordered lunches for teams attending the Regional. Please complete and return this form no later than Monday 3/29.
Team Social (NEW 3/17/10)
The Team Social is back! Through the support of the Connecticut Science Center and the Downtown Hartford Marriott, we are able to offer a Team Social to teams attending the 2010 Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional.
Inspection (UPDATE 3/25/10)
To help your team prepare for robot inspection
at the Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional, Lead Inspector Mike Betts has put together a presentation outlining what to expect (and how to prepare) for the inspection process.
Mike has also issued a letter to teams with recommendations to improve robot inspection. Please take a moment to review this letter before the Regional.
Load-in/Load-out Procedures (NEW 3/22/10)
To ensure a smooth load-in and load-out, a detailed process is provided. This process has been reviewed and approved by the Regional Planning Committee, Event Manager and Venue.
Pit Map (UPDATED 3/28/10 - added new team)
To help you quickly locate your pit area, we are posting the Official Pit Map for the 2010 Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional. Please note that this map and the pit layout is subject to change without notice.
Connecticut Science Center Discount (NEW 3/16/10)
Home to a permanent exhibit on FIRST, the Connecticut Science Center is offering FIRST participants discounted admission to experience their upcoming Robots+Us exhibit, opening on May 29th.
Agenda
View the agenda for Teams attending the 2010 Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional.
Judges
To learn more our the business leaders whom have volunteered to serve as Judges at the Northeast Utilities FIRSTConnecticut Regional, please make sure you read their biographies in the Program Book found in your pit area when you arrive on Thursday morning. In the mean time, you can learn about their companies... Here's a list of the companies they represent.
Machine Shop
Machining and welding services at the CT Regional will be provided by NASA and the NASA Robotics Education Program mobile machine shop.
Where to Eat
Outside food and beverages cannot be brought into the Convention Center during the CT Regional. Concessions are available within the Convention Center. Please take a look at the Downtown Dining Guide for dining options within downtown Hartford. For other dining options, please visit the Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau's on-line Dining Guide.
Getting Around (NEW 3/16/10)
The Greater Hartford Convention and Visitor's Bureau has arranged for extended hours for the Star Shuttle. The Star Shuttle will operate 7:00a-11:00p during the Regional (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). The Star Shuttle includes stops throughout downtown Hartford, and at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Where to Sleep
The following hotels are offering courtesy room blocks for teams attending the 2010 Connecticut Regional:
- Crowne Plaza Hartford Downtown
- Hilton Hartford
- Sheraton Hartford
Rates range from $79 to $95. Click here for more information on these offers.
We are continuing to work with local hotels to identify group rates for teams attending the 2010 CT Regional. In the mean time, you can learn more about hotel options in the Greater Hartford area by visiting the Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau's on-line Accommodations Guide.
If you are staying at the Hilton Hartford, "grab-n-go" breakfasts will be available for purchase. So you can grab your breakfast on your way out to the regional.
Where to Park
Parking is available at the Convention Center's Parking Garage. To help reduce your cost (and the impact on the environment), we recommend minimizing the number of vehicles you bring to the Regional.
Additional parking is also available near the Convention Center. Please visit the Hartford Parking Authority's website, or view the Greater Hartford Art's Council's Downtown Hartford Parking Map. (On the map, the Convention Center's parking garage is Number 49 and can be found on the far right side of the map, right near the Founders Bridge.)
CT FIRST is Connecticut’s planning and operating organization for FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).
