(Week 1) WIN District Lakeland Event **UPDATE 2/17**

FIRST Wisconsin is excited to announce our first ever district event will take place at Lakeland University starting Friday March 6th. All information for this event is in this BLOG. Please be sure to keep check back as it will be update and republished every time there is a change.

Venue: Lakeland University, Woltzen Gymnasium, W3718 South Drive, Plymouth, WI USA

Dear Teams, Coaches, and Mentors,

On behalf of Red Raider Robotics, and Lakeshore FIRST Robotics, we are excited to welcome you to the Lakeland District Event! We are honored to be hosting you and can’t wait for an amazing weekend of competition, collaboration, and gracious professionalism.

This letter includes important information about the venue, parking, food, pits, and event schedule. Please share this with all students, mentors, and families attending.

Venue: Lakeland University Wehr Center

W3718 South Drive, Plymouth WI 53073

Load-in, pits, matches, and all event activities will take place inside the Lakeland University Wehr Athletic facility. There are two gyms, East for competition, and the West for the pits & Practice Field. Attached is a complete map of the venue, and then a pit map which is easier to read. Signs and volunteers will be available to help guide teams upon arrival.

Parking Information

Team and spectator parking will be available at:

· Primary Parking Lot: East of Wehr Center

· Bus & Trailer Parking: Just South of Wehr Center (See Parking Map)

· Do not block fire lanes or loading zones

Volunteers will be directing traffic during peak arrival times. Please pull up to the stop sign as designated on the map, and we will waive teams down the path to the load in doors. These enter directly into the pit area and are wide with tall overhead clearance.

Load-In and Pit Setup

Teams may begin load-in at:

Pit Load-In: Friday March 6th from 5pm to 9pm

Pits Open: Saturday/Sunday at 8am

Important pit notes:

· Teams should bring their own pit materials (extension cords, tools, etc.)

· Pit spaces will be clearly numbered

· Carts are strongly recommended for moving robots and equipment

Please follow all FIRST safety rules, including safety glasses in the pits at all times.

Food and Concessions

Food options will be available throughout the event:

· Concessions Stand: 9am – 5pm – Menu Attached

· Nearby Cafeteria – 11am to 3pm - $11.50 per person

Teams are welcome to bring snacks and drinks, but please help us keep the venue clean.

Event Schedule

A detailed schedule will be available through the official FIRST Event Page, but key times include:

Day 1 – Practice/Inspection

· Pits & Inspection Open: 5pm to 9pm

· Practice Matches: [Time Range]

Day 2 – Qualification Matches

· Pits Open – 8am to 8pm

· Opening Ceremonies: 10:30am

· Qualification Matches Begin: 11:00am

Day 3 – Playoffs and Awards

· Pits Open – 8am

· Alliance Selection: Approx 12:30

· Playoff Matches & Awards: 2pm to 5pm

· Pits Close – 6pm

· Please encourage teams to arrive early and be field-ready for matches.

Additional Notes

· Safety: Safety glasses are required in pits. Closed-toe shoes are required for all participants.

· Team Queuing: Teams must check in with queuers before each match.

· Pit Closing: Pits will close promptly at the scheduled time each evening.

· FIRST Support: Event staff and Robot Inspectors will be available all weekend.

Volunteers & Student Ambassadors

Volunteers Needed - We are still in need of volunteers, so please consider volunteering for this great event. There are areas for trained/veteran volunteers and for simpler roles like field reset which will be much more involved this year. Link below. o https://my.firstinspires.org/ExpressVolunteer/landing-page/43e1f961-b83d-11f0-96c8-00505699b848

We are also looking for Student Ambassadors for our VIP event which will informs our local partners and businesses that can help in the future. If you would like to be a part of this event, and give tours to some of the leaders from the community, please volunteer above in

“assign as needed” and put in a comment that you would like to help as a student ambassador. You will receive training on Friday evening for a Saturday only event.

Any additional help breaking down field and packing up would be greatly appreciated!

Contact Information

If you have any questions leading up to the event, please feel free to reach out, we are always here to help! We are thrilled to host you and look forward to a fantastic district event. Safe travels, and we’ll see you soon! Arrow Guetschow – Lakeland District Event Coordinator Arrow@lakeshorefirstrobotics.org

Tim Pasche – Lakeland District Volunteer Coordinator Tim.pasche@firstsinprireswi.org