STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

April 4-6, 2024

Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Rd
University Center, MI 48710
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CONTACTS
Event Co-Chairs: Brett Oleson / Marjie Jenkins / Eddie Bachle
Volunteer Coordinator: Amanda Shoemaker / Janet McBride
frc-states@firstinmichigan.org

AGENDA

Thursday (Day 1)
8:00 AM-10:30AM Drop-and-Go Load-In (Pits Not Open)
10:30AM Regular Load-In, Pits Open, Inspections Begin
11:00AM-Lunch Start Practice Matches
12:30PM-1:30PM

1:00PM-2:00PM

 Lunch for DTE and Consumers Fields

Lunch for Hemlock Semiconductor and Aptiv Fields
Lunch End-3:00PM Practice Matches
3:30PM-4:00PM Drivers’ Meeting
4:30PM-5:00PM Opening Ceremonies
5:00PM-7:30PM Qualification Matches
8:30PM Pits Close**
Friday (Day 2)
8:00AM Pits Open
9:00AM-9:30AM Opening Ceremonies
9:30AM-Lunch Start Qualification Matches
12:30PM-1:30PM

1:00PM-2:00PM

 Lunch for DTE and Consumers Fields

Lunch for Hemlock Semiconductor and Aptiv Fields
Lunch End-6:00PM Qualification Matches
6:30PM-7:00PM Alliance Selections
7:00PM-8:30PM Dean’s List Recognition Event
8:00PM* Pits Close
Saturday (Day 3)
8:00AM Pits Open
9:00AM-9:30AM Opening Ceremonies (Including WFFA Announcement)
9:30AM-1:00PM IntraDivisional Playoffs and Awards
1:00PM-2:00PM Lunch
1:30PM-2:30PM Camera Calibrations and Practice For Finals Teams
2:30PM-4:00PM InterDivisional Playoffs
4:00PM-5:00PM Final Awards followed by Worlds Invitations
5:00PM* Pits Close

*Schedule subject to change. All times are in the time zone of venue and are estimated based on flow of rounds.
See Pit Administration table for updated times.

EVENT INFORMATION

Please make sure to read all sets of information below in full.

Qualification and Payment
WHEN DO YOU FIND OUT IF YOUR TEAM QUALIFIES?
Invitations for the State Championship will be released following the close of our last district event on Saturday evening here. 160 teams minus the Impact Award winners from our district events will qualify through their rankings. Impact Award winners qualify outright, without regard to their ranking.

WHAT IF WE DON’T WANT TO ATTEND STATES?
Please let us know if you plan to decline should you be offered a spot at States. Fill out this form only if you plan to decline.

HOW MUCH IS THE REGISTRATION FEE?
$4,000. Please note: For teams that are only competing for an award, but not competing with their robot, there is no fee.

HOW / WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE FOR THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP?
Be aware that turnaround time to secure your registration with FIRST is short – You find out on Saturday night and must secure your payment by credit card or PO on Monday.

USING A PO TO SECURE YOUR PAYMENT
If you plan to secure your payment with a PO, here are two items that will allow you to go to your administration TODAY and get your PO ready for Monday’s upload of the PO into your dashboard:

1. Blank invoice: Here is a link to a blank invoice you can customize with your school district/team info and present to your business office with our request.

2. W-9 from FIRST: FIRST’s W-9 is attached here.

FIM-Specific Information

FIM-specific information (including volunteering, safety, accessibility, competition, event features, and Worlds shipping information) is available here.

Venue-Specific Information

Venue-specific information (including venue rules, food pre-orders, hotels, general and load-in/-out maps, and scholarship information) can be found here.