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FIRST Robotics Competition Canadian Rockies Regional
DEEP SPACE Competition April 3rd to 6th, 2019
Genesis Centre – 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE #10, Calgary, AB T3J 0C9
Nelson Mandela High School – 45 Saddletowne Cir NE, Calgary, AB T3J 0H5
The pit arena will be in the Feature Gymnasium of the Genesis Centre which will be tunneled to the Gymansium in Nelson Mandela High School who will host the field competition.
2019 CANADIAN ROCKIES REGIONAL SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 3
6:00PM-8:00PM 5 Team Reps to Load In
Thursday, April 4
7:45AM 5 Team Reps to Load In
8:30AM Pits, Machine Shop, Registration and Inspection Open
9:00AM-11:00AM Driver’s Meeting, Field Open for Measurement and Calibration
11:00AM-12:00PM Lunch
12:00PM-6:30PM Practice Matches
8:00PM Pits and Machine Shop Close
Friday, April 5
8:00AM Pits and Machine Shop Open
8:30AM-9:00AM Opening Ceremonies
9:00AM-12:00PM Qualification Matches
10:00AM-4:00PM FIRST Tech Challenge Demonstration
12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch
1:00PM-5:45PM Qualification Matches
5:45PM-6:15PM Awards Ceremony
6:30PM ** Pits and Machine Shop Close immediately following Awards Ceremony
6:30PM-8:30PM Team Social
Saturday, April 6
8:00AM Pits and Machine Shop Open
8:30AM-9:00AM Opening Ceremonies
9:00AM-12:15PM Qualification Matches
9:00AM-4:00PM Technology Row
10:00AM-1:00PM FIRST LEGO League, Jr. and FIRST LEGO League Demonstration
10:00AM-4:00PM FIRST Tech Challenge Demonstration
12:15PM-12:30PM Alliance Selections
12:30PM-1:30PM Lunch
1:30PM-4:30PM Playoff Matches
4:30PM-6:00PM Awards Ceremony
6:30PM Pits Close
**Schedule subject to change. All times are estimated based on flow of rounds. See Pit Administration table for updated times.
General Event Information
This page contains general information for the public and for teams about the event itself. We’ll be continuously updating this page as the regional approaches, so please check back regularly for current information.
If you are looking for Travel, Location, Parking, or Accommodation information please see the Travel Info page:
FRC Canadian Rockies Regional – Travel Info
About the Competition
The 2019 Canadian Rockies Regional will feature an international selection of over 40 teams from Canada, the USA, Mexico, China, Australia and Turkey. As Alberta’s top level youth robotics tournament, this high-tech sporting event is exciting and energetic as our participants compete in a complex STEM challenge.
This year’s Challenge is FIRST® DEEP SPACESM
Tune in to the Game Announcement and Kickoff on January 5, 2019!
Team Robot Load-in
Teams can load in their bots after 6:00pm on Wednesday April 3rd.
Drayage Information
If you are are shipping your robot for this competition, please ship to:
Genesis Centre
Bay #2
#10, 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T3J 0C9
Facility Hours are 9AM to 10 PM
Please not that drayage is free at this venue, however there is not a forklift on-site for receiving the robots, therefor the delivery truck dropping off and picking up must have a lift gate.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Max Kaulback at max@frcwest.com or call 403-807-2746.
Public General Admission: Free
Daily Hours
Spectators are welcome to come catch the live action 9:00am to 6:00pm Friday April 5th and Saturday April 6th!
Additional On-Site Activities/Amenities
Robotics Demonstrations
Robotics demonstrations for FTC, FLL, and FLL Jr. will be showcasing the different levels of FIRST programs
If you’re interested in robotics programs, this will be a great time to learn about the various levels of FIRST, see the robots in action, and interact with the students who built them.
Vendors
TBA
Merchandise
Concert style t-shirts, hoodies, hats and a variety of other items will be for sale on site at our swag shop!
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