SR2017 Competition Event Details¶
This page is primarily for internal use. If you are a team competing in Student Robotics, you probably want our main website.
Dates: 1st and 2nd April 2017
Location: Newbury Racecourse Grandstand.
Entrance: Competitors need to bring along a ticket to be allowed entry. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Student Robotics will announce when tickets are available.
Food: Food will be available for purchase from the catering stands in the grandstand.
The Site¶
Newbury Racecourse Grandstand has three stories with a large, open space on each level. This year there will be two arenas, situated on the ground floor. Teams will have a desk, power, and wireless internet ('the pits'), and will be situated on the ground and second floor. The first floor will be an open area for for those having lunch.
Getting to the event¶
Newbury Racecourse is located in the middle of the South of England and is easily accessible from junctions 12 and 13 of the M4, from the M3 and the A34. There is also a railway station right outside the racecourse with connections to London and the West.
Parking¶
Free parking is available at the venue for cars, minibuses, and coaches. There will be signs and parking marshals in place to show you where to park.
Schedule¶
1/04/2017: Day 1¶
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Doors open |
| 9:30 | Introduction and Safety briefing |
| 9:45 | Tinkering time |
| 11:15 | League matches |
| 12:15 | Lunch and Tinkering time |
| 13:00 | League matches |
| 17:30 | End of day |
02/04/2017: Day 2¶
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Doors open |
| 9:30 | League matches |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15 | League matches |
| 14:45 | Competition Photo |
| 15:00 | Knockout matches |
| 17:00 | End of Knockout matches |
| 17:15 | Prize Ceremony |
| 18:00 | End of day |
Attribution
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