This is an FLL first round qualifier hosted by Grand Saline Middle School FLL Robot teams and Grand Saline ISD. Teams that have been assigned to this qualifier by the Perot can sign up. The event will be held at our middle school campus. The physical address is 400 Stadium Drive in Grand Saline, TX 75140. We are easy to access directly from US Highway 80 E or IH 20 E and then North on State Highways 17 or 19 to US 80. Travel time varies but will average around one and a half hours from the central part of the Dallas/Ft.Worth metroplex.
What to Bring
Teams are welcome to bring their own fields and mission models for setup in their pit area in addition to their robot kits and laptops to use while you are waiting to compete. Charging stations will be setup within the pit area to charge your robots and laptops. If you do not bring a table, one practice table with mat only will be set up in each pit area to be used on a first come, first served basis.
Concessions
A full service concession stand with hot foods will be avalible for teams who want to purchase lunch on site. A menu of options and prices will be emailed a few weeks before. Meal plan options and the ability to pre-order and pre-pay for your meal deal option will also be email out then. Stand will be cash only or school check made out for full team purchase. A few, but very limited local resturants options are available off site.
Schedule
(This is a tentive schedule. The final schedule is being developed based on the final number of teams that register. Times may be adjusted. A final schedule will be emailed no later than one week before.)
Doors open at 8:00am
Team check-in and set up 8:00-9:00
Coaches meeting from 9:00-9:30
Opening Ceremonies 9:30-9:50
Robot game and judging areas 10:00am-12:00pm
Lunch 12:00-1:00pm
Robot game and judging areas 1:00-2:30pm
Awards and Closing 2:30-3:30pm
Contact Information
Specific questions can be referred to Michael Young at myoung@grandsalineisd.net or by calling 903-962-7537 M-F during school hours (8:00-3:30)
I can also be reached by cell at 903-340-2926 after 3:30pm on school days and any time during the day on weekends and school holidays.
