2009 New York City FIRST
Tech Championship
The inaugural New York City FIRST Tech Championship event
that will be held Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the Jacob K.
Javits Convention Center. This year’s event will include
48 high school FIRST Tech Challenge teams from New York
City, Long Island, and Putnum, Rockland, and Westchester
Counties. The event is a state-wide celebration of high
school students working smart in science and technology.
Venue Address and Website:
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
http://www.javitscenter.com
 Need directions to the venue? Click here
For parking information Click here
For public transportation information Click here
Food Policy:
The Javits Center, known for being the world’s marketplace, offers a wide variety of food options, containing its own dual-level food court. There will be a seating section designated for teams behind the FRC pit area, and a public seating section at the venue as well. Food may be brought into the arena.
Interested in restaurants near the venue? Click here.
Event Schedule:
| 8:00am |
Doors Open |
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Registration Opens |
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Robot Inspection Opens |
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Practice Fields Available |
| 9:30am |
Opening Ceremonies |
| 9:45am - 12:45pm |
Division Qualifying Rounds |
| 12:45 - 1:00pm |
Alliance Selections |
| 1:00 - 1:30pm |
Lunch |
| 1:30 - 3:330pm |
Division Elimination Rounds |
| 3:30 - 4:00pm |
Championship Elimination Round |
| 4:00 - 4:30pm |
Awards Ceremony |
| 5:00pm |
Pits Closed |
Contact:
For more information, please contact Kathy Cregan at kcregan@comcast.net
or Bruce Rajswasser at brajswasse@msn.com.
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