Experience the excitement – See 40 teams compete in the ultimate Sport for the MindTM. This year’s game challenge: FIRST STEAMWORKSSM
What a weekend!! Thanks to all volunteers, sponsors, teams, fans – everyone who helped make it a success!
2017 FIRST Robotics Competition – Greater Pittsburgh Regional: March 15-18, 2017
Convocation Center, California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA 15419
– FREE,Family-friendly, & OPEN to the public –
If you would like to help plan the 2018 event, contact us –
Volunteers make FIRST programs possible – Thank you to all of our Volunteers!!
Team List – 2017 Greater Pittsburgh Regional Teams also lists Photo Opportunities
Be an Inspiration: Donate to FIRST in Western & Central PA – Yes, there is still time to be a 2017-Season Sponsor! Ask us about special post-event sponsor recognition opportunities – Donate Online Here, choose “Specific Regional” and enter “Greater Pittsburgh” – or – see other options under “How to Donate” (click for pdf) – Thank you!
An enthusiastic THANK YOU to all of our Sponsors!
Our event was webcast live on twitch.tv – see video from our event here: 3/17/17 Friday – Friday(A-QuadView) – Friday(B-QuadView) – 3/18/17 – Saturday – Saturday(QuadView)
AGENDA – See the Full Schedule
- Wed, March 15: Set-up, Teams Load In Robots (6pm-8pm)
- Thu, March 16: Robot Inspections, Practice Matches
- Fri, March 17 thru Sat morning, March 18: Qualification Matches
- Sat afternoon, March 18: Elimination and Finals
- Awards Ceremonies follow matches on Friday and Saturday
The game challenge: FIRST STEAMWORKSSM
Event info at www.firstinspires.org
Site Info Document (pdf document includes directions, parking maps, & load-in notes)
Parking Map with notes (visitors, teams, volunteers); ADA Parking
MACHINE SHOPS at Cal U – there will be TWO fully-staffed machine shops a short walk from the arena (no stairs). Maps will be available at pit admin, & also by clicking here.
Team Info Packet & Restaurant List (was not available – if you have items for next year’s packet, please email them to [email protected])
Box Lunch Order Form – order online directly with Cal U (orders were due 2/24/17).
Hotel Accommodations thru the FIRST Hotel Program
MENTOR LOUNGE – a quiet place with coffee.