2010 Venue

North Star Regional | 10,000 Lakes Regional

In 2010, the FIRST Minnesota Regional will run concurrently in two venues on the University of Minnesota campus. The 10,000 Lakes Regional will take place in Williams Arena, on the very same floor that both Gophers basketball teams play on. Directly across 4th Street SE, teams competing in the North Star Regional will face off in Mariucci Arena. Spectators will have the opportunity to view all of the action from the stadium-style seating in both arenas. Included are all the standard food stands and amenities, allowing visitors to be able to sit back and watch the action, just as the thousands of fans in 1994, 1995, and 2007 that flocked to the arena for the Women’s NCCA Basketball tournaments.
NOTE: The venues will not accept or store team robots or toolboxes. All robots are to be shipped via the Drayage Company. See Section 4, “Robot Transportation.”
Also: http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/content.aspx?id=3570

The Pit at William's Arena

Event Locations

10,000 Lakes Regional, April 1 – 3, 2010

Williams Arena & Sports Pavilion (both facilities are in the same building)
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
1925 and 1923 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Directly connected to Williams Arena, the “pits” for the 10,000 Lakes Regional will be housed in the Sports Pavilion. Just a couple minutes walk from the arena; teams will be able to transport their robots quickly and efficiently between the “pits” and the playing field via a designated corridor.

Special Note: All robot carts must be less than 34” wide to fit through the connecting corridor.

North Star Regional, April 1 – 3, 2010
Mariucci Arena
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
1901 4th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 554555

Maps and Parking Information:

Williams Arena
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/WmsA/
Mariucci Arena
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/MarA/

Site Restrictions

Please read the following restrictions and adhere to them in order to promote an orderly, safe, pleasant, and exciting competition. As a group, we all should honor agreements with the venue and help promote the spirit of good partnership.
Please:

  • Do not bring outside food into the venues. Please take advantage of the team box lunch offer or plan to visit an area restaurant.
  • Do not use noise devices, such as any type of floor stompers, whistles, or air horns.
  • Do not save seats in the arenas. It is not fair to other teams or to the public guests we hope to interest as team sponsors or volunteers.
  • Do not ship robots directly to the site. All shipments for the Minnesota Regionals must go through the Drayage Company.
  • Do not arrange for Internet access on the site or bring free phone lines for same.
  • Do not sell any products.  This includes food, hats, shirts, or any promotional products.
  • Do not give out any free food products, such as candy, water, soft drinks, or fruit. You may trade team pins, buttons, et al, however.
  • Do not use helium tanks.
  • Do not bring live bands to play in the audience.  This dilutes the presentation on the playing field and is too loud and confusing for the audience.
  • Do not play loud music in the Pit because it interferes with important announcements. If a team receives more than a warning or two, the power to the team’s Pit Station will be shut off and/or the music confiscated.
  • Do not run in the venue.
  • Open-toed shoes are not allowed.