Robotics team heads for state championship at EMU

The "TnT" 280 robotics team has qualified for the Michigan State Championship and it would be wonderful to see all of you there to help cheer on the team.

The team has worked extremely hard, according to staff members, and have earned their spot at the competition that begins Wednesday, April 10, at the Eastern Michigan Convocation Center in Ypsilanti.

2013 Michigan FRC State Championship
Event Agenda

Wednesday, April 10
Pits open 5 p.m.
Pits close 10 p.m.

Thursday, April 11
Pits open 8 a.m.
Lunch break 1 p.m.
Opening ceremonies 3 p.m.
Matches begin 3:15 p.m.
Matches end 7:30 p.m.
Pits close 8:30 p.m.

Friday, April 12
Pits open 8 a.m.
Opening ceremonies 9 a.m.
Matches begin 9:15 a.m.
Lunch break 1 p.m.
Matches resume 2 p.m.
Matches end 6:30 p.m.
Pits close 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 13
Pits open 8 a.m.
Opening ceremonies 9 a.m.
FLL /Junior FLL Demo/FTC 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Matches begin 9:30 a.m.
NEMO Meeting 9:30 a.m.
Alliance selection 12 p.m.
Lunch break 11:30 p.m.
Elimination matches begin 1:30 p.m.
Awards ceremony 4:30 p.m.

Directions:

• From Airport:  Take I-94 west to Huron Street (Exit 183); head North on Huron Street, which turns into Huron River Drive.  Turn left on Hewitt (stop light). The Convocation Center is located on left side of Hewitt.
• From U.S. 23:  Take Washtenaw Avenue east to Ypsilanti.  Drive approximately 3 miles and turn left on Hewitt Road.  Parking lot is across from Rynearson Stadium.
• From I-94:  Take Huron Street Exit (EMU Exit), to Cross Street and turn left.  Travel on Cross for about 2 miles.  Turn right on Hewitt Road. Parking lot is across from Rynearson Stadium.
• From I 75 North or South:  Take I-275 to I-94 West.  Follow directions above “From I-94.”
• From Michigan Avenue:  Go north on Huron Street.  Go left on Cross Street for approximately 2 miles.  Turn right on Hewitt Road.  Parking lot is across from Rynearson Stadium.
• From Ford Road:  Go south on on Prospect Road to Cross Street.  Go about 3 miles on Cross and turn right on Hewitt Road.  Parking lot is across from Rynearson Stadium.