There will be an Open Field Event at The Ellis Armory Robotics Practice Field on Saturday, January 14th from 1 -3 pm. Everyone is welcome to tour the facility to see some of the Rebound Rumble field pieces set up.

Ellis Armory Robotics Practice Field
Putnam St. (just off of Penn Ave.)
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Facilities:

• full practice field
• two working robot chassis
• internet access

Build Season Hours:

• Tuesdays 6:00-8:30pm
• Saturdays 11:00am-3:00pm

Contact Terry Richards 412-215-4466 or richardst@theellisschool.org.

Hosted by The Ellis School and FRC Team 3504 Girls of Steel

Announcement posters: poster 1  poster 2

Get information about the kickoff

Encrypted game manual now released – make sure to download a copy for Saturday!

If you can’t make it to your local kickoff, watch the broadcast online: http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/robotics/

Kickoff Volunteers Needed:

• Registration
• Kits of Parts – set up
• Brainstorming Session leaders
• Crowd control (indoor)
• Robot Quick Build Session
• Field Elements transport (afternoon)

We’re expecting the largest Kickoff ever with 30 teams and over 300 participants! If you are able to volunteer, please contact Patricia DePra, Regional Director (pdepra@usfirst.org)

Thanks to Snapology for hosting the first Jr.FLL Expo in the Pittsburgh region! For more info, see http://discoversnapology.com/jrfllsnapology.php

We are actively recruiting volunteers for the 2012 Pittsburgh Regional Competi-tion of FIRST Robotics.

“FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that build not only science and technology skills and interests, but also self-confidence, leadership, and life skills.”

Volunteer for:

• Field Repair/Reset
• Score Keep
• Referee
• Safety Advisor
• Robot Inspector
• Website Evaluator

All are welcome to join. Lend your talents and expertise, or volunteer and let us assign as needed.

For Questions or More Information Contact Us:
FirstPittsburghVolunteers@Gmail.com