2012 Pittsburgh Regional FIRST® Robotics Competition

March 8-10, 2012 | Petersen Event Center

Free and Open to the Public

We expect over 40 teams to join us for this intense competition that’s been described as part sporting event, part rock concert, and part something completely original!

Information on Hotels

This year we’re pleased to announce that Pittsburgh is participating in the FIRST Hotel Program for regional events!

If anyone associated with your team will be staying in a hotel during the Pittsburgh Regional, – I highly recommend and encourage reserving rooms thru this program:

http://www.steelehousing.com

http://www.firstchampionshiphousing.com

Please note that for hotels located in downtown Pittsburgh: ask about cost of parking; beware of rush hour traffic Thursday and Friday mornings, in particular.

Why reserve hotels thru this program?

It benefits you …

Best in class pricing. If a team finds a lower hotel cost at a participating hotel, then the hotel will match cost to all FIRST participants. (Costs obtained by sites such as Priceline where the hotel is not named are excluded)
Value added amenities are included such as free internet, breakfast, parking at select participating hotels.

… and it benefits FIRST regional events, too! :)
Revenue is directed back to the Regional event to help offset regional event costs – with no difference in cost to you!

Step by Step instructional to help navigate the regional hotel program and how to secure reservations for your teams’ events.

More about the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC)

FRC Season Calendar

More about our local teams

For Teams: Marketing and Fundraising Resources

List of FRC Teams competing in Pittsburgh

Be Inspiring – Be a Sponsor
Contact the Regional Director for more information (pdepra@usfirst.org)

To Sponsor a Team: Contact the Team Leader directly, or email the Regional Director

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