Tournament Info
Kettering University Events 1 & 2
Date: January 27 & January 28
Location: Kettering University, 1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI 48504
Parking: Follow the VEX Event signage posted on Chevrolet Ave. to parking and check in at the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center.
Agenda
- 08:00 AM Team check-in, Hanger (pit) set-up and inspections
- 08:30 AM Practice sessions open (sign up after check-in) and Skills
- 10:00 AM Opening ceremony & Qualification matches
- 12:00 PM Lunch break.
- 01:00 PM Qualifying Matches resume
- 02:15 PM Alliance selection
- 02:30 PM Elimination matches
- 03:30 PM Awards Ceremony
* Campus Tours begin at the conclusion of the awards ceremony, with pizza to follow the tour for those participating in the tour only.
Pre-Order Food Vouchers:
- Pre-order vouchers for all-you-can-eat lunch (one time through) at the Kettering Battenburg Cafe in the NEW Learning Commons are available for purchase on Kettering's Site.
- Orders must be placed ONLINE by noon on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, so they have enough time to pick them up from the Dining Services office before the event.
- The cafe offers a wide variety of food (including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more) and beverages for $9.50 per person
- Vouchers have no expiration date - if you plan to attend future events at Kettering, you will be able to use leftover vouchers at that time.
- Outside food is permitted in both the Rec Center and Learning Commons, but there will NOT be a dedicated place or plugs for your Team to set up your own food service. Sternos or other warming devices are NOT permitted.
Local Eateries
- Einstein Bros Bagels - Chevrolet & University Ave. 10AM-2PM
- Jimmy John’s - 810.232.3717 - Delivery 11AM-4PM
- Little Caesars Pizza - 810.767.5585 - Delivery 11AM-10PM
Awards
Find award criteria here.
- Excellence Award
- Flight Operations Award
- Inspire Award
- Judges Award
- Think Award
- Skills Champion
- Teamwork Champion
Livestream: TBD
Kettering Event Team Lists
Saturday, January 27
- Team # (Team Name) - Student names
Sunday, January 28
- Team # (Team Name) - Student names
West Michigan Aerial Drone Competition
West Michigan Aerial Drone Competition
Date: March 9, 2024
Location: Fennville High School, 4 South Memorial Drive, Fennville, MI 49408
Parking: Park in the north parking lot between the high school and football field/bus garage. Enter through the north entrance doors.
Agenda
- 08:00 AM Doors Open | Team check-in | Hangar Set-up | Inspections Begin
- 08:15 AM Piloting Skills Matches
- 09:30 AM Flight Team Meeting
- 10:00 AM Teamwork Matches Begin | Autonomous Flight Skills Matches Begin
- 12:00 PM Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM Teamwork & Autonomous Skills Matches Resume
- 03:30 PM Teamwork & Autonomous Skills Matches End
- 03:30 PM Alliance Selection and Finals
- 05:00 PM Awards
Lunch
Teams can bring their own lunch, pre-purchase from concessions at check-in ($6 meal deal that will include a hot dog or nachos with a snack and drink) or use one of the local eateries below. Concessions will be open from 10AM-2PM.
- Blue Goose Cafe
- Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery
- El Jaripeo Mexican Restaurant
- Root Cafe, Coffeehouse & Spirits
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Subway
* Lunch, snacks and water will be provided to the judges, referees and volunteers.
WIFI
Students should bring their Chromebooks. There will be a special WiFi SSID (see below). Please DO NOT connect personal devices into this network.
- Network - FEN-SPECIAL-EVENT
- Password - 311Drone!
Awards
Find award criteria here.
- Excellence Award
- Flight Operations Award
- Inspire Award
- Judges Award
- Think Award
- Teamwork Champion Award
- Skills Champion
Livestream: TBD
Task List
- Parents: Complete the Consent Form. It will ask for your program (AED) and team number (which can be found here).
- Team: Make sure your Engineering Notebook is up-to-date
Packing List
- Chromebook or other device for Skills programming
- Lunch (OR pre-purchase food voucher)
