Agenda

This is a guide for the day and is subject to change:

• 8:00 am-  Doors Open
• 8:15 - 9:00- Registration and inspection
• 9:00 - 9:15- Drivers meeting, Announcements and introductions
• 9:15 -12:00- Qualification Matches
• 12:00-12:30- Lunch
• 12:30 -2:00- Qualification Matches
• 2:00 - 3:00- Finals Matches
• 3:00- Awards

Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering for our event, please email us at info@ctstemacademy.org or leave a message for us at 203.294.2175 (Wallingford Youth and Social Services).

Emergency/Bad Weather Policy

In the event of bad Weather  changes to the schedule will be emailed to team contacts

Options

1 Event opening may be delayed to allow for travel.

2. Event may be canceled due to the weather.

Announcements will go out by 6:00 am on the morning of the event.  All teams are encouraged to use their best judgment when deciding to attend.

Refund Policy

Refunds will be subject to a $5 RobotEvents processing fee that will not be refunded, and will only be availble to teams that request cancellation of registration 7 or more day prior to the event.  No other refunds will be processed. Refunds are processed by the CT STEM Academy, not the REC Foundation

Health and Safety Policies

We look forward to hosting spectators in the future.  However, for this year we are requesting there be no additional spectators outside of students, adult coaches, required parents, and volunteers that are directly involved in the competition.

While our plan implements the latest guidance from the CT State Department of Education and the Wallingford Health Department, it is important to remember that things not only might change. We will continue to be flexible in our approach in compliance with state, and local, guidance and best practices as we strive to keep everyone safe.

Mask Use:

Masks are optional.

Hygiene/Handwashing:

Frequent handwashing is still a recommended mitigation strategy to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.  Hand sanitizer will be readily available at our event.

Diagnostic Screening, Reporting Illnesses, and Testing:

Please stay home if you are sick or have any symptoms related to Covid-19.

Date: 7-Jan-2023

Travel Info

Our local area includes hotels and restaurants.

Webcast

We will livestream portions of this event on our Facebook page @ctstem

Judging Format

In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit to the judges.

Breakfast, Snacks and Lunch

We will be offering snacks and water for purchase.  There is a wide assortment of fast food restaurants, within a two mile radius, for quick breakfast and lunch items.