Quick Overview
| New Jersey VEX Championship | |
| Dates: | March 20, 2010 |
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| Venue: | Bridgewater-Raritan High School |
| Address: |
600 Garretson Road |
| City: | Bridgewater |
| State: | New Jersey |
| Country: | United States |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 08807 |
| Registration Opens: | February 1, 2010 |
| Registration Deadline: | March 12, 2010 |
| Capacity: | 30 |
| Programming Skills: | Yes |
| Robot Skills: | Yes |
| VEXNet or Crystal: | Both |
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Event Description
The New Jersey VEX Championship is the final qualifying event to advance teams to Dallas in the New Jersey area for the 2010 Clean Sweep game.
As the final pre-Championship event in the area prior to Dallas, the event fields will be elevated to 30 inches above the floor to simulate the experience operators will see at the Dallas Championship. PLEASE NOTE that the Dallas World Championship Event will be a VEXNET only type of competition. While VEXNET is encouraged for this event, crystal robot operation will be available as well.
As a special award, there will be at least one team from this event that has the registration for the Dallas Championship paid for by this event. The source of these funds will be from the registration funds collected to attend this event. Accordingly, the more teams registered for this event, the greater the opportunity for a second team award in this area. The maximum number of Dallas Registration Awards from this event is three (3) and will be based upon total team registrations paid in full by March 12th.
To qualify, you must be registered and paid for this event by March 1st as well as have registered and paid for the Dallas World Championship by March 15th. These such teams will receive a check in the amount of $ 500.00 at the NJ VEX Championship event. *****The exception to this is any team that Qualifies for Dallas at the NJ VEX Championship event. In such a case, the team(s) receiving this type of Dallas Registration Award will receive a check in the amount of $ 500.00 after registering AND paying for the Dallas World Championship Event.*****
As the final pre-Championship event in the area prior to Dallas, the event fields will be elevated to 30 inches above the floor to simulate the experience operators will see at the Dallas Championship. PLEASE NOTE that the Dallas World Championship Event will be a VEXNET only type of competition. While VEXNET is encouraged for this event, crystal robot operation will be available as well.
As a special award, there will be at least one team from this event that has the registration for the Dallas Championship paid for by this event. The source of these funds will be from the registration funds collected to attend this event. Accordingly, the more teams registered for this event, the greater the opportunity for a second team award in this area. The maximum number of Dallas Registration Awards from this event is three (3) and will be based upon total team registrations paid in full by March 12th.
To qualify, you must be registered and paid for this event by March 1st as well as have registered and paid for the Dallas World Championship by March 15th. These such teams will receive a check in the amount of $ 500.00 at the NJ VEX Championship event. *****The exception to this is any team that Qualifies for Dallas at the NJ VEX Championship event. In such a case, the team(s) receiving this type of Dallas Registration Award will receive a check in the amount of $ 500.00 after registering AND paying for the Dallas World Championship Event.*****
Hotel Information
Contact Information
BRHS - Physics Teacher
pkloberg@brrsd.k12.nj.us
732-398-0091 (H) until 10:00PM only please
848-702-3965 (C) only after 2:30 PM please
Other Information
Please note that GPS/mapping services may not give clear directions. Check area maps prior to leaving.
Parking:
You may park in the front of the school, along Garretson Road, and follow the walkway to the side lobby of the building. Enter through the lobby and check-in to gain further info and ask questions.
Driving Directions to BRHS
FROM THE SOUTH:
Take Route 202/206 North through the Somerville Circle to Commons Way. At the traffic light make a left onto Commons Way and proceed to the traffic light at the end of Commons Way. You will see The Field house on the left. Make a left onto Garretson Road. The Field House, Athletic Fields and High School are located on the left.
OR
Take the Garden State Parkway North to Route 287 North. Take Exit 14B-Somerville-Route 22 West (The exit lane will be on the left). Proceed on Route 22 West to Commons Way. Stay on Commons Way past the Mall to the traffic light at the end of the road. That is Garretson Road. Make a left hand turn onto Garretson Road. The Field House and High School are on the left.
FROM THE NORTH:
Take Route 287 South to Exit 17. Travel 1/4 mile on Route 202-206 South to Commons Way. Make a right hand turn onto Commons Way and proceed to the traffic light at the end of the road. Make a left hand turn onto Garretson Road. The Field House and High School are on the left.
FROM THE EAST:
Take Route 78 West to Exit 29 and proceed on Route 287 South to Exit 17: Travel 1/4 mile to Commons Way. Make a right hand turn at the light onto Commons Way and proceed to the traffic light at the end of the road. Make a left hand turn onto Garretson Road. The Field House and High School are on the left.
OR
Take Route 22 West to Commons Way and follow the directions above to Garretson Road.
FROM THE WEST:
Take Route 78 East to Exit 29 - Route 287 South to Exit 17:
Travel 1/4 mile to Commons Way and make a right hand turn at the traffic light and follow the road to the end - make a left hand turn onto Garretson Road. The Field House and High School are on the left.
OR
Take Route 22 East to the jug handle after Country Club Road (across from Ethicon) to Route 22 West and proceed past Ethicon to the traffic light. At the traffic light make a right hand turn onto Country Club Road and proceed to the first traffic light. Make a right hand turn at the light onto Garretson Road and proceed a 1/2 mile to the High School on the right. Proceed past the High School to get to the Athletic Fields.
Schedule/Agenda
7:15 AM - Open doors to teams / begin check-in
7:30 AM – Open the “Practice Matches” for teams that are ready
8:30 AM – Close Out the check-in process with all teams in house.
Make calls to teams NOT YET IN HOUSE to verify travel status.
Verify Match List information and distribute schedules
8:45 AM – Opening Ceremonies followed by Qualification Rounds
11:30 AM - Take a “Field Break” for LUNCH ( this time may vary )
12:15 PM – Restart Field Operations ( this time may vary )
1:45 PM – Complete last Qualification Round ( if not done earlier )
AND…. Commence Alliance Selections
2:00 PM – Commence Elimination Rounds
3:30 PM – Complete Elimination Rounds
3:45 PM - Commence Awards Ceremony
4:15 PM – Complete Closing Ceremonies ( Safe travel home to ALL )
