FIRST Robotics Competition
DEL MAR REGIONAL
March 7-8, 2020 | Del Mar, CA
DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS ARENA | 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
YEARS IN SAN DIEGO
ROBOTS
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
The Del Mar Regional
Dubbed a varsity Sport for the Mind,™ FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology.
Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of high school students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program a robot to go head to head against a field of competitors.
It’s as close to “real world” engineering as a student can get.
FREE to the Public!
SAT, 3/07/20: 8:30am – 6:15pm
SUN, 3/08/20: 8:30am – 6:00pm
The Del Mar Regional is a high-energy, high-tech spectator sporting event that teams professionals and young people together to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way.
The program is life-changing, career-molding and a lot of fun. We invite you to experience the excitement of this intense competition, tour the “pits” to visit with teams and robots, and cheer on your favorite team. Closed toe shoes required in the pits.
Each year this multinational competition reaches more than 96,250 students on over 3,850 teams in competitions held across the USA and in other parts of the world.
LOCATION:
Del Mar Fairgrounds Arena
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014
Teams at the Del Mar Regional will vie for regional awards and a spot at the FIRST Championship which will be help in April in Houston, Texas. The competition is part of FIRST, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology.
Countdown to the Del Mar Regional
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THIS YEAR’S STAR WARS-INSPIRED CHALLENGE
INFINITE RECHARGE
In INFINITE RECHARGE, two alliances work to protect FIRST City from approaching asteroids caused by a distant space skirmish. Each alliance, along with their trusty droids, race to collect and score Power Cells in order to energize their Shield Generator for maximum protection. To activate sections of the Shield Generator, droids manipulate their Control Panels after scoring a specific number of Power Cells. Near the end of the match, droids race to their Rendezvous Point to get their Shield Generator operational in order to protect the city.
LIST OF TEAMS + RESULTS
Checkout who’s competing this yearby clicking the button below. Find results from 2019 here.
PRESS
Media Coverage
MEDIA PASS
The Media is invited to capture the excitement of this intense competition. Please fill out the Contact Form at the bottom of the page to request a Media Pass. Proper credentials and a photo ID are required for a Media Pass to be issued.
MEDIA COVERAGE / LINKS
2019:
- 3/08/19 – ABC / Channel 10: Tech Companies Invest in Robotics Competitions
- 3/09/19 – San Diego Union Tribune: Students Build Robots for Competition on fictional planet Primus
- 3/11/19 – NBC / Channel 7: Torrey Pines HS Team Celebrates Robotics Competition Win
- 3/17/19 – KUSI: San Diego High School Teams Qualify for Global Robotics Championship
- 3/22/19 – San Diego Union Tribune: Poway High School Robotics Team Earns Top Awards, Headed to World Championship
Resources for Teams
MARCH 5-8, 2020
LOAD IN:
Pit load in will be available Thursday from 6PM to 8PM and Friday from 7:45AM to 8:30AM. Pit setup will be allowed during load in. As always, teams are limited to five (5) team members, which must include one adult and all in proper safety attire (Safety glasses, closed toed shoes, hair secured, etc.) Teams must enter through the Main Gate off Jimmy Durante Blvd. and will be directed where to go. Please do not load in from anywhere except the NORTH END ARENA RAMP.
The regional will not supply safety glasses to teams and will not be supplying safety glasses during load-in and on Day 1 of the event. Please have safety glasses for your team and visitors.
Bring Robot and fabricated parts during load in. Fabricated parts must be loaded in, as a group, during Load-In only. Teams may not bring in fabricated parts during the event.
Covered robot for moist evenings.
No covered pits in the arena.
PARKING:
Parking will be free for everyone on Thursday (Zone 3 on the Evacuation Map.) On Friday, Saturday, and Sundat there will be a $15 parking fee charged, per vehicle per entry by the venue.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, we can include 1 unlimited entry parking passes per team good for Friday – Sunday included in your welcome packet at check-in.
There will be an area to park equipment trailers and other large vehicles on the fairgrounds for overnight storage. No camping or overnight sleeping will be allowed. Details on this will be available at the event on Thursday and Friday during load in.
| Competition Schedule | Activities Schedule | |||
| Thursday, March 5, 2020 | ||||
| 6:00PM-8:00PM | 5 Team Reps to Load In and Set Up Pits | |||
| Friday, March 6, 2020 | Friday, March 6, 2020 | |||
| 7:45AM | 5 Team Reps to Load In | |||
| 8:30AM | Pits, Machine Shop, Registration and Inspection Open | |||
| 9:00AM-11:00AM | Driver’s Meeting, Field Open for Measurement and Calibration | |||
| 11:00AM-12:00PM | Lunch | 4:00PM | Chairman’s Award and Dean’s List Interview Schedule Available at Pit Admin | |
| 12:00PM-6:30PM | Practice Matches | |||
| 8:00PM | Pits and Machine Shop Close | |||
| Saturday, March 7, 2020 | Saturday, March 7, 2020 | |||
| 8:00AM | Pits and Machine Shop Open | 10:00AM-4:00PM | FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge Demonstration | |
| 8:30AM-9:00AM | Opening Ceremonies | |||
| 9:00AM-12:00PM | Qualification Matches | 10:00AM-4:00PM | Scholarship Row and Technology Row | |
| 12:00PM-1:00PM | Lunch | |||
| 1:00PM-5:45PM | Qualification Matches | 12:15PM-1:00PM | FIRST Alumni Mixer | |
| 5:45PM-6:15PM | Awards Ceremony | 1:00PM-4:00PM | Ambassador-Led Tours (at the top of every hour) | |
| ~6:30PM** | Pits and Machine Shop Close immediately following Awards Ceremony | |||
| Sunday, March 8, 2020 | Sunday, March 8, 2020 | |||
| 8:00AM | Pits and Machine Shop Open | 9:00AM-12:00PM | Ambassador-Led Tours (at the top of every hour) | |
| 8:30AM-9:00AM | Opening Ceremonies | 9:00AM-12:00PM | FIRST LEGO League and FIRST LEGO Tech Challenge Demonstration | |
| 9:00AM-12:15PM | Qualification Matches | |||
| 12:15PM-12:30PM | Alliance Selections | 9:00AM-12:00PM | Scholarship Row and Technology Row | |
| 12:30PM-1:30PM | Lunch | |||
| 1:30PM-4:30PM | Playoff Matches | |||
| 4:30PM-6:00PM | Awards Ceremony | |||
| 6:30PM | Pits Close | |||
The Del Mar Fairgrounds is located 20 miles north of downtown San Diego, at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in the city of Del Mar, California.
Directions:
From Interstate 5, take the Via de la Valle exit and head west (a left turn from the freeway exit if you are northbound; a right turn if you are southbound). Take Via De La Valle to Jimmy Durante Boulevard and turn left. The Fairgrounds will be on your right.
Del Mar Horsepark is about two miles east of the Fairgrounds at the corner of Via de la Valle and El Camino Real, at 14550 El Camino Real.
PARKING:
Parking will be free for everyone on Thursday (Zone 3 on the Evacuation Map.)
On Friday, Saturday, and Sundat there will be a $15 parking fee charged, per vehicle per entry by the venue.
Thanks to our generous sponsors, we can include 1 unlimited entry parking passes per team good for Friday – Sunday included in your welcome packet at check-in.
There will be an area to park equipment trailers and other large vehicles on the fairgrounds for overnight storage. No camping or overnight sleeping will be allowed. Details on this will be available at the event on Thursday and Friday during load in.
SITE RESTRICTIONS:
Please read the following restrictions and adhere to them in order to promote an orderly, safe, pleasant, and exciting competition. As a group, we all should honor agreements with the venue and help promote the spirit of good partnership.
Please:
- Do not bring in outside food. Please see “Food” section for options.
- Do not use skateboards or ‘hoverboards’. This is a safety concern.
- Do not use drones. This is a safety concern.
- Do not bring bottled gas tanks (e.g. helium). This is a safety concern.
- Do not use noisy devices, such as floor stompers, whistles and/or air horns.
- Do not arrange for Internet access or phone lines from venue service providers or attempt to use venue internet connections reserved for event purposes (e.g., FMS or streaming).
- Do not sell any products. This includes food, hats, shirts or any promotional products.
- Do not distribute any food products, such as candy, water, soft drinks or fruit.
- Do not sell raffle tickets.
- Do not use walkie-talkies.
- Do not invite or bring live bands to play in the audience. This dilutes the presentation on the playing field and is too loud and confusing for the audience.
- Do not play loud music in the Pit because it interferes with important announcements. If a team receives more than a warning or two, the power to the team Pit will be shut off and/or the music device confiscated.
- Do not form “tunnels” during the Awards Ceremony. This can cause discomfort to those traveling through them and creates safety issues.
- Do not save seats.
HOUSING:
Make your FIRST® event experience more memorable and affordable. We’ve negotiated hotel and travel discounts available exclusively for FIRST Robotics Competition events. Through our housing experts at Experient, we provide you 24/7 access to full hotel descriptions, real-time availability, amenities, and other details allowing you to book quickly and confidently.
When you stay with FIRST you and your team:
- Stay close to venue and other teams
- Receive guaranteed low-rates
- Rest easy at FIRST-reviewed hotels
- Enjoy convenient FIRST-contracted amenities at most hotels including complimentary parking, Wi-Fi, and breakfast
- Gain flexibility to make booking adjustments and pay later
- Get reservation protection and assistance before, during, and after your stay if any unexpected challenges occur
- Earn reward points at your preferred hotels
- And of course, support your region with earned rebates that go towards improving future FIRST Robotics Competition local events
Because the venue has a “NO OUTSIDE FOOD” policy, we have listed dining options below:
- Option 1: Purchase food from the Concessions at the Regional.
A list of food options at the venue with pricing
- Option 2: Pre-order meals.
Order form
January 4, 2020
FIRST Robotics Competition Kickoff and Game Reveal for INFINITE RECHARGE
2 Kickoff Locations in San Diego County:
- Kearny High School
- Viasat
Thank You To Our Partners
WAYS TO SPONSOR
SUPPORT THE DEL MAR REGIONAL
To discuss sponsorship opportunities and benefits of sponsorship, please contact FIRST California Senior Regional Director, David Berggren, through the Contact Form at the bottom of this page.
For 30 years, FIRST® volunteers have fueled the mission by inspiring millions of young people to reach for the stars. You are part of a global support system we’ve built for students who need a spark of curiosity and encouragement to launch their dreams. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation of innovators, technology leaders, and change-makers here on Earth – and beyond.
Volunteer at the Competition!
Non-Technical and Technical Roles Available
EXAMPLES OF ROLES
Field Reset, Volunteer and VIP Check-In Assistants, Practice Field Attendant, Replacement Parts, Crowd Control, and more!
APPLY TO VOLUNTEER
- Create an account in the FIRST Dashboard – click here to apply.
- Click the Volunteer Registration tab & choose ‘Volunteer at an Event’.
- Filter events by location/ program and select Del Mar Regional.
- Choose up to five roles and apply.
- Complete your required youth protection background screening (US & Canada).
You will receive an email from your local event coordinator if you are assigned to a volunteer role.
LET’S CONNECT!
DEL MAR REGIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA