First Robotics Championship in St. Louis Wednesday April 24, 2013 Share ConventionsEntertainmentFamily-Friendly By Mark Get your ‘bot on during the rock’em, sock’em robot action at the Edward Jones Dome this weekend for the First annual worldwide robotics championship games. This is where America’s future engineers and scientists show their amazing stuff during the exciting match up of minds and metal. Admission to the World Series of teen robotics is free, fun and inspiring. With all fun you are going to have you’re bound to get hungry so afterwards you can make your way over to the new Mercantile Exchange for a tasty sandwich from Snarfs or award-winning deep dish pizza from PI. If you’re looking for something more specific visit our dining section for all there is to eat and drink in St. Louis Download the complete schedule or check it out below to plot your course. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMFIRST Robotics Conference Workshops6:30 PM – 8:00 PMFLL Opening Ceremonies – Dome/Einstein7:30 PM - 8:30 PMFTC Welcoming Ceremonies – America's Ballroom Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:00 AMSt. Louis Convention Center and Edward Jones Dome Open / Pits Open All Programs8:00 AM – 8:00 PMFIRST Robotics Conference Workshops9:00 AM – 12:00 PMFRC Practice Matches9:00 AM – 12:00 PMFTC Qualification Matches9:00 AM – 3:00 PMFLL Practice Matches10:00 AM – 5:00 PMScholarship Row, Suppliers Showcase, Sponsor & Alliance Exhibits1:00 PM – 5:00 PMJr. FLL Expo – Pit Area1:00 PM – 6:00 PMFRC Qualification Matches1:00 PM – 6:30 PMFTC Qualification Matches5:30 PMJr. FLL Pits Close and FLL Pits Close6:45 PMFTC Pits Close6:45 - 8:00 PMFRC Qualificaton Matches8:30 PMFRC Pits Close Friday, April 26, 2013 7:00 AMSt. Louis Convention Center and Edward Jones Dome Open8:30 AM – 9:15 AMFIRST Championship Welcome and FRC Opening Ceremonies – Dome / Einstein9:30 AM – 10:30 PMJr.FLL Showcase Hosted by FTC – Dome/ Davinci9:30 AM – 12:00 PMFRC Qualification Matches9:30 AM – 12:00 PMJr.FLL Expo – Pit Area10:00 AM – 5:00 PMScholarship Row, Suppliers Showcase, Sponsor & Alliance Exhibits10:45 AM – 12:00 PMFTC Qualification Matches11:00 AM – 4:00 PMFLL Competition Matches12:00 PM – 1:00 PMDean’s List Presentation – America’s Ballroom1:00 PM – 3:45 PMFTC Qualification Matches1:00 PM – 6:15 PMFRC Qualification Matches1:30 PM – 2:30 PMJr.FLL Closing Ceremonies – Ferrara Theater3:45 PM – 4:30 PMFTC Alliance Selections5:00 PMFLL & FTC Pits Close7:00 PMFRC Pits Close Saturday, April 27, 2013 7:00 AMSt. Louis Convention Center and Edward Jones Dome Open / Pits Open FTC & FRC7:30 AM – 9:30 AMFTC Elimination Matches8:15 AM – 10:30 AMFRC Qualification Matches9:00 AM – 12:00 PMSponsor & Alliance Exhibits9:30 AM – 10:15 AMFTC Final Matches10:00 AM – 11:30 AMFLL Closing Ceremonies & Awards – America’s Ballroom10:30 AM – 11:00 AMFRC Alliance Selections12:00 PM – 2:30 PMFRC Division Matches12:30 PMFTC Pits Close12:45 AM – 1:45 PMFTC Closing Ceremonies & Awards – America’s Ballroom2:30 PM – 3:00 PMFRC Division Ceremonies & Awards4:00 PM – 6:00 PMFIRST Championship Closing Ceremonies / FRC Final Matches & Awards Dome - Einstein5:00 PMFRC Pits Close to Public6:00 PM – 9:30 PMFIRST Finale: “FIRST Night Under The Stars" at the St. Louis Science Center Share
