FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Teams and Volunteers
INDIANA ROBOTICS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Team Frequently Asked Questions for the Indiana State Fair Grounds
Where do I pick up my Concession Card Pre-Order?
Can I bring Food & Drink into the Indiana State Fair?
Teams are permitted to bring non-refrigerated snacks into their pit areas, packed discreetly, with the rest of the team’s supplies during LOAD IN ONLY. Each team member and coach should also bring a refillable water bottle. Food and drink from outside vendors WILL NOT be permitted at any time in the building. For example, teams will not be able to order pizza or Jimmy Johns and bring them into the stadium.
What are my Lunch Options if I didn’t order in advance?
A variety of concessions and vending machines will be open to teams and the general public throughout the day. Visit the Maps page for a map of all available concessions. We expect an average cost for lunch (sandwich or hot dog, chips, and drink) will cost about $15 per person. Please note: we are expecting a very large crowd and long lines so we will be opening even more concessions stands this year as well as additional vending machines.
To help manage lines and crowds, we are staggering lunch times for each division. See below the time for your division.
Elementary lunch = 12:00am-12:45pm
Middle IQ Lunch = 11:15pm-12:15pm and
VRC Middle + High School = 12:30pm-1:30pm
Why is there a suggested Entry Fee?
Annually, TechPoint Foundation for Youth's staff and board work tirelessly to raise $600,000 in philanthropic dollars to make the State Robotics Initiative possible for Indiana students. This year at the State Championship event, TPF4Y will be asking for spectator entry donations at the door of the event. This suggested entry donation will be for spectators and guests of the event- not coaches, team members, and event volunteers. Every dollar raised will go directly back to supporting Indiana elementary, middle, and (new next year!) high schools who wish to launch a robotics program for their students. Suggested entry donations will be a $3 individual or a $10 max family donation. We will have volunteers stationed at both the North and South entrances collecting donations by cash and card - cash is preferred for the speed of the transaction. Thank you for helping us make #Robots4All a reality in Indiana!
Where do I find the First Aid/Emergency, medical professionals?
There is an EMT on call in the Volunteer Area. If you have an emergency, ask a nearby volunteer to call for the EMT on a radio. There are radios at every Team Check-In table.
Where is Lost & Found?
Where can I find Photos From State after the event?
When photos are finalized, they will be made available on TechPoint Foundation for Youth’s social media accounts as well as on our website here: techpointyouth.org/statechamp
Where do I pick up my Pre-Ordered T-Shirt?
What if I didn’t order a T-shirt during pre-order, can I still Buy a T-Shirt?
Will WiFi be available during the event?
Who is TechPoint Foundation for Youth?
TechPoint Foundation for Youth (TPF4Y) is the leader in STEM education efforts for the state of Indiana, and has been inspiring students through STEM programming since 2001. We believe that our youth should be equipped to address Indiana's growing demand for a skilled workforce.
TechPoint Foundation for Youth’s mission is to ensure Indiana’s underserved, K-12 students have access to experiential learning opportunities that increase STEM knowledge and inspire STEM career exploration.
Where do I find Grant Information if my Elementary, Middle, High School, or 501c3 wants to apply for TechPoint Foundation for Youth’s Robotics Start-Up Grant?
For information on TechPoint Foundation for Youth Robotics Start-Up Grant opportunities, visit techpointyouth.org/robotgrant
Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Information About My Role?
You will receive an email from danielle@techpointyouth.org with all the information you will need to volunteer. You will also receive further instruction when you arrive in the form of a volunteer packet. If you still have questions, please contact the email above or attend our volunteer Q&A session.
What should I do if I am Unable to Make my Volunteer Shift?
It is crucial that you are there as this event is only made possible by our dedicated volunteers. However, if you are unable to make it, please let Danielle know via email or text message.
What should I do if I have more Questions?
TechPoint Foundation for Youth will be hosting a volunteer Q&A session on March 20th from 4 - 6 pm. If you are interested in this session, please reach out to danielle@techpointyouth.org
What should I do if I have Questions at the Event?
Every volunteer will have a “point of contact” for them to direct questions to during the event. This point person will be around your area and will be able to answer any questions you have. The event’s coordinator will also be walking around and checking in on volunteers throughout the day.
Can I bring Food & Drink into Lucas Oil Stadium?
Food and drink from outside vendors WILL NOT be permitted at any time in the building. We will however provide water stations, so bring a water bottle. We will also have lunch for volunteers whose positions require them to be there all day. For all other volunteers, we will have snacks available.
Where do I find the First Aid/Emergency, medical professionals?
There is an EMT on call in the Volunteer Area. If you have an emergency, ask a nearby volunteer to call for the EMT on a radio. There are radios at every Team Check-In table.
Where is Lost & Found?
Lost & Found will be located on the North Plaza at the Welcome Table near the horseshoe.
