Information for participating teams
Information on this page will be progressively updated in the lead up to the event.
General information:
- MRT 2024 Event Schedule v1.0 (UPDATED for 2024)
- MRT 2023 Map
- MRT Event Policies
- Transport, Services and Accommodation
- Event Risk Management Plan 2024 (UPDATED 25/06/2024)
For teams to complete before arrival:
Robot delivery and drop off:
- If you are delivering your own robot:
- Please note we do not have a forklift on-site
- For robot load in, teams will be required to bring their robot down the 'Entry Route' path shown here
- Please note that large portions of this path ARE NOT under cover.
- Please consider bringing a tarp or other cover to protect your robot in case of rain.
- If you plan for your robot to be delivered by a third party / couriered to the MRT:
- Please fill out the Robot Delivery Form (available June 2024)
- Teams are responsible for all aspects of their robot transport to and from the event
- A tailgate lift is required - as there is no loading dock or forklift on site, please ensure this is communicated to your freight provider
- Event staff will be able to move your crate to/from delivery trucks on arrival, however this is the full exent of their invovlement
- Event staff are not expected to liase directly with your freight company - your team will need to communicate with your freight company, and notify our staff of the expected delivery / pickup times
- Teams need to make sure all of the required paperwork is on their crate/container before they leave on the Sunday afternoon
- Please fill out the Robot Delivery Form (available June 2024)
To print, sign and bring on the day:
(For participating students, mentors and volunteers only - not required for spectators)
Safety:
- Please don't forget to wear safety glasses and closed toe shoes at the event
- Our local Event Policies are modeled on the FIRST core values
- Event Risk Management Plan 2024 (UPDATED 25/06/2024)
Food Options:
- Blackburn Square Shopping Centre (supermarkets, takeaway, restaurants) 10 m walk
Livestream and Media:
- FIRST Australia Livestream
- FIRST Updates Now (FUN) Livestream (tbc)
- The Blue Alliance MRT 2024
- MRT Facebook page
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us