FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where do I pick up my Box Lunch/Concession Card Pre-Order?
Pre-Ordered box lunches may be picked up between the hours of 11 am-2 pm and pre-ordered concession cards may be picked up from the exhibit hall between 9 am-1:30 pm in the exhibit hall behind the VRC spectator seating.
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. For example, teams/spectators will not be able to order pizza or Jimmy Johns and bring them into the stadium. For info on Lunch Options, see below.
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?
Lost & Found will be located on the North Plaza at the Welcome Table near the horseshoe.
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 $12 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 = 11:30am-12:00pm
Middle IQ Lunch = 12:00pm-1:00pm and
VRC Middle + High School = 12:30pm-1:30pm
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
TechPoint Foundation Twitter and Facebook: @TechPointYouth
TechPoint Foundation Robotics Twitter and Facebook: @TPF4Yrobots
TechPoint Foundation Instagram: @techpointyouth
Where do I pick up my Pre-Ordered T-Shirt?
If you pre-ordered a State Championship t-shirt, the shirts will be available to pick up at the North Plaza of Lucas Oil Stadium near the horseshoe, just present ID or receipt of your pre-order purchase. Pre-ordered t-shirts will be organized by last name, so if a coach or parent comes to pick up the entire group’s shirts, they should come with a list of all team members.
What if I didn’t order a T-shirt during pre-order, can I still Buy a T-Shirt?
T-shirts will be available to purchase while supplies last the day of State for $20 at the North Plaza of Lucas Oil Stadium near the horseshoe. If demand is present, additional T-shirt buying options may be made available.
Will WiFi be available during the event?
Lucas Oil Stadium has WiFi available for Verizon Wireless phones (this is a partnership Lucas Oil has with Verizon). Verizon user’s phones and devices should automatically connect as soon as they are in the range of the Wifi. For guests with other carriers, WiFi is available for purchase. TechPoint Foundation for Youth has no control over WiFi access, options, or pricing.
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