FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Teams and Volunteers
INDIANA ROBOTICS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Team Frequently Asked Questions for Lucas Oil
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.
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 concession 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 = 12:00pm-1:00pm
Middle IQ Lunch = 11:30am-12:10pm and
VRC Middle + High School = 11:30am-12:30pm
Where do I pick up my Pre-Ordered T-Shirt?
Information on merchandise pre order will be communicated to teams ahead of the event.
What if I didn’t order a T-shirt during pre-order, can I still Buy a T-Shirt?
Yes! We will have multiple locations throughout the event where you can buy all State 2026 gear!
Where can I find Photos From State after the event?
When photos are finalized, they will be made available on TechPoint Youth’s social media accounts as well as on our website here: techpointyouth.org/statechamp
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 Youth has no control over WiFi access, options, or pricing.
Who is TechPoint Youth?
TechPoint Youth (TPY) 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 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 Youth’s Robotics Start-Up Grant?
For information on TechPoint Youth Robotics Start-Up Grant opportunities, visit techpointyouth.org/robotgrant
Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Information About My Role?
Once you sign up to volunteer, a confirmation email will be sent to you with your role, shift, and date you signed up to volunteer.
In March, the week before the event, you will receive a more in-depth informational email from danielle@techpointyouth.org with all the details you will need to volunteer.
72 hours prior to the event, you will also receive a reminder email similar to your confirmation email.
The day of your volunteer shift, you will also receive a volunteer packet with a volunteer job description, event maps, checklists, and other details for your role.
If you still have questions, please contact the email above or attend our volunteer Q&A session. (see info below)
What should I do if I have more Questions?
TechPoint Foundation for Youth will be hosting a volunteer Q&A session on March 18th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. This session will operate like office hours- stop in for your question and leave when you are done. 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” to direct questions to during the event. You will meet this point person at the start of your shift and will be around your area to answer any questions you have. The event’s coordinator as well as our Community Engagement Manager will also be walking around and checking in on volunteers throughout the day.
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.
Can I bring Food & Drink into the State Fairgrounds?
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 competition state, in the hospitality rooms, and at each team check-in table within each pavillion.
Where is Lost & Found?
A Lost & Found will be at the Team Check In booths located within the Ball State Campions and Pop Weaver pavilions at the State Fairgrounds.
