Announcements / Updates

Any changes or update to this web page will be mentioned here.

  • Wednesday, 4/20, 9:10 a.m. – Updated ground transportation details.
  • Monday 4/18/22, 8:00 p.m. – Updated pick-up instructions.
  • Monday 4/18/22, 7:30 p.m. – Added day 4 and day 5 itineraries. Noted that all times are in the local time zone.
  • Monday 4/18/22, 1:50 p.m. – Added day 3 itinerary. Added in study/homework time. Added FIRST Championship App link.
  • Monday 4/18/22, 8:10 a.m. – Added additional chaperone contact info. Corrected departure city for return flight.
  • Sunday 4/17/22, 11:30 p.m. – Added day 2 itinerary.
  • Sunday 4/17/22, 10:30 p.m.– This web page has been launched. More details for the itinerary to come.

Introduction

Dear Robotics Team Members and Parents,

Congratulations! This has been the best season yet for the Robocubs. We performed far beyond expectations, winning at the Detroit district and we challenged our competitors at Belleville and Kentwood. As a result, we qualified for the Michigan State Championships where we were a top contender in the division. We are ranked 21st out of 458 teams in the state earning us a spot at the World Championship

Our success is a direct result of the dedication and support each and every one of you have contributed this year, and it is what will bring us victory in Houston. We have a vigorous championship schedule ahead of us. Keep up the hard work.

This team prides itself on accomplishing a lot with limited resources. We have defeated many teams who have many times the members and budget; however, our success is not a currency accepted by the airlines and hotels. The school has fronted the funds necessary for the team to travel to and compete in Houston.

The actual cost for each student exceeds $1500. If you have the means to pay the difference or more, it can count as a tax deductible donation to the school. Any other individual or corporate support you can help obtain would help offset the expense of this trip. Thank you to all of those who have already made contributions.

Take the time to read and understand this page in its entirety. I tried to include everything I could think of, but I’m sure I’ve left some things out. Feel free to contact me should you have any questions.

I am confident that this team will represent the best of U of D Jesuit.

Go Robocubs!

Mr. Wong
Assistant Coach

Itinerary

All times are in the local time zone.

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

5:00 a.m. – Meet at Detroit Metro Airport, North Terminal, Departures. Call Mr. Wong upon arrival to confirm drop-off location. Arrive no later than 5:00 a.m!
6:36 a.m. – Flight departs Detroit, Michigan
8:53 a.m. – Flight arrives in Houston, Texas
9:00 a.m. – All students call/text parents to confirm safe arrival
9:30 a.m. – Breakfast at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
11:00 a.m. – Depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport via chartered shuttle
11:15 a.m. – Arrive at Houston Marriott Medical Center Hotel

  • Drop-off bags
  • Check-in (if available)

11:45 a.m. – Depart from Houston Marriott Medical Center Hotel via taxi
12:15 p.m. – Arrive at Space Center Houston

  • See exhibits
  • Visit Johnson Space Center
  • Lunch

5:00 p.m. – Depart from Space Center Houston via taxi

5:45 p.m. – Arrive at Houston Marriott Medical Center Hotel

  • Check-in
  • Move bags to rooms
  • Study/Homework

7:00 p.m. – Depart from Houston Marriott Medical Center Hotel via walking

7:15 p.m. – Arrive at Dinner (location TBD)

8:30 p.m. – Depart from Dinner

8:45 p.m. – Arrive at Houston Marriott Medical Center Hotel

11:00 p.m. – All students must be in their own hotel rooms

11:59 p.m. – Lights out

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

8:00 a.m. – Breakfast at Hotel

10:00 a.m. – Depart Houston Marriott Medical Center Hotel via walking

  • Check-out
  • Transfer bags to new hotel via hotel shuttle

10:15 a.m. – Arrive at Dryden/TMC METRO Stop

10:30 a.m. – Depart Dryden/TMC via METRO

11:00 a.m. – Arrive at George R. Brown Convention Center

  • Innovation Faire
  • Conference Sessions
  • Lunch – Jason’s Deli Delivery (Time TBD)
  • Uncrate/Setup Pit
  • Field Measurements/Robot Calibration
  • Practice Matches
  • Robot Improvements

7:30 p.m. – Depart George R. Brown Convention Center via walking

7:45 p.m. – Arrive at Dinner (location TBD)

9:00 p.m. – Depart from Dinner

9:15 p.m. – Arrive at METRO Bus Stop

9:30 p.m. – Depart METRO Bus Stop via Bus #11

10:00 p.m. – Arrive at Home2 Suites Houston Medical Center Hotel

  • Check-in
  • Move bags to rooms
  • Study/Homework

11:00 p.m. – All students must be in their own hotel rooms

11:59 p.m. – Lights out

Thursday, April 21, 2022

6:00 a.m. – Breakfast at Hotel

6:30 a.m. – Depart Home2 Suites Houston Medical Center Hotel via walking

6:45 a.m. – Arrive at METRO Bus Stop

7:00 a.m. – Depart METRO Bus Stop via Bus #11

7:45 a.m. – Arrive at George R. Brown Convention Center

  • Innovation Faire
  • Conference Sessions
  • Field Measurements/Robot Calibration
  • Qualification Matches
  • Lunch – Jason’s Deli Delivery (Time TBD)
  • Robot Improvements

7:30 p.m. – Depart George R. Brown Convention Center via walking

7:45 p.m. – Arrive at Dinner (location TBD)

9:00 p.m. – Depart from Dinner

9:15 p.m. – Arrive at METRO Bus Stop

9:30 p.m. – Depart METRO Bus Stop via Bus #11

10:00 p.m. – Arrive at Home2 Suites Houston Medical Center Hotel

  • Study/Homework

11:00 p.m. – All students must be in their own hotel rooms

11:59 p.m. – Lights out

Friday, April 22, 2022

6:00 a.m. – Breakfast at Hotel

6:30 a.m. – Depart Home2 Suites Houston Medical Center Hotel via walking

6:45 a.m. – Arrive at METRO Bus Stop

7:00 a.m. – Depart METRO Bus Stop via Bus #11

7:45 a.m. – Arrive at George R. Brown Convention Center

  • Innovation Faire
  • Conference Sessions
  • Qualification Matches
  • Lunch – Pizza (Time TBD)
  • Robot Improvements
  • Division Awards

6:00 p.m. – Depart George R. Brown Convention Center via walking

6:45 p.m. – Arrive at Dinner (location TBD)

8:00 p.m. – Depart from Dinner

8:15 p.m. – Arrive at METRO Bus Stop

8:30 p.m. – Depart METRO Bus Stop via Bus #11

9:00 p.m. – Arrive at Home2 Suites Houston Medical Center Hotel

  • Study/Homework

11:00 p.m. – All students must be in their own hotel rooms

11:59 p.m. – Lights out

Saturday, April 23, 2022

5:30 a.m. – Breakfast at Hotel

6:00 a.m. – Depart Home2 Suites Houston Medical Center Hotel via walking

  • Check-Out

6:15 a.m. – Arrive at METRO Bus Stop

6:30 a.m. – Depart METRO Bus Stop via Bus #11

7:15 a.m. – Arrive at George R. Brown Convention Center

  • Division Alliance Selections
  • Division Playoffs
  • Lunch – TBD (Time TBD)

12:30 p.m. – Depart George R. Brown Convention Center via charter shuttle

1:15 p.m – Arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

2:40 p.m. – Flight departs Houston, Texas

4:18 p.m. – Flight arrives at Denver, Colorado

4:30 p.m. – All students call/text parents to confirm safe arrival

5:20 p.m. – Flight departs Denver, Colorado

10:22 p.m – Flight arrives at Detroit, Michigan

10:30 p.m. – All students call/text parents to confirm safe arrival and arrange for pick-up. Parents may wait at the cell phone waiting lot, free of charge, for arrival call.

10:45 p.m. – Parents pick-up son at North Terminal, Arrivals.

Chaperones

Mr. Larry Schulte, Head Coach
Cell: (734) 890-4664

Mr. Peter Mueller, Assistant Coach & Parent
Cell: (248) 595-9504

Mr. Rich Wong, Assistant Coach
Cell: (248) 787-3672

Mr. Marc Pulte, Mentor
Cell: (248) 343-8484

Resources

There are several resources available for families and friends to stay-up to date:

Venue Information

George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010

Flight Information

Airline: United Airlines

Departure on 4/19/22:

Return on 4/23/22:

Flight 4739 Departing Detroit at 6:36a, Arriving in Houston at 8:53a

Flight 1047 Departing Houston at 2:40p, Arriving in Denver at 4:19p
Flight 5482 Departing Denver at 5:20p, Arriving in Detroit at 10:11p

Hotel Information

4/19/22: Houston Marriott Medical Center

4/20/22 to 4/23/22: Home2 Suites Houston Medical Center

Expenses

Required:

The required payment for participation in this event is $1500 per student. The actual per student cost is more than $2000 per student. We are counting on some generous sponsors and donors to help close the gap. If you are able to contribute more to the team as a donation, it would be greatly appreciated.

Additional Costs:

Meals: For the five days of travel, four breakfasts and two lunches, and one dinner will be covered using team and remaining funds contributed from parents for prior events. All remaining meals are the responsibility of the student. The student should bring additional cash to pay for other meals. At least $30 per day is suggested.

Packing List

This list is meant to be a guide. Baggage must meet carry-on requirements. Only one carry-on bag and one personal item (backpack, briefcase, laptop bag, etc.) per student. We will not be checking baggage. Do not over-pack. Any liquids must meet TSA regulations.

REQUIRED

  • Identification: Birth Certificate, Passport, or Driver’s License, and School ID (students over 18 must bring a Passport or Driver’s License)
  • Signed Permission Slip
  • Cash: At least $30/day is suggested.
  • Cell Phone & Charger
  • Face Covering
  • Two Robocubs Shirts

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Deodorant

Clothing

  • Pants/Shorts
  • Socks
  • Light Jacket
  • Underwear
  • Shoes (Closed Toe)
  • Bathing Suit

Miscellaneous

  • Medication
  • Glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Contacts
  • Contact Solution
  • Laptop
  • Gaming Consoles
  • Playing Cards