This is a day long event: Doors will open at 7:00AM; Opening Ceremonies begin at 8:45AM; First judged session and robot game round will begin at 9:15AM
The tournament will be held in Maclellan Gym and Brock Hall on the UTC Campus; the robot game is open for viewing by the public; all judged categories are private sessions limited individual teams and their coaches
The physical address of Maclellan Gym is 600 Douglas St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Participants and observers are asked to park in the Lupton Library parking structure and Lot 10 between East Fifth Street and Vine Street surrounding the Engineering and Computer Science Building
Seating for family members and other observers will be limited to the mezzanine level of Maclellan Gym; a video screen will be used to increase visibility of the robot game
There are 34 FLL Robotics Teams competing representing public, private and independent school groups in Hamilton, Bradley and Sequatchie Counties
This tournament is named in honor of Ed Chapin, a long time member of the Chattanooga Engineers Club and supporter of robotics in schools across Hamilton County