Parking and Loading

FIRST Robotics Competition

Chesapeake Regional

Baltimore Convention Center

Hall A (Charles Street Lobby)

One West Pratt Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

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Parking

There are a variety of indoor parking lots close to the Convention Center, many offering Early Bird rates of $8-10/day if you are in by 9am and out by 6pm. Daily rates after 9am range from $14 - $20+.

Open air daily parking for vehicles at Camden Yards Lot C is $8/day before 10am on weekdays ($10/day after 10am) and $10/day on Saturday. Oversize vehicles and buses can park at Camden Yards Lot C for $25/day, with an additional $35 charge for each overnight stay.

There are several entrances for Camden Yards Lot C. From the Convention Center or points north, enter via the intersection of Conway and Howard Streets, in front of the Camden Yards Warehouse and MARC Station; turn left beyond MARC station and head south along warehouse to Lot C. From the south (I-95/395), take the M.L. King/Russell Street exit, then take the Russell Street exit ramp down toward Camden Yards warehouse. Turn right on Lee St. and right again on Eutaw St. into Parking Lot C.

An alternative for oversize vehicles is the Baltimore Motorcoach Parking Facility at the B&O Museum.

Procedures for Wednesday, April 10^th (LOAD IN)

For teams that are using a vehicle to unload …

6:00 - 8:00 pm – Hall A Charles Street Lobby Entrance

· Come east on Pratt Street to the Charles Street Lobby entrance of the Convention Center, pull in to the driveway and around the side on Charles Street if possible .

· Managers will allow 5 vehicles at a time into the driveway area.

· Drivers may not leave vehicles and must immediately drive off once the vehicle is unloaded.

· Equipment must be brought into the Charles Street lobby from the vehicle by your "early load-in" crew (5 members only, at least one adult). They will proceed to Hall A Door and can enter the pit space between 6-8pm. All other team members must stay in the Charles Street lobby or upstairs public area until 8:30am. Teams will be allowed to drop off their robot and pit equipment, but may not do any unpacking or set up. Be sure to leave your Bag & Tag paperwork in a visible location for Inspection. Any other equipment may be brought into Hall A and the pits after 8:30am on Thursday.

Procedures for Thursday, April 11^th (LOAD IN)

For teams that are using a vehicle to unload …

7:30 am – Hall A Charles Street Lobby Entrance

· Come east on Pratt Street to the Charles Street Lobby entrance of the Convention Center, pull in to the driveway and around the side on Charles Street if possible .

· Managers will allow 5 vehicles at a time into the driveway area.

· Drivers may not leave vehicles and must immediately drive off once the vehicle is unloaded.

For teams that do not have a vehicle to unload or do not want to wait the vehicle line …

7:45 am – Public Entrance

· Direct your "early load-in" crew (5 members only, at least one adult) to enter a public entrance of the convention center. Proceed to the Charles Street lobby, then through the Hall A doors to the pit space.

· Remaining team members will not be allowed into Hall A until 8:30 am. Team members may assemble in the Charles Street lobby or the public area upstairs.

8:30 am – Hall A Concourse Area

· Hall A doors open to the public and all remaining team members may enter, bringing any additional supplies needed for their pit area.

BUSES (LOAD IN/OUT)

· All buses will unload and load at the Charles Street lobby entrance. Team members will proceed to Hall A for the 8:30 am opening on Thursday and the 8:00 am opening of Hall A on Friday and Saturday.

Procedures for Saturday, April 13^th (LOAD OUT)

· Specific instructions will be provided to your team in the pit area.