[robocup-updates] RoboCup 2007 Atlanta Newsletter #5

[Tucker Balch]

RoboCup 2007 Atlanta Newsletter #5

This newsletter contains important information for your
trip to Atlanta for RoboCup 2007.

Contents of this newsletter:

o The most important things
o Senior leagues on campus housing check in and check out
o Junior leagues on campus housing check in and check out
o RoboCup, meals and parking registration
o How to get here
o Parking
o Advice on customs and immigration
o Do you need 220V?
o Internet access


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The most important things

o Print this newsletter and bring it with you.
o Print this map: http://www.robocup-us.org/map.pdf .
o Check into housing first, then register for RoboCup.
o Housing check in is at two locations according to Junior/
Senior.
o All RoboCup event registration is on West Campus.
o Bring photos of your robots playing soccer to help get
them through customs.
o Print this form and sign both pages:
http://www.robocup-us.org/waiver-release.pdf .
o Bring an Ethernet cable.
o Bring comfortable, cool clothing, Atlanta is hot.
o Drink fluids.
o Reminder: order 220V power converters if you need them.


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Senior leagues on campus housing check in and check out

You should first check into housing (or your hotel), then
register for RoboCup.  See RoboCup registration details
below.  Housing check in is at Woodruff Hall on West
Campus; Look for "West Campus" on the map.  Check in times
and locations:

o Saturday June 30: 12 Noon to 8PM at Woodruff Hall
        900 Curran St NW
o Sunday July 1: 8AM to 8PM at Woodruff Hall
        900 Curran St NW
o Monday, July 2: 7AM to Noon at the CRC
        751 Ferst Drive NW

If you arrive late please go to the Conference Services
office, at 871 McMillan Street NW (see map).

Late arrivals call: 404-201-0751

Notes regarding on-campus housing: It is very important that
you return your keys at check out.  You will be charged $100
(West Campus) if you fail to turn in the keys you were
issued.

We provide pillow and blanket and a linen packet and
one towel.

Check Out:

o Monday July 9: 7AM to 5PM at Woodruff Hall
        900 Curran St NW
o Weds July 11: 7AM to 5PM at Woodruff Hall
        900 Curran St NW


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Junior leagues on campus housing check in and check out

You should first check in to housing (or your hotel), then
register for RoboCup.  See RoboCup registration details
below.  Housing check in for Junior is at Brittain Hall on
East Campus; Look for "East Campus" on the map.  Check in
times and locations

o Sunday July 1: 8AM to 8PM at Brittain Hall
        Techwood Drive NW
o Monday, July 2: 7AM to Noon at the CRC
        751 Ferst Drive NW

If you arrive late please go to the Conference Services
office, at 871 McMillan Street NW (see map).

Late arrivals call: 404-201-0751

Notes regarding on-campus housing: It is very important that
you return your keys at check out.  You will be charged $50
(East Campus) if you fail to turn in the keys you were
issued.

We provide pillow and blanket and a linen packet and
one towel.

Check Out:

o Saturday July 8: 7AM to 5PM at Brittain Hall
        Techwood Drive NW


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RoboCup, meals and parking registration

When you register you will be provided credentials (a badge)
as well as your meal card and you will be able to purchase a
parking permit ($30 for all of RoboCup).

In order to register you must provide a photo ID (passport),
and you must sign a two part legal release form.  Copies of
the form are available here:
http://www.robocup-us.org/waiver-release.pdf .  Please print
it out and sign it before you arrive.  Times and locations
for registration:

o Saturday June 30: 12 Noon to 8PM at Woodruff Hall
        900 Curran St NW
o Sunday July 1: 8AM to 8PM at Woodruff Hall
        900 Curran St NW
o Monday-Sunday, July 2-8: 10AM to 5PM at the CRC
        751 Ferst Drive NW
o Monday-Tuesday, July 9-10
        Fox Theatre

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How to get here

If you will arrive on campus during the registration times
listed above, we recommend that you take MARTA (our Metro)
from the airport to the Midtown (10th Street) station.  The
train goes directly from the airport to this stop, you do
not need to change trains.

We will have free shuttle service from the MARTA station
to our check in locations -- look for a yellow bus with a
"RoboCup" sign in the window.

Volunteers will direct you to exit at Woodruff Hall for
west campus housing and Brittain Hall for east campus
housing.

If you will arrive on campus at times other than our open
check in, please take a taxi to 871 McMillan Street NW
(look for "Late Check In" on the map).  And call:

Late arrivals call: 404-201-0751


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Parking

Those who are staying in on campus housing may purchase a
parking permit at check in time.  Permits are available at
$30 (cash only please).  These permits will allow you to
park on the street in the housing area.

Those who are staying off campus may use any of the several
pay lots on campus (blue areas on the campus map).


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Advice on customs and immigration

We suggest you bring a print out of the RoboCup 2007 website
and photographs of your robots playing soccer.  Show these
items to the Customs officials as you go through the
airport.  It will help them understand the purpose of the
robots.

Be sure to emphasize that all equipment will be going back
with you, otherwise you may have to pay for import taxes.
Also, if your robots are valued less (e.g. less than $2000)
the procedures are simpler.

If you have a problem at the airport, call Tucker Balch at
678-523-8685.


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Do you need 220V?

We will provide standard US power outlets at paddock areas.
Standard US power is 110 V AC at 60 Hz.  Some leagues and
teams have asked about 220 or 240 V AC power.   It is
difficult (and expensive) to anticipate who will need which
type, so we request you purchase an appropriate converter
at the store below, and have the converter shipped to your
team at Georgia Tech:

http://www.voltageconverters.com/voltage_converters.html

Use the following address:

Your Name / RoboCup 07 XXXXXX League
College of Computing
888 Hemphill Avenue NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
USA

Shipping takes two days from the supplier.


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Internet access

Wired Internet access will be provided in all rooms on West
Campus.  On East Campus we will provide wired access in the
rooms of team advisors.

Wireless Internet access via FASTPASS (a pay service) is
available in most locations on campus.  Set your SSID to
"FASTPASS", open a browser and follow the payment and
login instructions.

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We are able to host RoboCup 2007 Atlanta thanks to the
generosity of:


KUKA Robotics
Microsoft
CITIZEN
SIEMENS
Gildemeister
Lockheed Martin
Georgia Tech

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