Student Team Check-in and Poster Area Set up

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM*

Student Team Check-in begins at 9:00am. All the student rocketeers, mentors and Flier of Record for each team should arrive NO LATER THAN 4:00pm. Team leaders should be prepared to complete the following:

• Confirmation of team/student fees payment

• Confirmation of Tripoli membership (as required)

• Student rocketeer passes and car passes

• Student T-Shirts and IREC Swag

• Team Photo

• Recovery team safety briefing

• Set up Team Display and Poster Presentation Tables

• Rocket Safety Reviews

IREC Teams will be directed to bring their poster displays, project hardware, and any other materials through the rear entrances or through the cargo dock. Teams will find tables assigned to them.

Eight-foot-long tables are provided for each team. All tables will be numbered and assigned. Standing displays (e.g. roll-ups, spider frames, etc.) are permitted as long as they do not interfere with other teams’ displays, traffic flow or create a safety hazard.

Flight Safety Reviews will commence at 9:30am and teams are encouraged to check-in for their flight safety review after they have situated themselves and their materials at their assigned table.

NOTE: ESRA Merchandise Store will be open and items will be available for purchase during this time at the Convention Center.

IMPORTANT: All participants wear their IREC Badges and shall carry their respective form of government issued photo ID with them at all times.

Mass Group Photo

4:00 PM

Teams begin gathering in the Pavilion Amphitheater at 4:00pm. At 4:30pm, a mass group photo will be taken. Teams not ready at 4:15pm will not be in the photo. It is the team’s responsibility to be ready at 4:15pm. Rockets are optional. Teams can bring school and/or national flags. There will be two photos - one with school and/or national spirit, and one without.

Wildman Hobbies and Aerotech will host a Motor Building Class

9:00 - 4:00 PM

All teams who have pre-purchased motors from either of these vendors can pick up their motors during this time. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you seek assistance and guidance on building your motors from these experts.

Event Staff, Judge, and Volunteer Coordination Kick-off Meeting

6:00 - 9:00 PM (or last question)

All event staff, Range Safety and Launch Operations team members, judges, and volunteers will meet at 6:00pm for a coordination kick-off meeting.

ESRA Leadership team will brief the volunteer team on the coming schedule of activities, distribute necessary materials, and answer all questions from those assembled. (This meeting is NOT for students.)

*All times are US Central Time (CT).