Columbus Event Schedule

Venue Information

Hotel Information

March 18-20, 2022
Check the FRC Events Site for
the team list, the match schedule,
& award winners!

About the Event

In the 2021-2022 season, FIRST® FORWARDSM presented by Qualcomm, FIRST® teams will explore the future of transportation. From the shipment of packages in rural and urban areas, to disaster relief delivery and high-tech air transit, teams will re-imagine faster, more reliable, inclusive, and sustainable transportation innovations that better connect and grow communities and economies around the world.

UN Sustainable Development Goals Logo

This year, FIRST teams will address today’s global challenges related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9, focused on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. By encouraging FIRST participants to think about future transportation sustainability, we’re also empowering them to be the next generation of leaders and innovators, tackling the world’s toughest challenges.

Venue Information

Parking Map

Venue Map

Hotel Information

Hotel Indigo @119.99, 25 double queen rooms
400 Brown St, Columbus, IN 47201
Breakfast included

Holiday Inn has room for 2 teams. 50 2-queen rooms @ 119.99
2485 W Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN 47201
Breakfast included

Hilton Garden Inn Edinburgh:
2210 N Executive Drive, Edinburgh, IN 46124
We are holding 20 double rooms arriving 3/18 for 2 nights at the rate of $149.00.  Any rooms that are not booked by your group will be released on 3/1.  Guests can begin calling at any time and can reference the Robotics Competition room block in March to access the special rate.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me directly.  Have a wonderful day and we look forward to working with you.

Comfort Inn Edinburgh
1711 US-31, Edinburgh, IN 46124
812-526-9899
21 double rooms @$129.99
Call Kristi to book and mention the robotics competition

Hampton inn Edinburgh
12161 US-31, Edinburgh, IN 46124
812-526-5100
Give code FRC to reserve rooms under the block

Teams should mention the Columbus Robotics competition.
Call Ashleigh Fisher, 812-418-4886 for these rooms. Rooms will be released on Feb 25th if not used by our robotics teams.

Friday Ice Cream Social:
We are excited to announce we will have an ice cream social for all team members sponsored by Zaharakos.  This will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm/
Saturday Lunch Options:  Food Trucks will be there ready to serve between 11AM – 2PM 
  • Party Chef Food Truck will have Burgers, Hot Dogs, Brats, Pretzels and fries
  • TaColumbus is a local restaurant that will have a taco selection from their food truck
  • Pig and Tasty BBQ Food Truck will be offering BBQ Nachos, Piggymac, and BBQ sandwiches (Smoked Chicken and Pulled Pork)
  • Chick Fil A will be onsite offering chicken sandwiches and chicken nuggets
  • Flavors of India – will feature meal options including both vegetarian and chicken.
  • Lucabe Coffee, Son’s Kettle Korn Popcorn, and Concessions located inside the gym throughout the day
Sunday Lunch Options:
  • Party Chef Food Truck will have Burgers, Hot Dogs, Brats, Pretzels and fries
  • TaColumbus is a local restaurant that will have a taco selection from their food truck
  • Pig and Tasty BBQ Food Truck will be offering BBQ Nachos, Piggymac, and BBQ sandwiches (Smoked Chicken and Pulled Pork)
  • Flavors of India – will feature meal options including both vegetarian and chicken.
  • Lucabe Coffee, Son’s Kettle Korn Popcorn, and Concessions located inside the gym throughout the day