Site Specific Information for Penn State
ARRIVAL: When you arrive at the University, follow the campus signs, in addition, there are map(s) on the website (http://www.campusmaps.psu.edu/print/) that show the locations of the dormitories and registration building, Findlay Commons.
HOUSING: We will follow the same registration procedure as we have used in the past. A printed map of the dormitory area will be given to the coaches at registration. Only two single rooms per team will be reserved for coaches at a cost of $55. This includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Teams will be charged for additional single rooms. Please see the "Penn State Invoice" for the cost of additional single rooms as well as the costs associated with staying extra nights.
FLYING TO PENN STATE? If your team will be flying to Penn State and you would like to secure a bus from the airport to the university, please contact John Farris (jlf30@outreach.psu.edu) with the exact date of arrival and Airline/flight numbers.
FRIDAY: On Friday evening, there will be two official events, the Coaches' Meeting, which will start at 8:00 pm, and a speaker for the students. Information will be forthcoming regarding the speaker. There will be no competition on Friday. There are also recreational activities available, either for free, or a nominal fee. The indoor pool will be opened from 6 to 8 pm. There will be a room set aside for students to have snacks and soft drinks.
SATURDAY: On Saturday, the competition will begin with the Team Round followed by a five-minute break and then the Power Round. All the teams will then report to the Bryce Jordan Center. Proctors will return the solutions to the stage at the Bryce Jordan Center. The Individual Rounds will begin when all teams are seated. After the Individual Rounds, there will be a lunch break. After lunch the teams will reassemble at Bryce Jordan for the Relay Rounds and the Individual Tie-Breaker followed by the Awards Assembly.
SONG CONTEST: The “Song Contest” will take place on Friday night at 9:35 pm. Details will be provided upon arrival.
TOWELS, SOAP, PILLOW, BLANKET, ETC. Remember to bring your own towels, soap, PILLOW, and BLANKET, as the University does not provide any of these items.
LUNCH ON SATURDAY: Lunch will be served in the East Halls. The distance between Bryce Jordan and the East Halls is significant. This year, we will be providing a bus for those would be unable to walk this distance (and back again!) in the time allotted for lunch. Please contact Michael Curry at mcurry@arml.com if you would like to take advantage of the bus.
CONTACT INFO: Should it be necessary to contact someone during ARML, here are the emergency phone numbers to use:
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Michael Curry – Site Coordinator mcurry@arml.com | 917 495 4961 (anytime, day or night) |
| Findlay Commons | (814) 865-0465 (24 hours) |
| John Farris – Conference Center | (814) 863-5105 (8-5 weekdays) |
| Police Emergency (814) 863-1111 or 911 | |
| Fax | (814) 863-5190 |