Unloading and Parking

Please do not arrive before 6PM on Friday. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to unload before then.

Parking is available in the West Parking Garage and the Thomas Parking Garage. These lots are both indicated on the campus map that is linked in the sidebar of this page. Please be aware that there is construction along North Boulevard in front of Martinez Sports Center.

On Friday you can enter the building at either the main entrance on the east side or through the north entrance closest to the West Parking Garage. Only the main entrance will be available on Saturday.

 

Directions

From the South

Take I-75 N to Exit 261. Merge onto I-4 W toward Tampa. Keep left at fork for I-275 and take Exit 45A (Downtown East-West). Follow signs for Ashley Dr and get on Ashley Dr. Turn right onto Kennedy from Ashley Dr. Turn right onto North Blvd. Bob Martinez Sports Complex will be a couple of blocks on the left.

From the East

Take I-4 W toward Tampa. Keep left at fork for I-275 and take Exit 45A (Downtown East-West). Follow signs for Ashley Dr and get on Ashley Dr. Turn right onto Kennedy from Ashley Dr. Turn right onto North Blvd. Bob Martinez Sports Complex will be a couple of blocks on the left.

From the North

Take I-75 S to Exit 274. Merge onto I-275 S toward Tampa. Take Exit 45A (Downtown East-West). Follow signs for Ashley Dr and get on Ashley Dr. Turn right onto Kennedy from Ashley Dr. Turn right onto North Blvd. Bob Martinez Sports Complex will be a couple of blocks on the left.

 

Accomodations

Friday Night Lock-In (For FRC Teams Only)

We are pleased to be able to offer a Team Lock-in for all FRC teams for their Friday night accommodations. The venue offers sufficient facilities to provide many teams with a unique, affordable, and safe alternative to local hotels. We require that participating teams ensure that there will be at least 1 chaperone attending the lock-in for every 10 students.

Entertainment includes:
Games... Movies... and Great Music for All!

You will be assigned a number for a specific sleeping area at registration. You may place all of your sleeping supplies in your teams numbered area upon arrival. Do not set up any sleeping supplies until the announcement is made. Suggested sleeping supplies include: sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, air mattresses, etc. Shower facilities will be available.

* sleeping supplies must be packed up by 7:30am Saturday in order to make room for FLL, FTC, and VEX activities.

Local Hotels

This is a brief list of area hotels. The Hyatt is reserving a block of 20 rooms at a TNT discount rate. All other rates are subject to change without notice. Call ASAP for available discounts.

Hyatt Regency Tampa

211 North Tampa Street
Tampa, FL
(813) 225-1234

TNT Discount (per Sales: Sharon Smith)
$89.00 - 2 Double Beds / One King Bed
Book via: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=4054448

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk

200 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL
(813) 223-2222

From $107.10 - 1 King or 2 Double Beds

Embassy Suites Downtown

513 South Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL
(813) 769-8310

From $123 - Hot breakfast is included