Kickstart Details email

SR2025/2024-09-26-kickstart-details.md

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+to: All currently signed-up teams
+subject: SR2025 Kickstart details
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+
+Hi!
+
+Kickstart is on October 12th, only a couple weeks away! So it's time to give you a bit more info about the event.
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+Kickstart is the big kick-off event for the competition. We'll firstly be announcing the game for which you'll be building your robots, alongside some additional challenges to complete along the way. Finally, we'll present the 'Microgames', a series of tasks to get acquainted with your new kits. Our blueshirts (our lovely volunteers) will be available to mentor your teams throughout.
+
+If you can't attend physically, it's still a good idea to get your team together to attend virtually. We'll be [livestreaming][livestream] the game presentation from 11am and will release the microgames once the presentation is over. We'll also have volunteers available to help out with the Microgames on [Discord][discord] both on the day and for the rest of the competition year.
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+Please do [let us know][teams-contact] if your plans change regarding your physical attendance at Kickstart.
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+We'll keep the [event page](https://studentrobotics.org/events/sr2025/kickstart/) up-to-date with the latest info, but for your convenience, the important information is below.
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+## Directions
+
+Kickstart is being held at the University of Southampton at:
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+    Building 46,
+    University Road,
+    Southampton,
+    SO17 1BJ
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+For public transport or driving instructions, see the University of Southampton’s information on ['getting to our campuses'](https://www.southampton.ac.uk/student-life/campuses/highfield) (click the ‘Campus map and directions’ tab).
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+## Schedule
+
+| Time  | Info |
+|-------|------|
+| 11:00 | Introductory presentation, where the game of SR2025 will be announced. |
+| 12:30 | Lunch break. |
+| 13:30 | Microgames, a set of tasks to familiarise you with the kit. |
+| 17:00 | Finish. |
+
+For lunch break: You should bring your own lunch or get food from the many shops in walking distance from the venue.
+
+## What to bring
+
+* Your robot kit (we intend to ship kits to teams ahead of Kickstart)
+* Any tools which might be useful to work with your kit
+* A laptop to work on your robot, ideally with some way of plugging in a [USB Type-A plug](https://www.viewsonic.com/library/tech/usb-c-usb-b-and-usb-a-whats-the-difference/#USB_The_Basics).
+
+## Presentation
+
+The presentation, including the game announcement and rules will be **[streamed live on YouTube][livestream]**. You'll be able to ask questions on chat or [Discord][discord] if you won't be attending physically.
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+We look forward to seeing you at kickstart!
+
+-- Student Robotics
+
+[teams-contact]: mailto:[email protected]
+[discord]: https://studentrobotics.org/docs/tutorials/discord
+[livestream]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waO2NASj1zs