FIRST Robotics Competition CHARGED UP Season Turkiye 2023 Regionals
The purpose of this page is to populate some data about Turkish Regionals and help international teams. If any data on this page conflicts with that on the FIRST page, the FIRST data is valid.
While traveling Turkiye please check with your agency for the latest travel requirements for travelling to Turkiye
For any specific questions please don’t hesitate contact via our team support email address or WhatsApp account.
FRC Turkiye Team Support : teamsupport@fikreryukselfoundation.org Phone Number : +90 541 345 73 89
Covid-19 Plan for Regionals
Be sure to review the COVID plan, which will be implemented in the events prepared by the Fikret Yuksel Foundation. Levels will be announced one weak prior to event date.
Event Rules
For Regional event please read this official Event Rules manual.
Istanbul , Mersin and Izmir Hotel Opportunities
We have negotiated on your behalf with possible hotels in order to obtain reduced accommodation rates. All communication, reservation, payment etc. operations with the specified hotels are the responsibility of the teams themselves.
Transportation
Public transportation lines are very effective in both İzmir and İstanbul. Especially in İstanbul, in the area the event is being held, metro is usually faster than road-vehicles (busses, cars, etc.).
Istanbul Hotels
We recommend finding a hotel near the M2 Yenikapi-Haciosman Metro line. There are few hotels within walking distance of the venue, but the metro is about a 15 minute walk from the venue, and can ease access to the site.
Transportation to
İstanbul&Bosphorus Regionals
The most important feature is the large-capacity hall with the best sound acoustics in Turkey. The capacity of the arena varies from 4,500 to 6,500, depending on the events. Arena is next to UNIQ Shopping Center and offers many eating/drinking/market opportunities. It can be reached with a 15-minute walk from the ITU-Ayazağa M2 (Yenikapı-Hacıosman) Metro station. Many IETT buses pass in front of it. You can click here for public transport details.
Meal Options for
İstanbul&Bosphorus Regionals
There are many markets and restaurants in UNIQ AVM (UNIQ Mall), next to Volkswagen Arena. Please visit https://www.uniqistanbul.com/yemeicme/ for options. In addition, you can use the event area entrance to receive your online food orders.
Catering options in venues
For catering services we suggest using YEMEKSEPETI https://www.yemeksepeti.com/en/ to order food to the Event Location.
Yemeksepeti Instructions: – They have both a phone app, and a website, you can order from either.
First you’ll need to select an area to search for food within – While at the Istanbul Volkswagen Arena you should select “Sarıyer (Huzur Mah. )” as the location.
then click “list restaurants”. Once you’ve chosen a restaurant, and the food you would like to order, click on the basket, Approve the basket,
you’ll have to log in (either create a basic account or log in with Facebook) and it will ask you about delivery instructions.
Use a phone number that preferably can receive calls here in Turkey as the delivery person may need to call you to find you.
For Address city and area you can drag the pin to show the location or;
in the address section write :
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for İstanbul : “Volkswagen Arena – Huzur Mh., Maslak Ayazağa Cd. 4B Maslak/Sarıyer/İstanbul” And for the description:
“Lütfen yemekleri Volkswagen Arena Ana Girişinde – Takım , XXXX’e teslim ediniz.”
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P.S. : Don’t forget to put your Team Number and Name on the text
Then choose your payment type and approve the order.