=  World Championships
Almost everything in the [wiki:PreparingForDistrictLevelCompetitions District Level Preparation Guide] also applies for the Championship, except where noted.

== Before Championships

=== Crate Packing
Teams are required to ship their robot (and optionally batteries) via a crate according to the specifications provided.

If the team makes it to worlds, FIRST will send a packet with all the necessary information.

==== Basic Shipping Elements
* crate
* battery box(es)
  * if shipping in crate: battery label on box
* bumper holders
* spray painted '2537' on multiple sides of the box

* robot
* optionally:
  * batteries
  * bumpers

==== Crate Design: Suggestions from Previous Crates
* use liquid nail for '''permanent''' screws (don't use it for removable sides)
* making a design in CAD can help and is very fast (mostly rectangle extrusions of standard sizes)
* consider how to load/unload robot:
  * how many and which sides to make easily removable
  * hinges, etc.?
* locking mechanisms for robot and other components
* if non-standard or unusual heads are used, make sure the bits are available/accessible

=== Travel and Lodging

Information about travel over medium and long distances can be found at the [wiki:Playbook/Events/Travel Event Travel] page.