Hosted by Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
April 26-28, 2013
Ferris State University is located approximately 60 miles north of Grand Rapids and 200 miles northwest of Detroit in the city of Big Rapids. The small town of 10,000 residents lies on the banks of the Muskegon River, which is a favored spot for tubing, canoeing, and kayaking. Ferris is the fastest growing state university in Michigan with more than 14,000 students enrolled in over 180 primarily career-focused degree programs. Ferris' campus sits on 880 acres of gently rolling, landscaped terrain.
Entry/Registration Deadline: March 1, 2012
Design Reports Due: March 25, 2013
Report Update Due: April 26, 2013 – during Static Vehicle Judging
On-site Registration: April 26, 2013
Instructions
Submission of Design Reports and Updates
Please help facilitate a smooth organization process by following these simple guidelines:
• email your submission as a PDF or Word attachment to HPVC@ASME.ORG
• the subject of your email and the name of your attached file should include:
• your school
• words "East" or "West", depending on which event you are attending, and
• description of the document, such as "Design Report" or "Report Update"
• for example: Big Tech College East Design Report…..
Team Rosters and Team Leaders
Please take a moment to provide us with your Team Roster. When you are somewhat certain of your team's attendance, please send us your roster. Please specify who the Team Leader is (you may have more than one).
If We Need to Call You
We would like to be able to contact you if need-be, so please include at least two phone contacts if possible.
Travel
Participants are responsible for arranging and funding their own travel and lodging. Please be sure to arrange for your trips in advance - the event begins ON TIME.
Airport:
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) - 68 miles from Ferris State University
For further information regarding Ferris State University and/or Big Rapids, MI, feel free to contact Ferris' HPVC advisor Associate Professor Brian Brady at bradyb@ferris.edu. You may also contact the Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce at info@mecostacounty.com or visit their website (www.mecostacounty.com).
Location and Directions
Ferris State University
901 S. State St.
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Campus Map (PDF)
Directions: US-131 North (or South) to Exit 139 (Perry Road)
- On-site registration and Design Event: Turn west onto Perry Road (15 Mile Rd.) and travel about 0.5-miles to Trinity Fellowship Church
- Signs will direct teams to parking and registration
Accommodations:
Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center
1105 Perry St.
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-796-4400
The Holiday Inn is holding a block of 30 rooms at a rate of $99 per night for competing teams. |
Country Inn and Suites
13544 Walden Way
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-527-9000
The Country Inn and Suites is holding a block of 15 rooms at $72.00 per night for competing teams. The booking cutoff date is March 25th, or when sold out.
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Quality Inn and Suites
1705 S. State St.
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-592-5150
The Quality Inn and Suites is holding a block of 38 rooms at $59.00 per night for competing teams. The booking cutoff date is April 8th, or when sold out.
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Super 8 Motel
845 Water Tower Rd.
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-796-1588
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County campgrounds will be open during the weekend of HPVC East. Some include cabins as a lodging option
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Paris Park
22090 Northland Dr.
Paris, MI
231-796-3420
parispark@mecostacountyparks.com
Located approximately 6 miles north of Big Rapids. $16 per night. Cabins (3) are $37 per night.
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Brower Park
23056 Polk Rd.
Stanwood, MI
231-823-2561
browerpark@mecostacountyparks.com
Located approximately 12 miles south of Big Rapids. $22 per night. Cabins (10) are $40 per night.
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School Section Lake Veteran's Park
9003 90th Ave.
Mecosta, MI 49332
231-972-7450
schoolsection@mecostacountyparks.com
Located approximately 19 miles southeast of Big Rapids. $20 per night. Cabins (5) are $40 per night.
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