Code Quest - Stratford, CT

Stratford, Connecticut

The Stratford, CT Lockheed Martin Code Quest® will be held in person.
6900 Main St
Stratford, CT 06615

Stratford Visitor Guide

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Security Requirements:

Only registered students and coaches will be admitted. No parents, siblings, or

spectators.

  • Alternates will only be admitted if they are replacing a primary team member, were pre-registered, and submitted a signed photo release.

  • Students and coaches can be U.S. and non-U.S. citizens that are US Permanent Resident or Green Card holders. Non-US persons are not allowed in the facility.

  • Students and coaches must bring one of the following documents to the event for proof of citizenship / permanent residency:

    • US Passport (or Passport Card)

    • Birth Certificate (original or certified copy, i.e., with raised seal; hospital issued birth certificates are not accepted.) This must be accompanied by a government issued photo I.D. for anyone over 18. School IDs with photos are acceptable for students under 18.

    • US Permanent Resident Card (aka “Green Card”)

    • Global Entry card

    • NEXUS card

    • US Certificate of Birth Abroad (Form FS-545). This must be accompanied by a government issued photo I.D. for anyone over 18. School IDs with photos are acceptable for students under 18.

  • US Certification of Naturalization (Form N-550, N- 570, or N-578). This must be accompanied by a government issued photo I.D. for anyone over 18. School IDs with photos are acceptable for students under 18.

  • All persons, vehicles and property are subject to search.

  • Smoking is not allowed on all Lockheed Martin leased, owned, or operated facility.

  • No open toed shoes are permitted.

  • UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES are ANY cell phones, smart watches, e-readers, broad-band network cards, recording or photography devices allowed inside the facility. Please leave ALL phones in your cars. Since cell phones will not be allowed in any building, we will provide a number where family and friends can reach you in case of emergency. If you are observed in possession of any of these devices, your team is subject to immediate disqualification.

  • Backpacks are discouraged. If brought, they will be stored until the competition is complete. Please leave valuables at home or in car prior to entering the facility.

  • Lockheed Martin prohibits personally-owned safety devices, illegal drugs or substances, and weapons.

Eligibility

Teams

  • Lockheed Martin Code Quest is open to students in public, charter, or private, high schools, or of equivalent age/grade (for home schooled students).

  •  Each team consists of 2- 3 students plus one coach.

  • Students on the same team must be from the same school. (Exemption for home schools and case by case requests.)

  • In-person and virtual competition options available

    • Up to four teams per school can register for the in-person event.

      • Important: Coaches that are attending in-person cannot attend the virtual competition. There will be activities that coaches will participate in during the competition period and no cell phones are allowed at the in-person events.

  • Waitlist will be available in 2024.

    • Additional teams can be registered, and will be waitlisted. 

    • Waitlisted registration will open on January 8, 2024 if capacity is available at event.

  • A team should be affiliated with and represent the High School under which they are registering.

  • STEM programs are eligible to register a team

    • A STEM program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizing the practical application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 

    • The STEM Program should be a recognized organization/club within the community and high school(s). 

    • STEM programs are eligible to register a team with students from different schools if the students’ school cannot form a team.

Coaches

  • A coach can be a teacher. A parent can be a coach if the teacher is unable to attend. Coaches will serve as chaperones at the event and participate in activities during the competition.

  • Only one coach per team is allowed. A second coach may be allowed if required by the school. If a school has more than one team participating, one coach for multiple teams is acceptable, however, coaches that are associated with on-site teams can't work with the virtual teams

Additional

  • Food allergies cannot be accommodated, teams may bring their own breakfast and lunches.

  • Family members cannot be accommodated.

  • UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES are ANY cell phones, smart watches, e-readers, broad-band network cards or recording devices allowed inside Lockheed Martin facilities. Please leave ALL phones in your cars. Since cell phones will not be allowed in any building, we will provide a number where family and friends can reach you in case of emergency. If you are observed in possession of any of these devices, your team is subject to immediate disqualification.

For a complete list of eligibility requirements see the Official Rules.

For clarifications or questions please contact code-quest.gr-aero@lmco.com.

Code Quest 2024

2024 locations:

Aguadilla, PR 
Ampthill, UK 
Australia/Singapore/New Zealand  (Combined APAC Virtual Event)
Bethesda, MD  
Dallas, TX  
Denver, CO 
Fort Worth, TX  
Hanover, MD  
Havant, UK  
Huntsville, AL 
King of Prussia, PA 
Manassas, VA
Marietta, GA 
Mielec, PL  
Moorestown, NJ 
Orlando, FL 
Owego, NY 
Stratford, CT 
Sunnyvale, CA 
US  (Virtual. Event)

Contact Code Quest:
For additional information,
please email Code Quest at
code-quest.gr-aero@lmco.com