Code of Conduct

The REC Foundation considers the positive, respectful, and ethical conduct of teams to be an essential component of the competition. Participants are expected to behave in a respectful and professional manner, and to operate as student-centered teams with limited adult assistance. This includes all students, teachers, coaches, mentors, parents, and spectators associated with a team.

For more details, please refer to the REC Foundation Code of Conduct and Student-Centered Policy. If you have concerns about compliance with the Code of Conduct, please speak to the Event Partner during the event.

Agenda

Please return here for updates up to the day of the event.  The schedule may change based on the total number of teams registered on the day of the event.

7:00 am – Doors Open  

7:00 am – 8:30 am – Check-in, Inspections, Practice Fields Open

9:00 am – 9:30 am – Drivers Meeting, Match Schedule distribution 

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Skills Field Open – Max of 3 attempts per type. Skills Fields close after the last qualification match.  If the last qualification match is complete before 4:00 pm, the Skills Fields will close right after the last qualification match, which may be before 4:00 pm. 

10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Qualification Matches

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Lunch Break (skills fields closed)

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Qualification Matches.  Skills Fields close after the last qualification match.  If the last qualification match is complete before 4:00 pm, the Skills Fields will close right after the last qualification match, which may be before 4:00 pm.

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Finals & Awards

5:00 pm – Event clean up

Sich freiwillig melden

We are always in search of volunteers, who are the gears that keep robotics events turning and are the driving force behind giving students in robotics the most positive experience. Please contact the Event Partner if you would like to volunteer.

We have a few open positions related to queuing, pit monitor, and practice field monitor.  Please complete this sign-up form if you would like to volunteer.

Richtlinie für not-/schlechtwettersituationen

We will update any cancellations on the RobotEvents page and an email will be sent to each team's primary and secondary point of contact. Teams should note that the weather in the Northern Virginia area may differ from other parts of Virginia and should plan accordingly.  In the event of bad weather, we will attempt to modify the event to fit within this weekend.  In the event of a complete cancellation, details will be emailed to teams on how to proceed.

Refund and Payment Policies

If the Event Partner cancels/postpones the event: 

• A partial refund will be issued to teams that cannot attend the alternate date.

If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: 

• A team that cancels or no shows will not be eligible for a refund.

Teams that do not pay by the due date and time will not be allowed to participate.

Health and Safety Policies

Please visit the CDC website for the latest information.  If the protocol for this event changes, all teams will be notified.

Date: 16-Mar-2025

Reiseinformationen

Teams are responsible for their own transportation and lodging costs. 

Webcast

Please join us for an action packed day!  https://youtube.com/live/G47tshGB0fI?feature=share

Judging Format

All In-Person Judging - The Team Interviews and Engineering Notebooks will be judged in-person the day of the event. Teams should bring a physical copy of their notebook to submit during Inspection.